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Computer Science Program

Undergraduate Computer Science Program Mission Statement

To prepare intellectual, professional, and ethical graduates capable of meeting challenges in the field of computer science; and to coordinate with other parts of the university to facilitate the effective use of educational resources, including courses.

Program Outcomes

The computer science curriculum is designed to prepare students to enter the rapidly expanding computer field. It is based upon the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineer Computer Society and the Association for Computing Machinery recommendations for curricula and courses. The four-year undergraduate curriculum in computer science includes a sound preparation in science, mathematics, English, statistics and computing. Students majoring in computer science at Texas A&M will take a 12-hour area of concentration in another department. Electives are available in the areas of: algorithms, languages and computability, software systems, networking, computer systems and architecture, artificial intelligence and cognitive modeling, vision, graphics and robotics and computational science and engineering. Advanced undergraduates may take graduate courses in these areas. Learn more about program outcomes here.

Degree Plans and Instructions

  • CS Degree Plan for (2008-2009) in PDF (Also available in an Excel version) and the list of courses in the upper-level elective tracks.
    Details for fulfilling this Degree Plan are outlined in the instructions for 2008-2009 in pdf format (Catalog 131).
  • CS Degree Plan for (2007-2008) in PDF (Also available in an Excel version) and the list of courses in the upper-level elective tracks.
    Details for fulfilling this Degree Plan are outlined in the instructions for 2007-2008 in pdf format (Catalog 130).
  • CS Degree Plan for new curriculum (2006-2007) in MS Word Format
    Details for fulfilling this Degree Plan are outlined in the instructions for 2006-2007 in pdf format
  • CS Degree Plan for 2006-2007 in MS Word format (Catalog 129)
    Details for fulfilling this Degree Plan are outlined in the instructions for 2006-2007 in pdf format (Catalog 129)
  • CS Degree Plan for 2005-2006 in .pdf format (Catalog 128)
  • CS Degree Plan for 2004-2005 in MS Word format (Catalog 127)
    Details for fulfilling this Degree Plan are outlined in the instructions for 2004-2005 in MS Word format (Catalog 127)
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