2016
Computer Science
Undergraduate Student Handbook
Undergraduate Student Handbook
Cal State L.A.
College of Engineering, Computer Science and Technology
Table of Contents
Undergraduate Student Handbook .......................................................................... 1
Contact Information .................................................................................................. 1
Welcome .................................................................................................................... 3
I.
Advisement ........................................................................................................ 4
Department Undergraduate Advisement ............................................................. 4
College Undergraduate Advisement ................................................................... 5
II.
Objectives and Learning Outcomes ................................................................ 6
Objectives ........................................................................................................... 6
Learning Outcomes ............................................................................................. 6
III.
Useful Web Links .............................................................................................. 7
IV.
General Education Requirements .................................................................... 6
Lower Division General Education Requirements ............................................... 6
Upper Division General Education Requirements ............................................... 7
University Requirements ..................................................................................... 8
V.
Major Curricular Requirements .............................Error! Bookmark not defined.
Core Course requirements and their prerequisites ............................................ 11
Prerequisite Flowchart ...................................................................................... 12
VI.
Semester Conversion ................................................................................... 113
CS Major Requirements conversion table ......................................................... 14
CS course conversion table .............................................................................. 15
VII. Graduation Roadmaps .................................................................................. 116
Plan 1: Freshman Roadmaps (4 Year).............................................................. 17
Plan 3: Freshman Roadmaps (5 Year).............................................................. 16
Plan 3: Roadmap for Transfer Students ............................................................ 18
Plan 2: Roadmaps for Students Requiring Remedial Math and English ........... 18
Plan 4: Individualized Roadmap ........................................................................ 19
VIII. Blended BS+MS Integrated Program ............................................................. 21
IX.
Applying for Graduation ................................................................................. 22
X.
Academic Standards ....................................................................................... 23
Contact Information
Department of Computer Science
Engineering and Technology, Room A-322
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032-8530
Department Chair
Raj Pamula, Professor
ET A-322 — (323) 343-6690 office — rpamula@calstatela.edu
Department Coordinator
Tricia Trejo
ET A-322 — (323) 343-6690 office — (323) 343-6672 fax
ttrejo@cslanet.calstatela.edu
Undergraduate Advisor
Eun-Young (Elaine) Kang, Professor
ET A-316 — (323) 343-4513 -- eykang@calstatela.edu
Graduate Advisor
Behzad Parviz, Professor
ET A-312 — (323) 343-6696 -- bparviz@calstatela.edu
Assessment Coordinator
Chengyu Sun, Associate Professor
ET A-317 — csun@calstatela.edu
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Full-time Faculty and their Research Interests
Russell J. Abbott — rabbott@calstatela.edu
 Artificial intelligence, Web, Java, Complex Systems
Vladimir Akis — vakis@calstatela.edu
 Computer Graphics, Topology, Dynamical Systems
Jiang Guo — jguo@calstatela.edu
 Software Engineering, Networks, Operating Systems
Huiping Guo — hpguo@calstatela.edu
 Computer Networks, Data Security
Eun-Young (Elaine) Kang — eykang@calstatela.edu
 Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, Image processing
Raj Pamula, Professor — rpamula@calstatela.edu
 Parallel Processing, Distributed Computing, Fault Tolerant Computing
Behzad Parviz — bparviz@calstatela.edu
 General Systems Methodology, Information Theory, Software Engineering
Chengyu Sun — csun@calstatela.edu
 Database performance optimization, communication, network applications
Zilong Ye — zye5@calstatela.edu
 Network architecture, Protocol design
Yuqing Zhu — yuqing.zhu@calstatela.edu
 Distributed Computing, Complex Data Mining
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Welcome
Dear Students,
Welcome to the Department of Computer Science! In choosing this course of study, you
have selected an exciting and dynamic career that uses technology to make life better
for everyone — and sometimes make it more fun!
This handbook has the information and tools that you will need to navigate the
requirements that will lead to graduation. I encourage you to read it and keep it handy
for your reference. In addition, please know that the faculty and staff are here to help
you and we encourage you to ask us for help when you need it.
