Updated 8.9.2019
The CSE Department enforces all course prerequisites. Please plan accordingly!
*An assigned letter grade of "D" is considered sufficient for meeting a course prerequisite, unless otherwise noted.
*An assigned letter grade of "F" or an incomplete in a course is NOT considered sufficient for meeting a course prerequisite.
***For courses restricted to certain academic levels or majors, all other students will be allowed as space permits. Students may use Enrollment Authorization System (EASy) to request clearance to be able to enroll/waitlist. These requests will only be reviewed if there is space in the course***
Undergraduates will receive priority for undergraduate courses. Graduate student requests to enroll in undergraduate courses will be reviewed at the end of week 1 of the quarter and only after all undergraduate requests have been processed.
CSE Course |
Title |
Prerequisite |
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CSE 3 |
Fluency in Information Technology |
None ***Not restricted to certain majors / academic standings.*** |
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CSE 4GS |
Mathematical Beauty In Rome Lab |
Math 10A or Math 20A. Co-requisite with CSE 6GS Clearance only issued to students approved by the program. |
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CSE 5A |
Introduction to Programming I |
A familiarity with high-school level algebra is expected, but this course assumes no prior programming knowledge. |
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CSE 6GS |
Mathematical Beauty in Rome Lab |
Math 10A or Math 20A. Co-requisite with CSE 4GS. Clearance only issued to students approved by the program. |
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CSE 7 |
Intro to Programming with Matlab |
None *** Will not be offered after Summer 2019*** |
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CSE 8A |
Introduction to Computer |
High school Algebra and familiarity with computing concepts. ***Restricted to undergraduates.*** |
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CSE 8B |
Introduction to Computer Science: Java (II) |
CSE 8A ***Restricted to undergraduates.*** |
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CSE 11 |
Introduction to Computer Science and Object-Oriented Programming: Java |
High school algebra and familiarity with computing concepts and a course in a compiled language. ***Restricted to undergraduates.*** |
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CSE 12 |
Basic Data Structures and Object-Oriented Design |
CSE 8B or CSE 11, co-requisite of CSE 15L ***Restricted to undergraduates.*** |
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CSE 15L |
Software Tools and Techniques Laboratory |
CSE 8B or CSE 11, co-requisite of CSE 12 ***Restricted to undergraduates.*** |
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CSE 20 |
Introduction to Discrete Mathematics |
CSE 8B or CSE 11 with a passing grade of C- or better. CSE 8B or CSE 11 may be taken concurrently with CSE 20. Students should submit a Enrollment Authorization System (EASy) to be cleared to enroll after enrolling in CSE 8B/11. Students who have completed Math 109 may not receive credit for CSE 20. Credit not offered for both Math 15A and CSE 20. Equivalent to Math 15A. Students may take MATH 109 to meet the CSE 20 course prerequisite for CSE courses. EASy request may be required. Students may use MATH 109 towards CSE 20 CSE major/minor requirements, but MATH 109 must be taken for a letter grade and students need to submit a petition requesting to do so. *** Restricted to undergraduates.*** |
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CSE 21 |
Mathematics for Algorithms and Systems |
CSE 20 or Math 15A Students may take MATH 154 or MATH 184A to meet the CSE 21 course prerequisite for CSE courses. EASy request may be required to enroll in those courses. Students may use MATH 154 or MATH 184A towards CSE 21 CSE major/minor requirements, but the course must be taken for a letter grade and students need to submit a petition requesting to do so. ***Restricted to undergraduates.*** |
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CSE 30 |
Computer Organization and Systems Programming |
CSE 12 and CSE 15L *** Restricted to undergraduates.*** |
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CSE 80 |
UNIX Lab |
CSE 8B or CSE 11 ***Not restricted to certain majors / academic standings.*** |
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CSE 86 |
C++ for Java Programmers |
CSE 12 with a passing grade of C- or better. ***Not restricted to certain majors / academic standings.*** |
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CSE 87 |
Freshman Seminars |
None; Priority given to Freshmen. ***Restricted to Freshman academic standing.*** |
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CSE 90 |
Undergraduate Seminar |
Consent of instructor. ***Not restricted to certain majors / academic standings.*** |
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CSE 91 |
Perspective in Computer Science and Engineering |
***Restricted to Computer Science and Engineering majors only.*** |
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CSE 95 |
Tutor Apprenticeship |
For those serving as CSE Tutors for the first time. ***Department approval is required. If you are given a tutor position, you will be cleared to add to CSE 95.*** |
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CSE 99 |
Independent Study in Computer Science and Engineering |
Lower division standing. Completion of 30 units at UCSD with a UCSD GPA of 3.0. Department approval required. ***Consent of the instructor and approval of the department.*** |
