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Program checklist · BAS

Computer Science, BAS

University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA

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Program
Award
BAS
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
11.0701
Total credits (published)
37
Credits (computed from items)
37
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
215062
CourseShelf checklist
CK_215062_5b943e0e
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Computer Science (ASCS) Major Requirements

major core · 0 items

    Engineering

    1 item
    1. CIS 1100
      1

    Or CIS Elective 1

    electives · 21 items
    1. CIS 1200
      1
    2. CIS 1210
      1
    3. CIS 2400
      1
    4. CIS 2620
      1
    5. CIS 3200
      1
    6. CIS Electives 1
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    7. CIS Project Electives
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    8. CIS 3500
      1
    9. CIS 4120/5120
      Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
      Not resolved to a course
    10. CIS 4410/5410
      Embedded Software for Life-Critical Applications
      Not resolved to a course
    11. CIS 4480/5480
      Operating Systems Design and Implementation
      Not resolved to a course
    12. CIS 4500/5500
      Database and Information Systems
      Not resolved to a course
    13. CIS 4521/5521
      Compilers and Interpreters
      Not resolved to a course
    14. CIS 4550/5550
      Internet and Web Systems
      Not resolved to a course
    15. CIS 4600/5600
      Interactive Computer Graphics
      Not resolved to a course
    16. CIS 4710/5710
      Computer Organization and Design
      Not resolved to a course
    17. CIS 5050
    18. CIS 5530
    19. NETS 2120
    20. SEAS Engineering (EUNG)
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    21. CIS 4980
      1

    Math and Natural Science

    9 items
    1. MATH 1400
      1
    2. MATH 1410
      Calculus, Part II
      or: MATH 1610 Calculus for the Mathematical Sciences
      1
    3. CIS 1600
      1
    4. Select two of the following Natural Sciences:
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    5. PHYS 0140
      Principles
      As published: “Principles of Physics I (without laboratory)”
      1
    6. PHYS 0141
      1
    7. EAS 0091
      Chemistry Advanced Placement/
      As published: “Chemistry Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate Credit (Engineering Students Only)”
      or: CHEM 1012 General Chemistry I
      or: CHEM 1151 Honors Chemistry I
    8. BIOL 1101
      Introduction
      As published: “Introduction to Biology A”
      or: BIOL 1121 Introduction to Biology - The Molecular Biology of Life
      1.5
    9. SEAS Math (EUMA) or SEAS Natural Science (EUNS)
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Attribute EUMA

    0 items

      Attribute EUNS

      0 items

        Technical Electives

        electives · 1 item
        1. Select 8 course units, with departmental approval 2,3
          Not resolved to a course
          8

        General Electives 4

        electives · 1 item
        1. Select 4 Social Science or Humanities courses
          Not resolved to a course
          4

        Social Science (EUSS)

        0 items

          Humanities (EUHS)

          1 item
          1. Select 2 Social Science or Humanities or Technology in Business & Society courses
            Not resolved to a course
            2

          Social Science (EUSS)

          0 items

            Humanities (EUHS)

            0 items

              Technology in Business and Society (EUTB)

              1 item
              1. EAS 2030
                Engineering Ethics
                or: CIS 4230 Ethical Algorithm Design
                or: CIS 5230 Ethical Algorithm Design
                or: LAWM 5060 ML: Technology Law
                1

              Free Elective 5

              electives · 1 item
              1. Select 1 course unit of free elective (approval required)
                Not resolved to a course
                1
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