Semester Requirements
Michael Yacci, Associate Dean and Computing Exploration Coordinator
(585) 475-5416, mayici@rit.edu
The computing exploration option provides students with the opportunity to explore six of the college’s undergraduate computing majors—computer science, computing security, information technology, medical informatics, networking and systems administration, and software engineering. Students complete courses in computer science, information security, and Web development. They also may take additional courses in the other two computing majors (game design and development, new media interactive development) as they decide on which program bests fits their career goals and aspirations.
Students may stay in the exploration option for up to two semesters (one academic year). Each student has an assigned academic adviser who provides guidance on course selection, minors, and career options. All courses taken in the exploration option will be accepted by the six computing majors; all credits earned are applicable to a student’s chosen major and maintain the student’s track toward graduation.
Computing exploration, undeclared option (semesters)
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year |
||
| MATH-181, 182 | Project-Based Calculus I, II | 8 |
| CSCI-141, 142 | Computer Science I, II | 8 |
| CSES-101 | Fundamentals of Information Security | 3 |
| ISTE-140 | Web I | 3 |
| CINT-101 | Computing Exploration Seminar | 1 |
| MATH-190 | Discrete Math for Computing | 3 |
| ENGL-150 | First-Year Writing | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| SWEN-250 | Personal Software Engineering | |
| NSSA-101 | Networking Fundamentals | |
| MEDI-130 | Computers in Medicine | |
| Wellness Education† | 0 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 32 | |
* Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.
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Program overview
The computing exploration option is designed for students who are interested in computing but are unsure whether computer science or software engineering is the correct choice for them. Students in the exploration option spend their first and part of their second year exploring computer science and software engineering before selecting a major.
The computing exploration option has been carefully designed so that students will stay on track for graduation regardless of whether they select the computer science or software engineering major. Each student is assigned an adviser who will meet regularly to discuss course selection, provide guidance, and discuss career options.
Curriculum
Computing exploration, undeclared option (quarters)
| Course | Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year |
||
| 4020-101 | Introduction to Computing and Informatics | 1 |
| 4003-241 | Problem-Based Introduction to Computer Science | 4 |
| 1016-281 | Project-Based Calculus | 4 |
| Liberal Arts* | 12 | |
| 1720-050, 052 | First-Year Enrichment I, II | 2 |
| 4003-242 | Data Structures for Problem Solving | 4 |
| 1016-282 | Project-Based Calculus II | 4 |
| 1016-265 | Discrete Mathematics I | 4 |
| 4003-243 | OOP Using Java | 4 |
| 1016-283 | Project-Based Calculus III | 4 |
| 1016-366 | Discrete Mathematics II | 4 |
| 4010-590 | Personal Software Engineering | 4 |
| Wellness Education† | 0 | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 51 | |
* Please see Liberal Arts General Education Requirements for more information.
† Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.