Computer Science and Engineering BS

Overview

The Computer Science and Engineering curriculum at UCLA provides students with the education and training necessary to design, implement, test, and utilize the hardware and software of digital computers and digital systems. The curriculum has components spanning both the Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering departments. The curriculum covers all aspects of computer systems from electronic design through logic design, MSI, LSI, and VLSI concepts; device utilization, machine language design, implementation and programming, operating system concepts, systems programming, networking fundamentals, and higher-level language skills; and their application. Students are prepared for employment in a wide spectrum of high-technology industries. The computer science and engineering program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission and the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Capstone Major

The Computer Science and Engineering major is a designated capstone major. Computer Science and Engineering students complete a major product design course. Graduates are expected to apply the basic mathematical and scientific concepts that underlie modern computer science and engineering; design a software or digital hardware system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints; function productively with others as part of a team; identify, formulate, and solve computer software- and hardware-related engineering problems; and demonstrate effective communication skills.

Learning Outcomes

Application of basic mathematical and scientific concepts that underlie the modern field

Design of a software or digital hardware system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints

Function productively with others on a team, including those with different specialties within the field

Identification, formulation, and solution of computer software- and hardware-related engineering problems

Effective communication

Major Requirements

Preparation for the Major

Complete 18 courses as follows:

Computer Science M51A or Electrical and Computer Engineering M16

Physics 4AL or 4BL

The Major

Complete 19 courses as follows: 10 required courses, one probability course, one capstone design course, one electrical and computer engineering elective, three computer science electives, and three courses (12 units) of technical breath.

Computer Science M151B or Electrical and Computer Engineering M116C

Computer Science M152A or Electrical and Computer Engineering M116L

Probability

Capstone Design

Electrical and Computer Engineering Elective

Computer Science Elective

Technical Breadth

Policies

The Major Policies

List of technical breadth courses available in the Office of Academic and Student Affairs.

For information on UC, school, and general education requirements, see the Samueli school section in College and Schools.

Credit is not allowed for both Computer Science 170A and Electrical and Computer Engineering 133A unless at least one of them is applied as part of the technical breadth area. Electrical and Computer Engineering 110, 131A, and CM182 may not satisfy elective credit. A petition may be submitted to consider four units of Computer Science 194 or 199 for an elective. Credit is not guaranteed and subject to vice chair review.

A multiple-listed (M) course offered in another department may be used instead of the same computer science course (e.g., Electrical and Computer Engineering M116C may be taken instead of Computer Science M151B). Credit is applied automatically.