The curriculum is designed to give you a well-rounded education, with flexibility in your
major so that you can focus on areas that most interest you. Becoming a computer
scientist will require a lot of study time and hard work. Beyond learning the theories and
technical skills, you will learn to collaborate with your fellow students, communicate with
diverse audiences, become aware of your environmental and social responsibilities as
they relate to your field, and nurture your innovative and creative spirit.
We sincerely hope you will enjoy your time at Cal State L.A. and that you will also take
advantage of all the wonderful resources available to you as a student.
Sincerely,
Raj Pamula
Dr. Raj Pamula
Department Chair and Professor
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I.
Advisement
All students must receive academic advisement to help them make informed academic
choices. Computer Science majors can thus seek advisement both at the department
and the college level as described below:
Department Undergraduate Advisement
The advisor and student go over the student’s degree progress data available on CSNS
and GET. The advisor documents the visit on CSNS which are then accessible to the
students and the remaining advising staff. Students are advised to formulate the
Individualized Academic Plan (IAP) on GET. IAP maps out all the academic
requirements term by term. The IAPs thus serve as a road map for a timely graduation
and ensuring all the requirements are met. The IAP becomes a dynamic document that
can be updated by the students during any future advisement visits with an academic
advisor. Student advising in the department is facilitated in a number of ways. It can be
categorized into two categories: Open Advisement and Mandatory Advisement.
Open Advisement:
i) Advisor/staff office visitation: Office hours for the Advisor and the Department chair
are posted in the Department Office every quarter. Students meet with the faculty
advisor to evaluate class work to date to, discuss issues (if any) impacting their
present load, resolve any GPA issues, and revising IAPs. Students also seek the
advice of any faculty in evaluating career choices.
ii) Email advisor: Students can seek to get clarifications from the advisor or staff
concerning any particular queries. Email is often used by students who need
immediate clarification.
iii) CSNS Advisement Forum: Various topics exist that help clarify generic questions
posed by the students. These are replied to either by other students or the advisor
and are monitored by the Department staff and advisor.
Mandatory Advisement:
Every student has to discuss academic plans with the advisor at least once a year.
Students individually meet with the advisor to plan upcoming schedule and formulate a
road map to complete all the remaining requirements. The mandatory visits are targeted
at least once a year. Both the adviser and the student refer to “Academic Requirements”
information on GET and the “Program” template on CSNS.
i) Entering first term students: Admitted freshmen and transfer students attend
university-sponsored advising sessions, which are attended by the Department
chair and program advisors. Students are informed of the degree requirements,
course pre-requisites, laboratory access, computer-related student clubs, and
advising process. Students are given information about the program requirements
that are posted on the online university catalog and the Department website.
Students are also given information in the form of a Undergraduate Student
Handbook, which is also posted on the Department website.
ii) Freshmen level in CS1010: CS1010 is required to be taken by every student within
the first terms as entering freshmen or a first year transfer students. CS1010 gives
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a comprehensive overview of higher education. Topics covered include: University
rules and regulations; general education requirements; major requirements;
evaluate transfer units; sample road maps; individualized quarterly planners;
graduation checks. Instructional videos used in the CS1010 class are always
accessible even after completion of the course. Students formulate the IAP on
GET.
iii) Sophomore level in CS2011: CS2011 is a required course usually taken as the first
required course at the sophomore level. Students are then advised to keep pace
with the Math and physics requirements along with CS requirements. Students
IAPs are checked and given clearances to proceed with their roadmap.
iv) Junior level in CS3112: CS3112 is usually taken as the first required course at the
junior level. Students IAPs are checked to see if they are on pace to take the senor
design next year. Students also make any adjustments to the planned electives.
v) Senior level in CS4961. CS4961 is the front end of the senior design sequence.
Students do a graduation check with the advisor to revise IAPs and ensure that
they are on track to graduate by the end of the year.
