Computer Science Division
Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Doolan Hall, 1 LMU Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659
(310) 338-7351
Undergraduate Curriculum
The computer science curriculum consists of classroom and laboratory experiences related to the following topics: algorithms and data structures, theory and design of computer programming systems, operating systems, compilers, computer graphics, distributed systems, interactive multimedia, object technologies, network programming, and organization and design of microprocessor-based computer systems.
Major Requirements
Lower Division Requirements
CMSI 185, 186, 281, 282, 284; ELEC 281; MATH 131, 132, 248
Upper Division Requirements:
CMSI 370, 371, 385, 386, 387, 401, 402, 486, 488; ELEC 385; MATH 360, 366
Electives
Eighteen (18) semester hours designated as electives are to be selected as follows:
- At least six semester hours to be selected from: 300 and 400-Level CMSI courses and/or MATH 321, 331, 357, 471, or 500-level MATH courses
- At least twelve semester hours of science electives, including a two-semester sequence of laboratory science
Freshman Year
| Fall Semester | S.H. | |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | ||
| CMSI 185 | Computer Programming | 3 |
| ENGL 110 | College Writing I | 3 |
| MATH 131 | Calculus I | 4 |
| ____ ___ | Science Elective | 4 |
| ____ ___ | University Core | 3 |
| Spring Semester | S.H. | |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | ||
| CMSI 186 | Programming Laboratory | 3 |
| MATH 132 | Calculus II | 4 |
| ____ ___ | Science Elective | 4 |
| ____ ___ | University Core | 3 |
| ____ ___ | University Core | 3 |
Sophomore Year
| Fall Semester | S.H. | |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | ||
| CMSI 281 | Data Structures/Algorithms I | 3 |
| MATH 248 | Intro to Methods of Proof | 3 |
| ____ ___ | Science Elective | 4 |
| ____ ___ | Free Elective | 3 |
| ____ ___ | University Core | 3 |
| Spring Semester | S.H. | |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | ||
| CMSI 282 | Data Structures/Algorithms II | 3 |
| CMSI 284 | Compuer Systems Organization | 3 |
| ELEC 281 | Logic Design | 3 |
| MATH 366 | Discrete Methods | 3 |
| ____ ___ | University Core | 3 |
Junior Year
| Fall Semester | S.H. | |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | ||
| CMSI 370 | Interaction Design | 3 |
| CMSI 385 | Intro to Theory of Comp | 3 |
| CMSI 386 | Programming Languages | 3 |
| ____ ___ | CMSI/MATH Elective | 3 |
| ____ ___ | University Core | 3 |
| Spring Semester | S.H. | |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | ||
| CMSI 371 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
| CMSI 387 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CMSI 488 | Compiler Contruction | 4 |
| ELEC 385 | Computer Systems Design | 3 |
| ____ ___ | University Core | 3 |
Senior Year
| Fall Semester | S.H. | |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | ||
| CMSI 401 | Software Engineering Lab | 3 |
| CMSI 486 | Intro to Database Systems | 3 |
| MATH 360 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| ____ ___ | University Core | 3 |
| ____ ___ | University Core | 3 |
| Spring Semester | S.H. | |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | ||
| CMSI 402 | Senior Project Lab | 4 |
| ____ ___ | CMSI/MATH Elective | 3 |
| ____ ___ | University Core | 3 |
| ____ ___ | University Core | 3 |