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CSE 100 |
Advanced Data Structures |
CSE 12 and CSE 15L and (CSE 21 or MATH 154 or MATH 184A ) and ( CSE 5A or MAE 9 or CSE 30 or ECE 15) ***Restricted to undergraduates.*** |
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CSE 101 |
Design and Analysis of Algorithms |
Effective WI18: CSE 100 or Math 176 *** Restricted to undergraduates.*** |
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CSE 103 |
A Practical Introduction to Probability and Statistics |
Effective Spring 2018: Math 20A and Math 20B and (CSE 21 or MATH 184A or MATH 154) ***Restricted to undergraduates within the CS25, CS26, CS27, and CS28 majors.***
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CSE 105 |
Theory of Computability |
CSE 12, and CSE 15L, and (CSE 20 or Math 15A or MATH 109), and (CSE 21 or Math 184A or Math 100A or Math 103A) ***Restricted to Sophomore, Junior, and Senior standing.*** |
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CSE 106 |
Discrete and Continuous Optimization | (MATH 31AH or MATH 18) and (MATH 31BH or MATH 20C) and (MATH 154 or MATH 184A or DSC 40B or CSE 21) |
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CSE 107 |
Introduction to Modern Cryptography |
Effective Fall 2019: ( MATH184 or CSE 21 or MATH 154 ) and CSE 101 and CSE 105 *MATH 184A is allowed in place of CSE 21 requirement; EASy request will be required *** Restricted to CS25, CS26, CS27, CS28, and EC26 majors. *** |
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CSE 110 |
Software Engineering |
CSE 100 ***Restricted to junior or senior standing within the CS25, CS26, CS27, CS28, and EC26 majors.*** Sophomores who meet the course prerequisites may request course clearance through the Enrollment Authorization System (EASy). |
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CSE 112 |
Advanced Software Engineering |
CSE 110 ***Restricted to CS25, CS26, CS27, and EC26 majors.*** |
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CSE 118 |
Ubiquitous Computing |
Any course from the following: CSE 131, CSE 132B, COGS 102C, COGS 121, COGS 184, COMT 111B, COMT 115, ECE 111, ECE 118, ECE 191, ECE 192 or ICAM 160B All prereq's must be completed with a passing grade of C- or better. Grade of P will not be sufficient for prereq's ***Not restricted to certain majors / academic standings.*** |
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CSE 120 |
Principles of Computer Operating Systems |
CSE 30 and CSE 101 and CSE 110 Restricted to students with SO, JR, or SR standing only. Effective WI20: *** Restricted to CS25, CS26, CS27, and EC26 majors *** |
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CSE 121 |
Operating Systems: Architecture and Implementation |
CSE 120 ***Not restricted to certain majors / academic standings.*** |
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CSE 123 |
Computer Networks |
CSE 30 and CSE 101 and CSE 110 ***Restricted to SO, JR, SR standing within the CS25, CS26, CS27, CS28, and EC26 majors.*** |
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CSE 124 |
Networked Services |
CSE 30, CSE 101, and CSE 110 *** Restricted to CS25, CS26, CS27, CS28, and EC26 majors.*** |
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CSE 125 |
Software System Design and Implementation |
Senior standing with substantial programming experience, and consent of instructor. Department approval required. |
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CSE 127 |
Introduction to Computer Security |
(CSE 21 or MATH 154 or MATH 184A), and (CSE 120 or CSE 123 or CSE 124) ***Restricted to SO, JR, SR standing within the CS25, CS26, CS27, CS28, and EC26 majors.*** |
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CSE 130 |
Programming Languages: Principles and Paradigms |
CSE 12, and (CSE 100 or Math 176), and (CSE 105 or Math 166) ***Not restricted to certain majors / academic standings.*** Effective Winter 2020: (CSE12) and (CSE100 or MATH176) and (CSE105 or MATH166) Restricted to CS25, CS26, CS27, and EC26 majors. |
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CSE 131 |
Compiler Construction |
CSE 100 and CSE 105 and CSE 110 and CSE 130 ***Restricted to undergraduates.*** |
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CSE 132A |
Database System Principles |
CSE 100 ***Restricted to Sophomore, Junior, and Senior standing of CS25, CS26, CS27, CS28, and EC26 majors.*** |
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CSE 132B |
Database System Applications |
CSE 132A ***Restricted to CS25, CS26, CS27, and EC26 majors*** |
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CSE 134B |
Web Client Languages |
CSE 100 or Math 176 ***Restricted to sophomore, junior, or senior standing.*** Effective Winter 2020: CSE 100 ***Restricted to CS25, CS26, CS27, and EC26 majors*** |
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CSE 135 |
Online Database Analytics Applications |
CSE 100 or Math 176 ***Restricted to Sophomore, Junior, and Senior standing of CS25, CS26, CS27, CS28, and EC26 majors.*** |
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CSE 136 |
Enterprise-class Web Applications |
CSE 135 ***Not restricted to certain majors / academic standings.*** |
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CSE 140 |
Components and Design Techniques for Digital Systems |
(CSE 20 or Math 15A or Math 109), and CSE 30; CSE 140L must be taken concurrently. ***Restricted to sophomore, junior, or senior standing.*** Sophomores who meet the course prerequisites may request course clearance through the Enrollment Authorization System (EASy).