College Undergraduate Advisement
The College of ECST Student Academic Support Services provides an array of services
to incoming freshman and second year students in all majors. Advisement is mandatory
every quarter for the first two years. These services include: academic advisement
through professional staff and peer advisors, the engagement of freshman in learning
communities and academic excellence workshops.
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Students must make an appointment in advance to guarantee advisement time
with a Staff Advisor or Peer Advisor. To make an appointment:
o Visit the office located in the Engineering and Technology building, A-127 or
o Call the office front desk at 323-343-4574, or
o Visit http://web.calstatela.edu/academic/ecst/student_services/
Students also get assistance with scholarship and internship opportunities.
Students get information regarding career choices from job fairs (conducted by
the college as a part of ECST week activities and a few times each year by the
University Career Center) and guest speakers (conducted by ACM student
chapter and ECST).
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II.
Objectives and Learning Outcomes
Objectives
Program Educational Objectives are broader statements that will describe what
graduates are expected to attain within a few years of graduation.
1. Students who enter the workforce will have established themselves as effective
professionals by having solved real problems through the use of their computer
science knowledge and their communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving
skills.
2. Students who continue in academia will have been successful in pursuing advanced
degrees and in demonstrating their ability to master advanced areas of computer
science.
3. Students will have demonstrated their ability to adapt to a rapidly changing
environment by having learned and applied new skills and new technologies.
Learning Outcomes
Student Learning Outcomes are specific skills that the students will possess on
completion of the degree program. Students will:
1. be able to apply concepts and techniques from computing and mathematics
to both theoretical and practical problems.
2. be able to demonstrate fluency in at least one programming language and
acquaintance with at least three more.
3. have a strong foundation in the design, analysis, and application of many
types of algorithms.
4. have a fundamental understanding of computer systems.
5. have the training to analyze problems and identify and define the computing
requirements appropriate to their solutions.
6. have the training to design, implement, and evaluate large software systems
working both individually and collaboratively.
7. be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
8. have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for lifelong self-development.
9. have the ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on
individuals and society.
10. have a fundamental understanding of social, professional, ethical, legal, and
security issues in computing.
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Useful Web Links
III.
DESCRIPTION
WEB ADDRESS
University home page
http://www.calstatela.edu/
Department of Computer Science home page
http://cs.calstatela.edu/
http://www.calstatela.edu/cs
Golden Eagle Territory (GET) provides basic
online student services.
http://get.calstatela.edu
Computer Science Network Services (CSNS) is
used as a Learning Management System.
http://csns.calstatela.edu
Important student information
http://www.calstatela.edu/student/
University online catalog
http://catalog.calstatela.edu
University Library
http://www.calstatela.edu/library
Student Chapter of the Association for
Computing Machinery
http://acm.calstatela.edu
IV. General Education Requirements
Computer Science majors have a modified General Education program of 30 units as
described below:
General Education Requirements (48 units, of which 18 units are in the major)
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IHE - Introduction to Higher Education for Computer Science Majors – CS1010 (3)
Oral Communication (3)
Written Communication (3)
American Institutions – US History (3)
American Institutions - US Constitution and State/Local Govt. (3)
Biological Sciences OR Interdisciplinary Physical-Biological Science (3)
Arts and Humanities – Select 3 units from Arts (3)
Social Science - Select 3 units from Social Science (3)
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Upper Division requirement –Arts & Humanities (3)
Upper Division requirement - Social Science (3)
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University Requirements
A minimum 2.0 grade average is required in (i) Overall at CSULA (ii) Major
requirements and (iii) Overall at CSULA. In addition, students must check on the course
designations describe below:
Cl
d/re
Wi
WPE
Computer Science students need to fulfill two GE courses with CL designation,
one is IHE (CS1010), and the other is in Upper Division (Block C or D).
Computer Science students need to take at least one diversity course (with d
designation), and one race and ethnicity course (with re designation). They can
fulfill these requirements by taking LD C1 course, Block D course, or UD Block
C and UD Block D courses with such designations.
