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Area of Concentration Requirements

An Area of Concentration in Computer Science at New College includes the following necessary computing core course work:

• Two terms of Introductory Programming in two different languages
• One term of Object-oriented Design
• One term of Software Engineering
• One term of Algorithms
• One term of Databases
• One term of Data Mining
• One term of Networks

In addition to the necessary computing core coursework, students must also complete coursework in mathematics and statistics:

• One term of Dealing with Data or Statistics
• One term of Discrete Mathematics

In addition to the core courses, students must demonstrate deep technical knowledge of the subject by completing four advanced technical electives. Recent examples include:

• Security
• Advanced Algorithms
• Advanced Data Analysis and Machine Learning
• Distributed Systems
• Image Processing
• Optimization
• Game Programming
• Parallel Programming
• Information Theory and Coding
• Cryptography
• Graphics
• Operating Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing

The following courses, while not required, are highly recommended:

• Probability
• Linear Algebra

Students must complete an internship that includes programming.
Students must write a thesis on an approved topic in computer science.

SAMPLE PATHWAYS TO COMPLETE AOC REQUIREMENTS

New College students must satisfy both the requirements of the Liberal Arts Curriculum (LAC), New College’s general education program, and the specific requirements for the Area of Concentration (AOC). With so many opportunities each term, the pathway below is provided as an example of how a student could complete the requirements for graduation. We’ve put some checkpoints in place so that you make the most of your time at New College. Each term you’ll meet with a faculty advisor to discuss courses, tutorials, internships, or other academic experiences. Schedule a meeting with your faculty advisor to discuss which courses satisfy the LAC and which satisfy the AOC. Each student completes a Provisional AOC Plan in the fifth contract to select an AOC, and each student submits a Thesis Prospectus/AOC Form in the sixth contract.

Joint Disciplinary AOC Requirements

To obtain a slash degree in Computer Science students are required to complete the following course work:

• Two terms of Introductory Programming in two different languages
• One term of Object-oriented Design or Software Engineering
• Two intermediate or advanced courses in computer science

A Sample Four-Year Pathway for Computer Science

Year	Fall Term	January / ISP	Spring Term
Year 1	(Optional) Extra Computer Science Course	ISP	LAC Course 4
	Introduction to Programming in Python (LAC #1)		LAC Course 5
	Dealing with Data (LAC #2)		Object-Oriented Programming
	LAC Course 3		(Optional) Recommended Math Course
Year 2	Data Mining or Algorithms	ISP	Databases or Networks
	Object-Oriented Design		Software Engineering
	Discrete Mathematics		Advanced CS Elective I
	General College Elective		General College Elective
Year 3	Data Mining or Algorithms	Computer Science ISP	Databases or Networks
	Advanced CS Elective II		Advanced CS Elective III
	LAC Course 6		LAC Course 7
	General College Elective		General College Elective
Year 4	Thesis Tutorial		Thesis Tutorial
	Advanced CS Elective IV
	LAC Course #8
	General College Elective

Note: Thesis work can be done Spring/Finish Fall, but the most common case is to start in Fall of the fourth Year and finish in the eighth contract.

A Sample Two-Year Pathway for Computer Science

Year	Fall Term	January / ISP	Spring Term
Year 3	Object-Oriented Design	Computer Science ISP	Software Engineering
	Data Mining or Algorithms		Databases or Networks
	Advanced CS Elective I		Advanced CS Elective II
	Dealing with Data I		(Optional) Recommended Math Course
Year 4	Thesis Tutorial	ISP	Thesis tutorial
	Data Mining or Algorithms		Databases or Networks
	Advanced CS Elective III		Advanced CS Elective IV
	Discrete Mathematics		General College Elective