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2018-2019 University Catalog 
    
2018-2019 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

TSAP - Computer Science, BS


About the Program

Purdue Computer Science is one of the country’s top-ranked programs. Faculty members are shaping the future of information technology through cutting-edge research. Students can take courses that include such topics as graphics and animation, robotics, web programming, competitive programming, cryptography and security, networks, software engineering, distributed systems, information systems, artificial intelligence, and bioinformatics.

The Purdue University Department of Computer Science has a comprehensive and exciting curriculum for its undergraduate students. The flexible curriculum offers adventurous young women and men an excellent opportunity to be involved in a dynamic discipline that will continue to grow and to contribute significantly to progress in many other disciplines and ultimately to changes in human society that are nothing short of profound. Students learn communication skills, teamwork, and problem-solving skills and acquire the necessary technical skills for positions in computing in nearly any industry.

This curriculum offers adventurous young women and men an excellent opportunity to be involved in a dynamic discipline that will continue to grow and to contribute significantly to progress in many other disciplines and ultimately to changes in human society that are nothing short of profound.

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Degree Requirements


120 Credits Required


 

Program Requirements


Purdue University


14-15 Credits

Spring 3rd Year


16-17 Credits

Fall 4th Year


  • CS track elective *** - Credit Hours: varies
  • CS track elective *** - Credit Hours: varies
  • Lab Science I - Credit Hours: 3.00 - 4.00
  • Elective/Team Building - Credit Hours: 3.00
  • Elective/Minor - Credit Hours: 3.00
15-16 Credits

Spring 4th Year


  • CS track elective *** - Credit Hours: varies
  • CS track elective *** - Credit Hours: varies
  • Lab Science II - Credit Hours: 3.00 - 4.00
  • Elective/Minor - Credit Hours: 3.00
  • Elective/Minor - Credit Hours: 3.00
15-16 Credits

Fall 5th Year


  • CS track elective *** - Credit Hours: varies
  • Technical Writing - Credit Hours: 3.00
  • Great Issues - Credit Hours: 3.00
  • General Education III - Credit Hours: 3.00
  • Elective/Minor - Credit Hours: 3.00
15 Credits

Notes


  • 2.0 Major and Graduation GPA required for Bachelor of Science degree.
  • Italicized indicates how Ivy Tech Course will transfer to Purdue West Lafayette.
  • ** Use to fulfill CS 180 and CS 182.
  • ***All CS core courses and all track requirements, regardless of department, must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. 
  • All prerequisites to CS core courses and track requirements, regardless of department, must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

Disclaimer


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TSAP Disclaimer


The TSAP program is based on a specific two-year TSAP plan. Purdue doesn’t guarantee completion of the bachelor’s degree in four semesters if one chooses to enter a major other than the specific TSAP program at Purdue., Please consult the major department for more information.