Course variations

Course summary

The computer systems option is for students who want to take up computer science as a career and seek an in-depth understanding of computer science as an academic discipline. This option provides excellent preparation for those who plan to work for companies developing systems software or embedded systems. It also provides excellent preparation for those who plan to pursue an MS or PhD in computer science.

Program modules

The following are the modules: Pre-Computer Science: First Year (46): COMM 111. Public Speaking (3)E or COMM 114. Argument and Critical Discourse (3)E; CS 160. Computer Science Orientation (4)E; CS 161, CS 162. Intro to Computer Science I, II (4,4)E; HHS 231. Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)1; HHS 241–HHS 248. Lifetime Fitness: (various activities) (1)1 or any PAC course (1–2); MTH 231. Elements of Discrete Mathematics (4)E; MTH 251. Differential Calculus (4)E; MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)E; WR 121. English Composition (3)1,E; Biological Science Course (4)1; Perspectives Courses (6)1; Liberal Arts Electives (3); Sophomore Year (46): CS 261. Data Structures (4)E; CS 275. Intro to Databases (4)E; ECE 271. Digital Logic Design (3)E; MTH 232. Elements of Discrete Mathematics (4); MTH 254. Vector Calculus I (4)E; MTH 306. Matrix and Power Series Methods (4)E; PH 211. General Physics with Calculus (4)E; PH 221. Recitation for PH 211 (1)E; WR 214. Writing in Business (3) or WR 222. English Composition (3); Difference, Power, and Discrimination Course (3)1; Free Electives (3); Liberal Arts Electives (3); Perspectives Courses (6)1; Professional Computer Science: Junior Year (44): CS 311. Operating Systems I (4); CS 321. Intro to Theory of Computation (3); CS 325. Analysis of Algorithms (4); CS 361. Software Engineering I (4); CS 362. Software Engineering II (4); CS 372. Intro to Computer Networks (4); CS 381. Programming Language Fundamentals (4); ECE 375. Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming (4); PH 212, PH 213. General Physics with Calculus (4,4); PH 222, PH 223. Recitation for PH 212, PH 213 (1,1); WR 327. Technical Writing (3); Senior Year (44): CS 391. Social and Ethical Issues in Computer Science (3); CS 411. Operating Systems II (4); CS 461, CS 462, CS 463. Senior Software Engineering Project (2,2,2); CS 472. Computer Architecture (4); CS 480. Translators (4); MTH 351. Intro to Numerical Analysis (3); ST 314. Intro to Statistics for Engineers (3); Approved Computer Science Electives (8); Contemporary Global Issues Course (3)1; Liberal Arts Electives (6).

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants must have an excellent academic record (a minimum 3. 0 on a 4.0 scale or "B" grade average or equivalent) from an accredited or recognized institution to be admitted to Oregon State University. International students must have the following GPA scores: Paper score of 550; Internet score of 80 (Minimum score of 16 on each section) and IELTS score of 6.5.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Oregon State University

Department name

College of Engineering, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science