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Computer Science

UC Santa Barbara

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CMPSC 16

4 units

Problem Solving with Computers I

Introductory programming in Python: variables, control flow, functions, and problem decomposition for CS majors.

Self-learnable

CMPSC 24

4 units

Problem Solving with Computers II

Intermediate Python: data structures, file I/O, testing, and software development practices building on CMPSC 16.

Self-learnable

CMPSC 32

4 units

Object-Oriented Design & Implementation

Object-oriented programming in Java: classes, inheritance, polymorphism, and design patterns for scalable software.

CMPSC 40

5 units

Foundations of Computer Science

Discrete mathematics for CS: logic, proofs, sets, relations, combinatorics, and graph theory foundations.

CMPSC 64

4 units

Computer Organization & Logic Design

Digital logic, assembly language, memory hierarchy, and how hardware executes programs at the machine level.

PSTAT 120A

4 units

Probability & Statistics

Probability models, random variables, and statistical inference—prep for ML, algorithms, and data science tracks.

CMPSC 130A

4 units

Data Structures & Algorithms I

Core data structures (lists, trees, heaps, hash tables) and algorithm analysis with Big-O complexity.

CMPSC 130B

4 units

Data Structures & Algorithms II

Advanced algorithms: graph algorithms, dynamic programming, NP-completeness, and algorithm design techniques.

CMPSC 156

4 units

Advanced Applications Programming

Large-scale application development: web frameworks, databases, APIs, and team-based software engineering.

CMPSC 170

4 units

Operating Systems

Processes, threads, memory management, file systems, and concurrency in modern operating system design.

CMPSC 189A

4 units

Senior CS Capstone I

Optional 2-quarter industry capstone elective (Fall): team software project with industry sponsor—not required to graduate.

CapstoneOptional

CMPSC 189B

4 units

Senior CS Capstone II

Optional capstone elective (Winter): complete and present the team project at CS Capstone Day.

CapstoneOptional

ENGR 101

3 units

Ethics in Engineering

Professional ethics, social responsibility, and case studies in engineering and technology decision-making.

CareerSoftware Engineer

Software Engineer

Entry $75K–$120K/yr

Build and ship production systems at startups and big tech—backend, frontend, and full-stack roles.

CareerML Engineer

Machine Learning Engineer

Entry $85K–$140K/yr

Develop models and ML pipelines for recommendation, NLP, computer vision, and data-driven products.

CareerSecurity Engineer

Security Engineer

Entry $82K–$130K/yr

Protect systems through secure coding, penetration testing, and security architecture in industry or research.

CareerGrad School

Graduate School (CS PhD / MS)

Graduate stipend or fellowship — typically $22K–$42K/yr; not full-time W-2 salary.

Research-focused path in algorithms, systems, AI, or theory via MS/PhD programs and faculty-led projects.

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CMPSC 16 -> CMPSC 24 -> CMPSC 32 -> CMPSC 40 -> CMPSC 130A -> CMPSC 130B -> CMPSC 170

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CMPSC 16 unlocks 8 downstream courses.
CMPSC 24 unlocks 7 downstream courses.
CMPSC 32 unlocks 6 downstream courses.

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