Lower-divison coursework for CES

Home / Institute of Technology / Academics / Computer Engineering and Systems / Lower-divison coursework for CES

To prepare for the CES major, students must complete specific lower-division coursework. Some coursework may be completed after admission to the program while in residence at UW Tacoma. You can download a complete CES Degree Plan.

Coursework area Courses
Natural World/Mathematics (25 credits)
  • TMATH 124 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
  • TMATH 125 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
  • TMATH 126 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III
  • TMATH 307 Introduction to Differential Equations
  • TMATH 308 Matrix Algebra with Applications
Natural World/Sciences (min. 18 credits)
  • TESC 121 Physics I
  • TESC 122 Physics II
  • TESC 123 Physics III
  • 5 credits of lab-based science: chemistry (TESC 142) or biology (TESC 161) preferred.
  • 10 credits of computing coursework to include:
    • TCSS 142 Object-Oriented Programming I 
    • TCSS 143 Object-Oriented Programming II
  • 10 credits of engineering coursework to include:
    • TCES 215 Electrical Circuits
    • TCES 230 Introduction to Logic Design
Individuals and Society/Social Sciences
  • 10 credits
Visual, Literary and Performing Arts/Humanities
  • 10 credits
  • 5 credits of microeconomics (TFIN 220) is encouraged
Composition/Writing
  • 10 credits

If you have already earned a baccalaureate degrees or have extensive related work experience, you should meet with an adviser to discuss your options.