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Here's a comprehensive outline for a typical undergraduate Computer Science (CS) degree
program. This outline covers core courses, electives, and specialization options that are often included in
such programs. Keep in mind that specific courses and their titles might vary across different
institutions.

### Year 1: Foundations

#### Semester 1:

1. **Introduction to Computer Science**

- Basic programming concepts

- Problem-solving techniques

2. **Mathematics for Computer Science**

- Discrete mathematics

- Logic and proofs

3. **Introduction to Programming**

- Programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++)

- Basic algorithms and data structures

4. **Introduction to Digital Logic Design**

- Binary systems

- Logic gates and circuits

5. **Elective**

- Humanities or social sciences

#### Semester 2:

1. **Data Structures and Algorithms**

- Advanced data structures (e.g., trees, graphs)

- Algorithm analysis
2. **Computer Organization and Architecture**

- CPU, memory, and I/O architecture

3. **Object-Oriented Programming**

- OOP principles

- Software design patterns

4. **Calculus I**

- Limits, derivatives, integrals

5. **Elective**

- Communication skills or another humanities course

### Year 2: Core Concepts

#### Semester 3:

1. **Operating Systems**

- OS principles

- Process management and scheduling

2. **Computer Networks**

- Network protocols

- TCP/IP model

3. **Theory of Computation**

- Automata theory

- Formal languages

4. **Linear Algebra**

- Vectors and matrices

- Linear transformations
5. **Elective**

- Business or economics

#### Semester 4:

1. **Database Systems**

- SQL and NoSQL databases

- Database design and normalization

2. **Software Engineering**

- Software development life cycle

- Project management

3. **Artificial Intelligence**

- AI principles and techniques

- Machine learning basics

4. **Probability and Statistics**

- Probability theory

- Statistical inference

5. **Elective**

- Ethics in technology or another social science course

### Year 3: Advanced Topics and Specialization

#### Semester 5:

1. **Web Development**

- Front-end and back-end development

- Web technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript)


2. **Cybersecurity**

- Cryptography

- Network security

3. **Advanced Algorithms**

- Optimization algorithms

- Computational complexity

4. **Elective**

- Choose from department offerings (e.g., Human-Computer Interaction)

5. **Elective**

- Interdisciplinary course or minor subject

#### Semester 6:

1. **Mobile Application Development**

- iOS/Android development

- Mobile UI/UX design

2. **Parallel and Distributed Computing**

- Parallel algorithms

- Distributed systems principles

3. **Elective**

- Choose from department offerings (e.g., Computer Graphics)

4. **Elective**

- Advanced elective (e.g., Data Science)

5. **Elective**

- Business, management, or another interdisciplinary course


### Year 4: Capstone and Electives

#### Semester 7:

1. **Capstone Project I**

- Project proposal and planning

- Initial development phase

2. **Elective**

- Advanced elective (e.g., Quantum Computing)

3. **Elective**

- Choose from department offerings

4. **Elective**

- Choose from department offerings

5. **Elective**

- Choose from department offerings

#### Semester 8:

1. **Capstone Project II**

- Project implementation and presentation

- Final report

2. **Elective**

- Advanced elective (e.g., Natural Language Processing)

3. **Elective**

- Choose from department offerings

4. **Elective**

- Choose from department offerings


5. **Elective**

- Choose from department offerings

### Specialization Options (Electives):

- **Data Science and Big Data**

- Data Mining

- Big Data Technologies

- **Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning**

- Deep Learning

- Reinforcement Learning

- **Human-Computer Interaction**

- User Interface Design

- Usability Testing

- **Robotics**

- Autonomous Systems

- Robotics Programming

- **Cybersecurity**

- Ethical Hacking

- Advanced Network Security

### Notes:

- **Internships and Practical Experience**: Many programs encourage or require internships or co-op
experiences to provide practical, real-world experience.

- **Research Opportunities**: Students interested in research might engage in independent studies or


assist with faculty research projects.
This outline provides a comprehensive structure that can be customized based on specific academic
interests and career goals.

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