Computer Science students need to take at least two courses with wi
designation in addition to meeting A2 and A3 requirements. Students will take
CS4961 & CS4962 (major courses with wi), and one writing intensive course in
GE.
Must take and pass the Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE) by registering
for UNIV4000 prior to completing 90 semester units and before registering for
CS4961.
See the choice of General Education courses below:
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Lower Division GE Requirement for Computer Science Majors
Effective: Fall Semester 2016
A
Basic
Subjects
6 Units Total
American
Institutions
6 Units Total
B
Natural Sciences and
Mathematics /
Quantitative Reasoning
3 Units Total (B2 or B3)
C
Arts and
Humanities
3 Units Total
D
Social
Sciences
3 Units Total
A1 ORAL COMM (3 units)
U.S. HISTORY (3 units)
B1 PHYSICAL
C1 ARTS
COMM 1100
AAAS
1500(re)
Met in Major
AAAS
2200(re)
HNRS
CHS
1200(re)
ART
1011, 1012, 1013, 1500,
A2 WRITTEN COMM (3 units)
ENGL 1005B, 1010
HIST
1500(re), 2010(d),
B2 BIOLOGICAL
1520, 1550, 1590,
2020(d), 2050(re)
ANTH
2600
2090(d), 2100
ANTH
1500(d), 1700, 2300
A3 CRITICAL THINKING
PAS
1510(re)
BIOL
1010
1600(re), 2050(re),
BUS
2500(d)
AND COMPOSITION (0 unit)
MICR 1010
U.S. CONSTITUTION
STATE / LOCAL GOV'T ** (3 units)
B3 INTERDISCIPLINARY
2060(re)
CHDV
1400, 1410, 2250(d)
ENGL
2070, 2260, 2800
CHS
1500(re), 2100(re),
POLS
PHYSICAL / BIOLOGICAL*
HNRS
1200
NSS
LBS
2340(re), 2666(d)
MUS
1500, 1510, 1520, 1530, ECON
1500
1560, 1570
ENGL
2100
1100
Met in m ajor
1000
1100, 1200, 1300
CHS
B4 MATHEMATICS /
AAAS
1400(re), 1600(d),
E
Lifelong Understanding
and Self-Development
3 Units Total
CS
1010(IHE)(cl)
1700(d), 2000(d),
2100(re), 2630(re)
2200(d), 2300(re)
COUN
2020(d)
QUANTITATIVE REASONING
PAS
2210(re), 2600(re)
GEOG
1550(d)
Met in Major
PHIL
2400(d)
HIST
1010(d), 1020(d),
TVF
2260, 2666(d)
1600(d),
C2 HUMANITIES
HNRS
1300(cl), 2300
Met in Major
LAS
1020(re), 1400(re),
1500(d), 2550(d)
PAS
1020(re), 1400(re),
1800(re), 2500(re)
POLS
2500
PSY
1500
SOC
2010(d), 2630(re)
TVF
2500(d)
URBA
1800
WGSS 2000(cl)(d), 2030(re)
NOTES FOR GENERAL EDUCATION LOWER DIVISION COURSES
• A minimum C grade in A1, A2, A3, and B4 classes is required. A ‘C-‘ grade is not acceptable.
• AM requirement consists of 2 courses: 1 US History and 1 US Constitution/State & Local Govt. Transfer students that have completed the US Constitution requirement and not the State & Local Government
requirement, may take POL 2000 in place of POL 1000.
• A minimum C grade average in general education is required of all students follow ing the Fall 2016 or later catalog.
• Students must pass the Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE).
• Civic Learning/Community Engagement Requirement (6 semester units). One (cl) course must be completed at the upper division general education level. These courses are designated as (cl) after the course
listing.
• Diversity Requirement (6 semester units). Students must complete one race/ethnicity (re) course and one diversity (d) course or another race/ethnicity (re) course. These courses are designated as (re)and
(d) after the course listing.