Effective Winter 2020: (CSE 20 or MATH 15A or MATH 109) and CSE 30; CSE 140L must be taken concurrently. Restricted to CS25, CS26, CS27, and EC26 majors. All other students will be allowed as space permits |
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CSE 140L |
Digital Systems Laboratory |
(CSE 20 or Math 15A or Math 109), and CSE 30; CSE 140 must be taken concurrently. ***Restricted to sophomore, junior, or senior standing.*** Sophomores who meet the course prerequisites may request course clearance through the Enrollment Authorization System (EASy). Effective Winter 2020: (CSE20 or MATH109 or MATH15A) and (CSE30); CSE 140 must be taken concurrently. Restricted to CS25, CS26, CS27, and EC26 majors. |
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CSE 141 |
Introduction to Computer Architecture |
CSE 30 and CSE 140 and CSE 140L; CSE 141L should be taken concurrently. ***Restricted to sophomore, junior, or senior standing.*** Effective Winter 2020: (CSE30) and (CSE140) and (CSE140L) Restricted to CS25, CS26, CS27, and EC26 majors. |
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CSE 141L |
Project in Computer Architecture |
Current: CSE 30 and CSE 110 and CSE 140 and CSE 140L; CSE 141 should be taken concurrently. Effective Fall 2019: CSE 30 and CSE 140 and CSE 140L; CSE 141 must be taken concurrently. Restricted to CS25, CS26, CS27, and CS28 majors Effective Winter 2020: CSE 30 and CSE 140 and CSE 140L; CSE 141 must be taken concurrently. Restricted to CS25, CS26, CS27, CS28, and EC26 majors |
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CSE 143 |
Microelectronic System Design |
CSE 140 or CSE 170A or ECE 81 ***Not restricted to certain majors / academic standings.*** |
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CSE 144 |
Computer-Aided Design of VLSI Circuits |
CSE 140 and CSE 140L ***Not restricted to certain majors / academic standings.*** |
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CSE 145 |
Embedded System Design Project |
Application required ***Not restricted to certain majors / academic standings.*** |
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CSE 148 |
Advanced Processor Architecture Design Project |
CSE 141 and CSE 141L ***Restricted to sophomore, junior, or senior standing.*** |
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CSE 150A |
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Probabilistic Reasoning and Decision-Making |
(CSE 12 or DSC 40B) and (CSE 15L or DSC 80) and (CSE 103 or MATH 180A or ECE 109 or ECON 120A or MATH 183) and MATH 20A and (MATH 18 or MATH 31AH) Restricted to students with sophomore, junior or senior standing within the CS25, CS26, CS27, CS28, EC26, and DS25 majors. **NOTE: Students who have taken CSE 150 with the same instructor will not receive credit/passing grade for taking CSE 150A. |
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CSE 150B |
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Search and Reasoning |
(CSE12 or DSC40B) and (CSE15L or DSC80) and (CSE103 or ECE109 or ECON120A or MATH183 or MATH 180A) and (CSE100) Restricted to students with sophomore, junior or senior standing within the CS25, CS26, CS27, CS28, EC26, and DS25 majors. **NOTE: Students who have taken CSE 150 with the same instructor will not receive credit/passing grade for taking CSE 150B. |
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CSE 151 |
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence |
CSE 100 or Math 176 or (DSC40B and DSC80) ***Restricted to SO, JR, SR standing within the CS25, CS26, CS27, CS28, DS25, and EC26 majors.*** |
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CSE 152 |
Introduction to Computer Vision |
(MATH 18 or MATH 20F or MATH 31AH) and (CSE 100 or DSC 40B or MATH 176) and ( CSE 101 or DSC 80) ***Restricted to CS25, CS26, CS27, CS28, and EC26 majors.*** |
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CSE 154 |
Deep Learning |
MATH 20C or MATH 31BH CSE 103 is highly recommended and may be taken concurrently. ***Restricted to Students with JR or SR standing*** |
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CSE 156 |
Statistical Natural Language Processing |
(CSE12 or DSC40B) and (CSE15L or DSC80) and (CSE103 or ECE109 or ECON120A or MATH183) *Restricted to SO, JR, and SR students and CS25, CS26, CS27, CS28, EC26 majors*** |
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CSE 158 |
Recommender Systems & Web Mining |
Effective Fall 2019: (CSE12 or DSC40B) and (CSE15L or DSC80) and (CSE103 or ECE109 or ECON120A or MATH183) Restricted to students with sophomore, junior or senior standing within the CS25, CS26, CS27, CS28, EC26, and DS25.
