Bachelor of Computer Science
The Bachelor of Computer Science (abbreviated BCompSc or BCS) is a bachelor's degree for completion of an undergraduate program in computer science.[1][2][3][4][5] In general, computer science degree programs emphasize the mathematical and theoretical foundations of computing.[6]
Typical requirements
    
Because computer science is a wide field, courses required to earn a bachelor of computer science degree vary. A typical list of course requirements includes topics such as:[7]
- Computer programming
 - Programming paradigms
 - Algorithms
 - Data structures
 - Logic & Computation
 - Computer architecture
 
Some schools may place more emphasis on mathematics and require additional courses such as:[8]
- Linear algebra
 - Calculus
 - Probability theory and statistics
 - Combinatorics and discrete mathematics
 - Differential calculus and mathematics
 
Beyond the basic set of computer science courses, students can typically choose additional courses from a variety of different fields, such as:[9]
- Theory of computation
 - Operating systems
 - Numerical computation
 - Compilers, compiler design
 - Real-time computing
 - Distributed systems
 - Computer networking
 - Data communication
 - Computer graphics
 - Artificial intelligence
 - Human-computer interaction
 - Information theory
 - Software testing
 - Information assurance
 
Some schools allow students to specialize in a certain area of computer science.[10][11][12]
Related degrees
    
    
References
    
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