• Writing Intensive Requirement (6 semester units). Students must complete tw o w riting intensive (w i) courses, w ith at least one in their major. These courses are designated as (w i) after the course listing.
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V.
Major Curricular Requirements
The Computer Science core curriculum provides students with basic knowledge,
training, discipline, and skills, as defined by the Computer Science Program Student
Learning Outcomes. Through its lower division required courses, the curriculum
provides students with the basic mathematical and science framework. Through its
upper division required courses, the curriculum builds upon the fundamental principles
of computer science for more advanced study. Through its upper division technical
electives, students gain additional breadth and/or depth in computer science by an
appropriate selection of courses.
Requirements for the Major (90 units)
A grade of "C" or better is required for all prerequisite courses in the major.
Lower Division Required Courses (39 units)
CS 1222 Introduction to Relational Databases(3)
CS 2011 Introduction to Programming I (3)
CS 2012 Introduction to Programming II (3)
CS 2013 Programming with Data Structures (3)
CS 2148 Discrete Structures (3)
ENGL 2030 Introduction to Technical Writing (3)
MATH 2110 Calculus I (4)
MATH 2120 Calculus II (4)
MATH 2550 Introduction to Linear Algebra (3)
PHYS 2100 General Physics I (5)
PHYS 2200 General Physics II (5)
Upper Division Required Courses (33 units)
CS 3035 Programming Language Paradigms (3)
CS 3112 Analysis of Algorithms (3)
CS 3186 Introduction to Automata Theory (3)
CS 3220 Web and Internet Programming (3)
CS 3337 Software Engineering (3)
CS 3660 Complex social and economic systems (3)
CS 3801 Societal and Ethical issues in Computing (3)
EE 3445 Computer Organization (3)
CS 4440 Introduction to Operating Systems (3)
CS 4961 Software Design Laboratory I (2)
CS 4962 Software Design Laboratory II (2)
CS 4963 Computer Science Recapitulation (2)
Electives (18 units)
Mathematics Electives (3 units)
Select 3 units of lower division or upper division course(s) in the Mathematics area
with prior approval of the Computer Science undergraduate adviser.
Computer Science Electives (15 units)
Select 15 units of upper division Computer Science (CS3xxx/CS4xxx) courses.
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Prerequisite Flowchart
The prerequisite flowchart for the B.S. in Computer Science curriculum is depicted in
the figure on the next page. The courses are structured with the lower division
requirements shown in Rows 1 – 3. The advanced required CS courses are shown in
Rows 4 – 7. Elective courses should be scheduled between Rows 4 – 7.
As a general rule, students are advised to finish the courses in a particular row before
progressing to the next row.
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VI.
Semester Conversion
This section pertains to students who have begun their academic programs before Fall
2016.
California State University, Los Angeles will be fully converted from a
Quarter system of three quarters per academic year (10 weeks of educational
instruction per term), to a semester system of two semesters per academic year (15
weeks of educational instruction per term) beginning Fall semester 2016.
Students who began their academic programs under the requirements of the quarter
system (i.e., prior to Fall 2016) may choose to complete their requirements with
semester course equivalents or they may switch to the new semester program
requirements in place.
See the program conversion table and the course conversion tables below.
Students must make an appointment with the academic advisor to develop an
Individualized Road Map that maps out their academic requirements for a timely
graduation.
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VII.
Graduation Roadmaps
Graduation roadmaps are suggested academic plans designed to inform students about
the sequence of courses needed to satisfy degree requirements. The roadmaps adhere
strictly to the prerequisites and scheduling patterns of the courses.
Plan 1: Freshman Roadmaps (4 Year completion taking 5 courses/term)
This roadmap is described for students who enter Cal State LA directly from high school
as freshman. It assumes that the freshmen students are ready to take MATH 2100 and
ENGL 1010 and do not need to take any remedial mathematics or English courses.
This ideal roadmap provides a pathway for students to complete their undergraduate
requirements in four years.
