Computer Science

BGU Math & Computer Science Department

General information about the Computer Science program

Starting in the academic year of 1999-2000, the department of mathematics and computer science will begin a separate degree program in computer science (CS). The requirements for the degree will be the same as those for the previously offered degree in "mathematics and computer science" with a concentration in CS.

Our computer science curriculum is a finely controlled combination of mathematics basics, theoretical computer science, and practical aspects of computer science and computing in general. As such, we continually update our curriculum so as to incorporate important inventions in this quickly changing field. The result is a demanding curriculum, where acceptance criteria for students are extremely high.

Students who have been directly enrolled as CS students, or who have previously enrolled as mathematics and computer science students and have been accepted as CS students, are eligible to take courses in this program. This web page will contain periodically updated information on all aspects of teaching and curriculum for CS students, it is the students' responsibility to follow updates on this page and to stay current.

Computer Science curriculum

Recommended schedule for undergraduate studies in computer science.

Mathematics and Computer Science curriculum

This is a new program that includes essentially all required courses in computer science, and most of the required courses in mathematics. See the Recommended schedule for undergraduate studies in mathematics and computer science.

Academic year 1998-1999

Registration procedures for semester B (spring)

Early registration for spring semester courses was held on March 17. All CS students had an alloted registration time, based on their cumulative number of course credits. This was the primary method by which priorities for courses were handled - students who get an early time-slot are more likely to receive their top-priority electives. This scheme was considered "experimental".

Academic year 1999-2000

Registration procedures for semester A (Autumn)

Following a somewhat successful scheme of course registration for semester B of the previous academic year, the same early registration scheme will be used. All CS students, (as well as those accepted to the NEW mathematics and computer science program), who are in their second full year of study or above, will have an alloted registration time, based on their cumulative number of course credits. This will be the primary method by which priorities for courses are handled - students who get an early time-slot are more likely to receive their top-priority electives. See below for details. The Autumn semester course list will be made available soon.

In order to register, arrive with your completely filled-out registration form, pre-signed by a CS advisor, and the required IDs. Advisors will be available on the same day, but will also be available at specific time-slots in the week prior to the above date - for your convenience and in order to avoid congestion. We advise that you use this new feature intelligently.

If for some reason you are unable to attend, you may leave your signed form (signed by yourself as well as the advisor), and the required ID, with some other person. Said person may register for you at or later than the time slot listed on your form.

In order to support fair application of the above scheme, the number of electives in which each student may enroll will be limited by the advisor. "On-site" choice will be allowed, as follows. Ask the advisor to indicate on your form "X courses from a list of length Y", where X is less than or equal to your limit (usually two for 3rd-year students). You may then choose from this list during registration based on your preferences and on space remaining available by the time your turn arrives.

This page maintained by head of undergraduate teaching committee for computer science, Dr. Eyal S. Shimony. The new head of TC (starting September 15, 1999) is expected to be Dr. Michael Codish. Last updated Aug. 23, 1999.

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