CSB Sample Course Sequence

Below are several sample course sequences that fulfill the CSB degree requirements.  They are only samples and nothing here is intended to suggest any implicit requirements.  It should be clear in particular that electives can easily be rearranged.  All sample sequences assume a non-Physics science sequence; the first Physics course in the Physics sequence is 5 credits (4-credit course plus 1-credit lab).

None of these samples assume any AP credit.  Generally, students with AP move courses in the sequence earlier to leave room for more electives in the junior and/or senior years.

Samples A and B are shown in two versions: Samples A1 and B1 assume MATH 021 in the fall of the freshman year.  Samples A2 and B2 assume MATH 021 is replaced by the sequence of MATH 075 in the fall and MATH 076 in the spring with MATH 022 deferred until the sophomore year.

Students contemplating the Lehigh in Prague Program during the summer following their sophomore year should complete ACCT 151 and 152, CSB 311, and CSE 241 (or 341) by the end of sophomore year. (See Sample B1 and B2). It is necessary to request an override to be allowed to take ACCT 152 concurrent with CSB 311.

For an overview of the Lehigh in Prague Program, open this pdf.

For an overview provided by the Study Abroad Department, click here.

Students not planning to go to Prague, or who plan to go in the summer following their junior year should take CSB 311 in the spring of junior year.

Students contemplating graduate study in computer science or employment at  major computing software firms (e.g. Microsoft, Google, Oracle, IBM) should consider taking CSE 340 prior to senior year. (See Sample C).

Sample D shows how a student entering CSB as a sophomore from the engineering college could complete the CSB major in 4 years with overloads in senior year.  The overloads can be avoided via AP credit, a summer course, or the Lehigh in Prague program.  It is important that students considering a transfer into CSB contact Prof. James Hall or Prof. Hank Korth prior to course registration.

Sample E shows how a student entering CSB as a sophomore from the College of Business could complete the CSB major in 4 years without overloads (but see note regarding Math). It is important that students considering a transfer into CSB contact Prof. James Hall or Prof. Hank Korth prior to course registration.

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND BUSINESS - SAMPLE A1 (MATH 021)

This is not compatible with participating in the Lehigh in Prague Program during the summer after sophomore year, though it is compatible with participation during the summer after junior year.

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND BUSINESS - SAMPLE A2 (MATH 075/076)

This is not compatible with participating in the Lehigh in Prague Program during the summer after sophomore year, though it is compatible with participation during the summer after junior year.

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND BUSINESS - SAMPLE B1 (MATH 021)

Targeted towards students thinking about spending the summer after sophomore year in the Lehigh in Prague Program.  Students not going to Prague need to fit CSE 252 and 3 professional elective credits into the regular semesters.

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND BUSINESS - SAMPLE B2 (MATH 075/076)

 Targeted towards students thinking about spending the summer after sophomore year in the Lehigh in Prague Program.  Students not going to Prague need to fit CSE 252 and 3 professional elective credits into the regular semesters.

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND BUSINESS - SAMPLE C

Designed for students thinking of graduate study in Computer Science.  This sample is compatible with the Lehigh in Prague Program, but assumes the students chooses not to do it.  This sample includes some specific choices of course options and CSE electives that are not recommended as preparations for graduate study.

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND BUSINESS - SAMPLE D

Designed for students entering CSB after first-year in the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. Ideally, students are highly recommended to take ECO 001 in freshman year.  Students interested in Prague after sophomore year need CSB 311 in spring of sophomore year as an overload, or should wait until after junior year.

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND BUSINESS - SAMPLE E

Designed for students entering CSB after first-year in the College of Business, assuming a typical first-year set of courses. This sample is not compatible with the Lehigh in Prague Program until after junior year.