SUMMER
FALL
MATH 2100
ENGL 1010
COMM1500
GE B2/B3
CS 1010
YEAR
1
SUMMER
FALL
MATH Elective
MATH 2550
PHYS 2100
CS 2012
GE C1
YEAR
2
SUMMER
FALL
CS 3035
CS 3112
CS 3220
CS 3337
EE 3445
YEAR
3
SUMMER
YEAR
4
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FALL
CS 4961
CS Elective
CS Elective
GE UD C
SPRING
MATH 2200
HIST 2020
POLS 1500
CS 1222
CS 2011
SPRING
GE D1
ENGL 2030
PHYS 2200
CS 2013
CS 2148
SPRING
CS 3186
CS 3660
CS 3801
CS 4440
CS Elective
SPRING
CS 4962
CS 4963
CS Elective
CS Elective
GE UD D
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Plan 2: Freshman Roadmaps (5 Year completion taking 4 courses/term)
SUMMER
FALL
MATH 2100
ENGL 1010
COMM1500
CS 1010
YEAR
1
SUMMER
FALL
MATH Elective
MATH 2550
CS 2011
GE C1
YEAR
2
SUMMER
FALL
CS 2013
CS 2148
GE UD C
PHYS2100
YEAR
3
SUMMER
FALL
CS 3035
CS 3186
CS 4440
CS Elective
YEAR
4
SUMMER
YEAR
5
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FALL
CS 4961
CS Elective
CS Elective
GE UD D
SPRING
MATH 2200
HIST 2020
POLS 1500
CS 1222
SPRING
GE D1
ENGL 2030
CS 2012
GE B2/B3
SPRING
CS 3112
CS 3801
EE 3445
PHYS2200
SPRING
CS 3220
CS 3337
CS 3660
CS Elective
SPRING
CS 4962
CS 4963
CS Elective
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Plan 3: Roadmap for Transfer Students
This roadmap is for students who transfer to Cal State LA directly from another institute
of higher education. The plan assumes that the students have entered Cal State LA with
completion of all lower division GE requirements and all lower division required math,
computer science and physics PHYS courses.
This ideal roadmap provides a pathway for students to complete their remaining upper
division (300/400 level) undergraduate course requirements as laid out in either Plan1
or Plan2 above.
Plan 4: Roadmaps for Students Requiring Remedial Math and English
This roadmap is for freshmen students who need remedial MATH/ENGL. It is described
for students who enter Cal State LA directly from high school as freshman and are
placed into remedial mathematics and/or English courses. It indicates that the students
should be able to complete all the remedial courses in a year along with some of the
other major requirements indicated earlier. Students will then continue on and revise the
roadmap in consultation with the advisor.
SUMMER
YEAR
1
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FALL
MATH xxxx
CS 1090
ENGL xxxx
GE
SPRING
MATH xxxx
CS 1010
ENGL xxxx
GE
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Plan 4: Individualized Roadmap
It is a fact that every student's situation is unique. Therefore, the roadmaps described
above should be used as guides. Note the following two characteristics described in the
roadmap plans above:
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The roadmaps describe the suggested plan of study (by year and semester term)
for students assuming that a student plans for the regular fall, winter and spring
quarters. These roadmaps do not include courses during the summer sessions.
This leaves the option for students to take classes during the summer session to
finish earlier or to reduce the number of units per semester.
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The roadmaps are designed for individuals who are devoting full-time to their
studies and thus taking a full load of 12 to 15 units per semester.
It is essential that every student should see a faculty academic advisor and complete an
Individualized Advisement Plan (IAP).This should be updated if any situation changes
down the road.
The blank roadmap on the next page can be used as a draft to prepare the IAP.
However, IAPs have to be documented on the GET.
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CSULA — COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSE ROADMAP
SUMMER
FALL
SPRING
SUMMER
FALL
SPRING
SUMMER
FALL
SPRING
SUMMER
FALL
SPRING
SUMMER
FALL
SPRING
SUMMER
FALL
SPRING
YEAR
Date:
1
YEAR
2
YEAR
3
YEAR
4
YEAR
Student:
5
YEAR
6
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Blended BS+MS Integrated Program
VIII.
