Course Planning

As you plan your short- and long-term schedules, be aware that some courses are offered every semester, while others are only offered in certain semesters.  Below is a guide to help you know when courses are typically offered. This information is subject to change. You should consult with your academic advisor when planning your courses, for more up-to-date information about course availability.

Courses typically offered every semester:

  • CSE 102 – Computing and Engineering
  • CSE 174 – Fundamentals of Programming and Problem Solving
  • CSE 201 – Intro to Software Engineering
  • CSE 262 – Technology, Ethics, and Global Society
  • CSE 271 – Object-Oriented Programming
  • CSE 274 – Data Abstraction and Data Structures
  • CSE 278 – Systems I
  • CSE 374 – Algorithms I
  • CSE 381 – Systems II
  • CSE 383 – Web Application Programming
  • CSE 385 – Database Systems
  • CSE 386 – Foundations of Computer Graphics and Games
  • CSE 432 – Machine Learning
  • CSE 465 – Comparative Programming Languages
  • CSE 448 – Senior Design Project I
  • CSE 449 – Senior Design Project II

Courses typically offered only in the fall:

  • CSE 212 – Software for Human-Computer Interaction
  • CSE 256 – Introduction to Programming for the Life Sciences (for Bioinformatics students only)
  • CSE 322 – Software Requirements
  • CSE 443 – High-Performance Computing
  • CSE 466 – Bioinformatics Computing Skills
  • CSE 473 – Automata, Formal Languages, and Computability
  • CSE 382 – Mobile App Development
  • CSE 486 – Artificial Intelligence
  • CSE 489 – Advanced Graphics and Game Engine Design

Courses typically offered only in the spring:

  • CSE 211 – Software Construction
  • CSE 311 – Software Architecture and Design
  • CSE 321 – Software Quality Assurance and Testing
  • CSE 389 – Game Design and Implementation
  • CSE 451 – Web Services
  • CSE 456 – Bioinformatic Principles (for Bioinformatics students only)
  • CSE 485 – Advanced Databases

Courses offered less frequently:

  • CSE 273 – Optimization Modeling
  • CSE 372 – Stochastic Modeling
  • CSE 467 – Computer and Network Security
  • CSE 474 – Compiler Design
  • CSE 484 – Algorithms II
  • CSE 488 – Image Processing and Computer Vision