University General Course Catalog 2017-2018 
    
    Nov 24, 2024  
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Computer Science and Engineering, B.S. in C.S.E.


Description


To fulfill the undergraduate elements of the departmental mission the Educational Objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering Program are that within 2 - 5 years of graduation our graduates will:

  • be employed as computer science and engineering professionals beyond entry level positions or be making satisfactory progress in graduate programs;
  • have peer-recognized expertise together with ability to articulate that expertise as computer science and engineering professionals;
  • demonstrate strong analytic, design, and implementation skills required to formulate and solve computer science or computer engineering problems in a professional or research environment;
  • demonstrate that they can function, communicate, collaborate and continue to learn effectively as ethically and socially responsible computer science and engineering professionals. Computer Science and Engineering is the science and engineering of solving problems with computers. It is a young discipline positioned at the crossroads of many fields in mathematics, science and engineering and binds theory, abstraction, and design of computing devices, programs, and systems that solve a variety of problems in just about all areas of human endeavor. Computer science and engineering encompasses the methodology, tools and techniques, and theory of how information is derived, stored, manipulated, and communicated. Because of its importance to our world, computer science and engineering is an extremely exciting field of study that continues to grow at a rapid pace.

Contact Information


Computer Science and Engineering Department 
242 Scrugham Engineering
(775) 784-6974
Website: http://www.cse.unr.edu

All Freshmen, Sophomores and Incoming transfer students: College of Engineering Advisement Center
108 Edmund J. Cain Hall Building
(775) 682-7721
coenadvising@unr.edu  

Juniors and Seniors: Assigned Faculty Advisor http://www.unr.edu/engineering/student-resources/advising

Transfer to Nevada


Use the transfer agreement  and the degree planner (available by clicking Print degree planner icon at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval.

If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement  if available. If neither is available, access established transfer course equivalencies to assist in your planning.

Admission Requirements


Admission requirements and procedures are available at http://www.unr.edu/admissions#requirements. Only students who are eligible to enroll in MATH 181  (as demonstrated through placement tests) may enter specific degree programs within the College of Engineering. Others may enter the undeclared engineering program. Undeclared engineering students must be admissible to a specific major program within four regular semesters (fall and spring). 

Graduation Requirements


Total Units 122
Cumulative GPA 2.0
University GPA 2.0
Major GPA 2.0
Residency Requirement 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
Major Residency Requirement 15 Units of Major Requirements at UNR
Upper-Division Requirement 40 Upper-Division Units
Half Program/4 Year Institution 61

 

I. Silver Core General Education Requirements (27-30 units)


NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy  .”

Students in this major must meet all Silver Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.

A. Silver Core Writing and Prerequisite (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3


B. Silver Core Mathematics and Prerequisite (4 units) - CO2


D. Silver Core Social Sciences (3 units) - CO6


E. Silver Core Fine Art (3 units) - CO7


F. Silver Core Humanities (6 units) - CO5, CO8


Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

II. Additional Silver Core Requirements (3 units maximum)


Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Silver Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV).  Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

A. Science, Technology & Society Course - CO9


B. Diversity & Equity Course - CO10


The following recommended courses can also be used in the General Education Requirement:

C. Global Context Course - CO11


The following courses count in the Major Requirement:

D. Ethics Course - CO12


E. Capstone Integration & Synthesis Course - CO13


F. Application Course - CO14


III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)


IV. Major Requirements (89 units)


A. Communication (3 units)


C. Mathematics (17 units)


D. Technical Electives (21 units)


Select these units from 300 or 400-level courses that are not already required by the major. At least 15 units must be in the Computer Science and Engineering department. Six units can be chosen from courses offered toward a major degree in the College of Engineering or the College of Science, or in other departments with the approval of an adviser.

V. Minor Requirements (0 units)


VI. Electives (3-6 units)


VII. Recommended Schedule


Use the Planner in MyNEVADA to build a custom graduation plan. Review and adjust the plan in each academic advisement session.

A. First Year


B. Second Year


C. Third Year


Fall Semester (15 units)


Spring Semester (15 units)


D. Fourth Year


Fall Semester (15 units)


Spring Semester (12 units)


Note(s):


In addition to the general university requirements of at least a “C” (2.0) average for graduation, engineering students must earn at least a “C” in those courses designated with an asterisk (*) and must also maintain at least a “C” average in the Core Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and major requirements courses.