Effective Winter 2020: (CSE 12 or DSC 40B) and (CSE 15L or DSC 80) and (CSE 103 or ECE 109 or MATH 181A or ECON 120A or MATH 183) Restricted to CS25, CS26, CS27, CS28, EC26, and DS25 majors. |
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CSE 160 |
Introduction to Parallel Programming |
CSE 100 or Math 176 ***Not restricted to certain majors / academic standings.*** Effective Winter 2020: CSE 100 or Math 176 Restricted to CS25, CS26, CS27, and EC26 majors |
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CSE 163 |
Advanced Computer Graphics |
CSE 167 **Restricted to Junior and Senior standing.*** Effective Winter 2020: CSE 167 Restricted to CS25, CS26, CS27, and EC26 majors. |
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CSE 164 |
GPU Programming |
CSE 167 ***Not restricted to certain majors / academic standings.*** |
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CSE 165 |
3D User Interaction |
CSE 167 ***Not restricted to certain majors / academic standings.*** Effective Winter 2020: CSE 167 Restricted to CS25, CS26, CS27, and EC26 majors. |
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CSE 166 |
Image Processing |
(DSC40B or MATH18 or MATH20F or MATH31AH) and (CSE100 or DSC80 or MATH176) *Restricted to SO, JR, and SR students.*** |
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CSE 167 |
Computer Graphics |
CSE 100 or Math 176 with a passing grade of C- or better ***Not restricted to certain majors / academic standings.*** |
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CSE 168 |
Computer Graphics II: Rendering |
CSE 167 ***Not restricted to certain majors / academic standings.*** Effective Winter 2020: CSE 167 Restricted to CS25, CS26, CS27, and EC26 majors |
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CSE 169 |
Computer Animation |
CSE 167 ***Not restricted to certain majors / academic standings.*** Effective Winter 2020: CSE 167 Restricted to CS25, CS26, CS27, and EC26 majors |
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CSE 170/ COGS 120 |
Interaction Design |
Effective WI20: (CSE11 or CSE8B or DSC30) and (COGS1 or COGS187A or DSGN1) ***Not restricted to certain majors / academic standings.*** |
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CSE 180 |
Biology Meets Computing |
BILD 1 CSE majors may not use this course towards UD CSE Electives ***Not restricted to certain majors / academic standings.*** |
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CSE 181 |
Molecular Sequence Analysis |
(CSE100 or MATH176) and (CSE101) and (BIMM100 or CHEM114C) **Restricted to Bioinformatics undergraduates. *** |
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CSE 182 |
Biological Databases |
CSE 100 or Math 176 **Restricted to Bioinformatics undergraduates. *** |
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CSE 184 |
Computational Molecular Biology |
(BENG 181 or BIMM 181 or CSE 181) and (BENG 182 or BIMM 182 or CHEM 182 or CSE 182) **Restricted to Bioinformatics undergraduates.** |
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CSE 185 |
Advanced Bioinformatics Laboratory |
(CSE11 or CSE8B) and (CSE12) and (MATH20C or MATH31BH) and (BILD1) and (BIEB123 or BILD4 or BIMM101 or CHEM109) **Restricted to Bioinformatics majors with a JR or SR standing** |
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CSE 190 |
Topics in Computer Science and Engineering |
Prerequisites vary per course per instructor. Department stamp required |
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CSE 191 |
Seminar in Computer Science and Engineering |
Restricted to CSE majors. Consent of instructor required. |
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CSE 192 |
Senior Seminar |
Upper division standing; department stamp and/or consent of instructor |
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CSE 195 |
Teaching |
Department stamp required |
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CSE 197 |
Field Study in Computer Science and Engineering |
Restricted to CSE majors. Consent of the instructor and department approval required. |
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CSE 198 |
Directed Study Group |
Consent of instructor. Department approval required. |
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CSE 199 |
Independent Study for Undergraduates |
Consent of instructor. Department approval required. |
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CSE 199H |
CSE Honors Thesis Research for Undergraduates |
Admission to the CSE Department Honors program. Consent of instructor. Department approval required. |