CS + Crop Sciences
Computer Science + Crop Sciences, BS
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Computer Science + Crop Sciences
The first degree of its kind, the CS + Crop Sciences major prepares students to pursue careers in agriculture with an emphasis on technology. More than ever, agriculture relies on technologies such as GIS-based data gathering, drone-enabled soil and field analysis, the study of weather and climate, and molecular genetics, which all generate vast amounts of data. Learn about computational modeling and data collection, analysis, and management, to advance agricultural practices.
The CS + Crop Sciences blended bachelor's degree is a partnership between the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science in The Grainger College of Engineering and the Department of Crop Sciences in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. As part of the computing community at Illinois, you will benefit from being part of a top-five-ranked Computer Science program with world-class faculty and research. Learn more about the School's Rankings and Statistics.
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Curriculum Map
The curriculum sequence mapped below is a sample sequence. Students will work with an academic advisor to achieve educational goals specific to their needs and preparation.
- Course prerequisite chain
- Immediate prerequisite
- Credit or concurrent registration required
- Concurrent registration required
- Postrequisite course sequence
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| Fall First Year | Spring First Year | Fall Second Year | Spring Second Year | Fall Third Year | Spring Third Year | Fall Fourth Year | Spring Fourth Year |
Notes
Before reviewing the links, students should find their effective Academic Catalog Year. When clicking any links referenced below that take students to the Academic Catalog Year pages, they should be mindful of which Academic Catalog year is displayed.
- This optional course is highly recommended for freshmen, who may use it to help meet free elective requirements.
- MATH 220 may be substituted. MATH 220 is appropriate for students with no background in calculus.
- RHET 105 and CMN 101 (or an alternative Composition I sequence) should be taken in the first year, according to the student's UIN (Take RHET 105 in the Spring and CMN 101 in the Fall if UIN is Odd). Composition I guidelines can be found in the catalog.
- MATH 225 may be substituted.
- ACE 100 may be substituted.
- CS 340 and two (2) CS technical electives (400 level CS courses) can be use to substiute the CS 233 and CS 341 requirements. The 2 technical electives must be distinct from courses used to satisfy other major requirements and can replace Free Electives.
- MATH 225, MATH 415, or MATH 416 may be substituted.
- STAT 200 or STAT 212 may be substituted.
- General education: Students must complete the Campus General Education requirements including the campus general education language requirement.
- Additional coursework, subject to College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, so that there are at least 126 credit hours earned toward the degree.
- CS 357 may be substituted.
The code used to present this flowsheet is based on original work shared by the University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.