The Blended BS/MS program (http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/ecst/cs/blended.php)
in computer science provides an accelerated route for academically excellent upperdivision students in the BS degree program to complete the MS degree program while
simultaneously completing the BS requirements. The main objectives of the program
are:
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To provide an accelerated route to a graduate degree, with simultaneous
awarding of both bachelor's and master's degrees.
To provide a seamless process whereby a limited number of select students can
progress from undergraduate to graduate status.
Program Features
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Simplified application process
BS and MS coursework can be taken concurrently
Nine common elective units between BS and MS programs.
Access to graduate student facilities
TA appointments (if available)
The scheduling flexibility provided by the program enables students to complete
the BS and MS degrees efficiently.
The eligibility requirements for admission to the Blended BS/MS program are:
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Students must have completed a minimum of 90 quarter units of coursework.
Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 90 quarter units.
Students must have completed all the six required CS 3000-level courses in the
BS degree program with a minimum grade of "B".
Students must have completed the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement
(GWAR)
Eligible and interested students should contact the Academic Advisor for further
information.
To apply, please submit:
1. Your application word doc format. [email to ttrejo@calstatela.edu]
2. Two letters of recommendations in word doc format. [Request two CS faculty
members (at least one should be from a CS Full-Time faculty) to email
recommendation letter to ttrejo@calstatela.edu]
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IX.
Applying for Graduation
Certifying that a student has met all graduation requirements is a simple but functional
process (see http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/registrar/grad_off.php)as described
below:
1. Students initiate this process by filling out an Application for Graduation (degree
check) on a form available at the Cal State L.A. Graduation Office website, and
Enrollment Services in Administration 146. These forms are available five days prior
to the application filing period. (Filing periods are published in the Graduation
information section of the Schedule of Classes.). The application fee is $30. ($20 for
the application and $10 for the Diploma).
2. The application is to be filed two quarters prior to the end of the term of their
graduation. Students are able to access their Academic Requirements Report at any
time thorough their college career. The Academic Requirements Report (an audit
report generated on GET) gives a visually clear picture of the requirements;
completed requirements; transfer credits etc. Students thus have a general idea of
the graduating quarter and discuss the program requirements with the advisor.
3. Students submit their completed application to the Department for processing. The
undergraduate faculty advisor discusses the Academic Progress Report with the
student which indicates clearly all the requirements that have been completed and
flags the remaining requirements. The student and advisor draw up a plan to meet
the remaining requirements in the coming two quarters.
4. The Department staff then forwards the graduation application to the Graduation
Office for an official audit.
5. The Graduation Office of the University Registrar’s Office has the sole authority to
audit and certify that a candidate for graduation has fulfilled her/his approved
program requirements. Graduation check audit results are sent by surface mail to
the students prior to their final anticipated quarter. If a student is enrolled in the
quarter they expect to graduate but does not complete all degree requirements, then
their graduation application will be automatically transferred to the following quarter.
6. Students who do not finish their requirements by the end of the second quarter must
consult with their advisor and restart the graduation application procedure.
7. Degree dates are posted at the end of the quarter in which all requirements are met.
On completion of the degree requirements, the transcripts on GET indicate the
following:
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
Confer Date: (date)
Plan:
Computer Science
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Academic Standards
As a student, you are now joining an academic community. The privilege of membership
has certain obligations. Academic Integrity is very important. Cheating will not be
tolerated. Cheating on any assignment or exam will be taken seriously. Failure to meet
established standards may result in various penalties. In extreme cases this could result
in expulsion from the University.
Please visit the Cal State LA, Judicial Affairs Office website where you will find
examples of what constitutes cheating and plagiarism so that you become familiar with
the guidelines, and consequences of not following them:
http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/stuaffrs/jao/doc/ah.pdf
We hope that behavior standards never become and issue, but it is important that you
prove worthy of the trust we place you in. Honesty is extremely important both for the
operation of the University and for your personal development.
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