Computer Science and Engineering BS

The Computer Science and Engineering curriculum at UCLA provides students with the education and training necessary to design, implement, test, and utilize the hardware and software of digital computers and digital systems. The curriculum has components spanning both the Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering departments. The curriculum covers all aspects of computer systems from electronic design through logic design, MSI, LSI, and VLSI concepts; device utilization, machine language design, implementation and programming, operating system concepts, systems programming, networking fundamentals, and higher-level language skills; and their application. Students are prepared for employment in a wide spectrum of high-technology industries. The computer science and engineering program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission and the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

College:
Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science

Department:
Computer Science

Degree Level:
Undergraduate

Degree:
Bachelor of Science

Preparation for the Major

Complete 18 courses as follows:

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Logic Design

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Physics Laboratory

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The Major

Complete 19 courses as follows: 10 required courses, one probability course, one capstone design course, one electrical and computer engineering elective, three computer science electives, and three courses (12 units) of technical breadth.

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Computer Systems Architecture

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Introductory Digital Design Laboratory

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Probability

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Capstone Design

complete the following course:

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Elective

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Computer Science Elective

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Technical Breadth

Complete 12 units of technical breadth courses from an approved list available in the Office of Academic and Student Affairs. Students who want to deepen their knowledge of electrical engineering are encouraged to select that discipline as their technical breadth area.

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Computer Science and Engineering BS

Preparation for the Major

Logic Design

Physics Laboratory

The Major

Computer Systems Architecture

Introductory Digital Design Laboratory

Probability

Capstone Design

Electrical and Computer Engineering Elective

Computer Science Elective

Technical Breadth

Quarter Planning

Fall 2025

Winter 2026

Spring 2026