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The BS Computer Science curriculum of UPVTC College was last revised in 2008. So much have changed since then. To keep abreast with recent developments in the field of Computer Science, its allied fields, as well in the Basic Education sector, we proposed several changes in the structure and content of the curriculum of the BS Computer Science program of UPVTC. Specifically, the changes in the curriculum that we are proposing are influenced by: The full implementation of the new GE Framework of the University of the Philippine Visayas; The implementation of K to 12 in the Basic Education sector; The latest curricular recommendations for Computer Science programs as stated in the 2013 ACM/IEEE Guidelines on Computer Science curricula and CHED’s CMO 25 s. 2015 on Guidelines for Computer Science/Information Technology curricula; and, The need to ensure the alignment of the degree program to the University’s mandate on teaching, research, and public service.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Curriculum

(as of May, 2018)

 
FIRST YEAR
First Semester Second Semester
Course Number Course Title Units Prerequisite/
Co-requisite		 Course Number Course Title Units Prerequisite/
Co-requisite
GE Core 1 3 GE Core 4 3
GE Core 2 3 GE Core 5 3
GE Core 3 3 GE Core 6 3
CMSC 10 Introduction to Computer Science 1 Coreq: Math 18 CMSC 56 Discrete Mathematical Structures in Computer Science 1 3 Math 18
CMSC 11
CMSC 11 Fundamentals of Programming 1 3 CMSC 12 Fundamentals of Programming 2 3 CMSC 11
Math 18 Precalculus Mathematics 5 Math 53 Calculus I 4 Math 18
PE 1 Foundation of Physical Fitness (2) PE (2)
NSTP (3) NSTP (3)
Total 18 Total 19
SECOND YEAR
First Semester Second Semester
Course Number Course Title Units Prerequisite/
Co-requisite		 Course Number Course Title Units Prerequisite/
Co-requisite
GE Core 7 3 GE Elective 2 3
GE Elective   1 3 Physics 71 Elementary Physics I 4 Math 18
Coreq:Math 53
CMSC 122 Data Structures and Algorithms 1 3 CMSC 12 Physics 71.1 Elementary Physics I Laboratory 1 Coreq: Physics 71
CMSC 57 Discrete Mathematical Structures in Computer Science 2 3 CMSC 56 CMSC 123 Data Structures and Algorithms 2 3 CMSC 122
CMSC 13 Survey of Programming Paradigms 3 CMSC 12 CMSC 124 Automata and Language Theory 3 CMSC 57
Math 54 Calculus II 4 Math 53 CMSC 130 Logic Design and Digital Computer Circuits 3 CMSC 11
PE (2) Math 55 Calculus III 4 Math 54
PE (2)
Total 19 Total 21
THIRD YEAR
First Semester Second Semester
Course Number Course Title Units Prerequisite/
Co-requisite		 Course Number Course Title Units Prerequisite/
Co-requisite
GE Elective 3 3 GE Elective 4 3
Stat 105 Introduction to Statistical Analysis 3 Math 18 CMSC 128 Introduction to Software Engineering 3 CMSC 122
CMSC 127 File Processing and Database Systems 3 CMSC 122 CMSC 132 Computer Architecture 3 CMSC 131
CMSC 121 Internet Technologies 3 CMSC 13 CMSC 125 Operating Systems 3 CMSC 122 CMSC 131
CMSC 131 Introduction to Computer Organization and Machine-level Programming 3 CMSC 12 CMSC 189 Technical Writing for Computer Science 3 Junior Standing
CMSC 141 Design and Implementation of Programming Languages 3 CMSC 122 Qualified Elective 3
Total 18 Total 18
MIDYEAR
Course Number Course Title Units Prerequisite
CMSC 195 Practicum 3 COI
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester Second Semester
Course Number Course Title Units Prerequisite/
Co-requisite		 Course Number Course Title Units Prerequisite/
Co-requisite
GE Elective 5 3 CMSC 192 Computing, Ethics, and Society 3 Junior Standing
CMSC 196 Undergraduate Seminar 1 Senior Standing CMSC 199.2 Research in Computer Science II 3 CMSC 199.1
CMSC 199.1 Research in Computer Science I 3 Senior Standing PI 100 The Life and Works of Jose Rizal 3
CMSC 135 Data Communication and Networking 3 CMSC 125 Qualified Elective 3
Qualified Elective 3 Qualified Elective 3
Qualified Elective 3
Total 16 Total 15
Total Number of Units: 147

The BS (Biology) program, revised twelve years ago, was first implemented in the first semester of SY 2005-2006 and is in effect up to the present. However, with many changes in the current educational system (i. e. K+12) and rapid growth of knowledge in Biology, the Division of Biological Sciences is proposing to revise the existing BS (Biology) curriculum to update and revitalize the program and make it more relevant to the changing times. The proposed revision introduces two important changes: first is a change in nomenclature of the program and second, a change in structure and content.

The Division is proposing a change in the name of the program from Bachelor of Science (Biology) to Bachelor of Science in Biology. The change highlights the discipline and at the same time adheres to the standard method of identifying the field of specialization in an academic program. This also makes the new name of the program consistent with the nomenclature of other Bachelor of Science programs of UP Visayas