B.Sc. · Undergraduate
Computer Science
- Degree
- B.Sc.
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Credits
- 128
Programme overview
The Computer Science program at TAU provides a strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, software development, operating systems, and theoretical computer science, while also exposing students to modern fields like machine learning, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. Students graduate as versatile problem-solvers ready for careers in both industry and research.
Curriculum
Year 1
6 coursesFoundations of Computing
- 01Introduction to Computer Science
- 02Calculus I & II
- 03Discrete Mathematics I
- 04General Physics for Computing
- 05Academic Writing & Communication
- 06Programming I (Python & C)
Year 2
8 coursesCore Computer Science
- 01Data Structures & Algorithms I
- 02Computer Architecture & Organization
- 03Operating Systems I
- 04Database Systems I (Relational Databases)
- 05Object-Oriented Programming (Java
- 06C++)
- 07Probability & Statistics for Computer Scientists
- 08Discrete Mathematics II
Year 3
6 coursesAdvanced Computing
- 01Data Structures & Algorithms II (Optimization)
- 02Software Engineering I (Design & Development)
- 03Artificial Intelligence (Introductory)
- 04Computer Networks I (Protocols & Security)
- 05Theory of Computation
- 06Human–Computer Interaction I
Year 4
11 coursesSpecialization & Capstone
- 01Cloud Computing & Distributed Systems
- 02Software Engineering II (Agile
- 03DevOps)
- 04Electives: Cybersecurity
- 05Data Science
- 06Mobile Application Development
- 07Capstone Project (e.g
- 08scalable software system
- 09cloud platform
- 10AI-integrated app)
- 11Internship/Industry Placement
Course lists are indicative and may be updated as the programme is accredited and reviewed.
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