Departments, Schools, Colleges

COMPUTER SCIENCE (C SC)

Contact Information:

Department of Computer Science The University of Arizona Gould-Simpson Building, 901 PO Box 210077 Tucson, AZ 85721-0077

Phone: (520) 621-4632 Fax: (520) 626-5997 Undergrads: rmitch@cs.arizona.edu Grads: rleiva@cs.arizona.edu Web: Department Homepage

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• C SC Course Descriptions

Degrees, Majors, Minors, and Options:

Baccalaureate Degree

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Graduate Degrees -- consult the Graduate Catalog or department office for details.

• Master of Science (M.S.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Major and Degrees

• Computer Science (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.)
• Computer Science M.S. and Business Administration M.B.A. – Dual degree program

Students may declare one of the following, prior to admission to a degree granting program:

• Pre-Computer Science

Undergraduate Minor

• Computer Science Minor
• Computer Science Teaching Minor

Introduction:

The Department of Computer Science is in the College of Science.

Computer science is the body of knowledge dealing with the design, analysis, implementation, efficiency and application of algorithmic processes that transform information.

The Baccalaureate Program:

The baccalaureate program prepares students for careers developing computer applications and computer systems in science and industry, and prepares students for graduate study in computing. The program has three components: the pre-major, supporting science courses, and the major. All students are admitted to The University of Arizona as pre-computer science majors. Formal application for admission to the major is required after completing the pre-major course work. Admission to the major in Computer Science is competitive and based on academic performance prior to application. The department Admissions Committee makes decisions based upon the student's overall UA record, with particular emphasis on the pre-major course work and any other computer science and math course work. To ensure admission, students should meet the following requirements prior to application:

1. minimum of 3.000 cumulative GPA at The University of Arizona
2. grades of A or B in all computer science and math courses
3. demonstrated proficiency in theory
4. demonstrated proficiency in programming

Students should apply for admission to the major as soon as possible after completing the pre-major course work. Applications are due by September 1st for Fall semester and by February 1st for Spring semester.  Applicants who do not meet the formal criteria are considered on a case-by-case basis.  A student may apply to the program more than once.

The department participates in the honors program.