Computer Science Degree Requirements

Complete these Computer Science degree requirements.

Required 124 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above) including:

I. Essential Studies Requirements (see University ES listing).

II. Computer Science required courses

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
CSCI 160	Computer Science I	4
CSCI 161	Computer Science II ¹	4
CSCI 166	Tools and Techniques of Computing Practice	3
CSCI 242	Algorithms and Data Structures ¹	3
CSCI 265	Introduction to Programming Languages ¹	3
CSCI 280	Object Oriented Programming	3
CSCI 289	Social Implications of Computer Technology	3
CSCI 327	Data Communications	3
CSCI 330	Systems Programming ¹	3
CSCI 363	User Interface Design	3
CSCI 364	Concurrent and Distributed Programming	3
CSCI 365	Organization of Programming Languages ¹	3
CSCI 370	Computer Architecture ²	4
CSCI 435	Formal Languages and Automata ²	3
CSCI 451	Operating Systems I ²	3
CSCI 455	Database Management Systems	3
CSCI 463	Software Engineering	3
CSCI 492	Senior Project I ²	3
CSCI 493	Senior Project II ²	3
Total Credits		60

III. Program Required Electives

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
CSCI electives³		12
Total Credits		12

IV. College of Engineering and Mines Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
EE 201 & 201L	and	4
Total Credits		4

V. Requirements outside of the College of Engineering and Mines

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
MATH 165	Calculus I	4
MATH 166	Calculus II	4
MATH 207	Introduction to Linear Algebra	2
MATH 208	Discrete Mathematics	3
2 Approved laboratory science courses⁴		8
Approved probability/statistics elective⁴		3
Total Credits		24

¹: Grade of 'C' or higher required
²: Must be taken at UND
³: A combined total of 6 credits from EECS 397 Cooperative Education or CSCI 399 Topics in Computer Science or CSCI 494 Special Projects in Computer Science may be applied toward these electives. The remaining electives must be UND Computer Science lecture courses numbered 300 or above.
⁴: Lists of currently recommended courses for the laboratory science courses and probability/statistics elective are available from the SEECS; other courses may be accepted with approval from your advisor or the SEECS undergraduate program director.

Licensure Requirements

UND Engineering programs are designed to help prepare students for various careers in engineering and may serve as an important step in the pathway for licensure. Students enrolled in, and planning on graduating from, one of the College of Engineering & Mines’ ABET-accredited majors are invited to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, a multiple-choice, knowledge-based exam administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).

The FE Exam covers subject matter taught in a typical baccalaureate engineering program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. Students may choose from computer-based exams in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and other disciplines. Professional licensing in every U.S. state and territory requires, as the first step, that a student successfully pass the FE exam.

After passing the FE exam, in order to receive licensure in the field students must obtain at least four years of experience deemed acceptable to their licensing board and successfully pass a Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam. The PE exams go beyond testing academic knowledge and require knowledge gained in engineering practice. If you are planning to seek professional licensure or certification in an engineering-related field, it is strongly recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing entity in the state in which you are located or plan to locate to in order to seek information and guidance regarding additional licensure or certification requirements.

General Education Courses

Essential Studies (ES) is UND’s program in general education. Along with your required major courses, it helps form the core of your UND undergraduate education. Your ES courses focus on essential skills employers require including communication, critical thinking and problem solving.