Jun 01, 2025

2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog [DRAFT]

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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog [DRAFT]

Information and Computer Sciences, General Track, BA

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Admissions: Open

Process: Declaration

Min. Total Credits: 120 (99 in core & major + 21 in electives)

UHM General Education Core Requirements

Foundations

Written Communication (FW)

(3 credits)

Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)

Note: This requirement changed in Fall 2018. If you entered the UH System prior to that, please see your college/school advisor.

ICS 141 - Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science I Credits: 3

Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG)

(FGA, FGB, FGC; 6 credits)

Group A (FGA) courses cover the time period prehistory to 1500
Group B (FGB) courses cover the time period 1500 to modern times
Group C (FGC) courses cover the time period prehistory to modern times

Diversification

* See degree, college and major requirements for courses that can also fulfill these.

Arts (DA), Humanities (DH), and Literatures (DL)

(6 credits from 2 categories)

Arts (DA*)
Humanities (DH*)
Literatures (DL*)

Natural Sciences

Biological Science (DB*; 3 credits)
Physical Science (DP*; 3 credits)
Laboratory (science) (DY*; 1 credit )

Social Sciences (DS)

(DS*; a total of 6 credits from 2 different departments)

UHM Graduation Requirements

Focus

**The STAR Degree Check indicates Focus classes by “E,” “H,” “O,” and “W.” Class Availability indicates Focus sections with “ETH,” “HAP,” “OC,” and “WI.”

Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Issues (H)

(H or HAP**; 1 course, any level)

Contemporary Ethical Issues (E)

(E or ETH**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level)

Oral Communication (O)

(O or OC**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level)

Writing Intensive (W)

(W or WI**; 5 courses, at least two of which are at the 300- or 400-level)

Hawaiian Or Second Language (HSL)

competence at the 202 level

Credit Minimums

120 total applicable
30 UH Mānoa credits
45 upper division (300+ level) credits

Grade Point Average

2.0 cumulative or higher (Note: Other GPAs may be required.)
Good academic standing

College Requirements

Credit Maximums

8 KRS activity
9 Directed Reading / Research
12 Practicum / Internship

Note

This was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. See below for major requirements. Meet regularly with your major advisor.

Major Requirements for BA in Information and Computer Sciences - General Track

Admission: Open
Application: NA
Min. major credits: BA = 51 (58-59 with related requirements)
Min. C grade (not C-) in all courses, unless otherwise specified

Requirements

ICS Related Requirements (7-8 credits)

MATH 215 or MATH 241 or MATH 251A (Calculus I) is a prerequisite for MATH 242 . However, students must meet the grade requirement B (not B-) in MATH 215 to enroll in MATH 242 .

MATH 241 or MATH 251A (Calculus I) is a prerequisite for MATH 252A . However, students must meet the grade requirement B (not B-) in MATH 241 and receive consent to enroll in MATH 252A .

MATH 215 - Applied Calculus I Credits: 4 *^FQ (prerequisite for ICS 141 )
OR
MATH 241 - Calculus I Credits: 4 *^FQ (prerequisite for ICS 141 )
OR
MATH 251A - Accelerated Calculus I Credits: 4 *^FQ (prerequisite for ICS 141 )
MATH 216 - Applied Calculus II Credits: 3 (prerequisite for ICS 311 )
OR
MATH 242 - Calculus II Credits: 4 (prerequisite for ICS 311 )
OR
MATH 252A - Accelerated Calculus II Credits: 4 (prerequisite for ICS 311 )

ICS Core Courses (36 credits)

ICS 111 - Introduction to Computer Science I Credits: 4
ICS 141 - Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science I Credits: 3 *^FQ
ICS 211 - Introduction to Computer Science II Credits: 4
ICS 212 - Program Structure Credits: 3
ICS 241 - Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science II Credits: 3
ICS 311 - Algorithms Credits: 4 (Substitution allowed: ECE 367 can be a substitution for ICS 311 )
ICS 314 - Software Engineering I Credits: 3
ICS 321 - Database Systems I Credits: 3
ICS 332 - Operating Systems Credits: 3

Two of: (6 credits)

ICS 312 - Machine-Level and Systems Programming Credits: 3
OR
ICS 331 - Logic Design and Microprocessors Credits: 4
ICS 313 - Programming Language Theory Credits: 3
OR
ICS 361 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Programming Credits: 3
ICS 351 - Network Design and Management Credits: 3
OR
ICS 451 - Data Networks Credits: 3
ICS 355 - Security and Trust I: Resource Protections Credits: 3

General BA only (3 credits)

ICS 400+

AOC: Four upper-division electives in an Area of Concentration (12 credits):

A proposal identifying upper-division elective courses and how they form a coherent plan of study must be approved by an ICS advisor.

AOC requirement can be waived for students who are pursuing concurrent majors, minors, or certificates. To receive the waiver, students should submit a written proposal and get it approved by an ICS advisor.

300+
300+
300+
300+

Notes

College Advising: Student Academic Success Center; Hamilton Library 002K; (808) 956-5911; cnsadvis@hawaii.edu; natsci.manoa.hawaii.edu/sasc
Information and Computer Sciences Department: POST 317; (808) 956-7420; icsinfo@hawaii.edu; https://www.ics.hawaii.edu/

ICS Undergraduate Advisor:
Kenny Kaʻaiakamanu-Quibilan; POST 303A; (808) 956-5428; kennydq@hawaii.edu;
Guylaine Poisson; POST 303C; (808) 956-3496; guylaine@hawaii.edu

4-Year Plan

This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan.

Year 1

Fall

ICS 111 - Introduction to Computer Science I Credits: 4
MATH 215 - Applied Calculus I Credits: 4
OR
MATH 241 - Calculus I Credits: 4
OR
MATH 251A - Accelerated Calculus I Credits: 4
FW Credits: 3
FG (A/B/C) Credits: 3

Credits 14

Spring

ICS 141 - Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science I Credits: 3 (FQ)
ICS 211 - Introduction to Computer Science II Credits: 4
MATH 216 - Applied Calculus II Credits: 3
OR
MATH 242 - Calculus II Credits: 4
OR
MATH 252A - Accelerated Calculus II Credits: 4
FG (A/B/C) Credits: 3
DA/DH/DL Credits: 3

Credits 17

Total Credits 31

Year 2

Fall

ICS 212 - Program Structure Credits: 3
ICS 241 - Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science II Credits: 3
DS Credits: 3
HSL 101 Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Credits 15

Spring

ICS 311 - Algorithms Credits: 4
ICS 314 - Software Engineering I Credits: 3
DS Credits: 3
HSL 102 Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Credits 16

Total Credits 62

Year 3

Fall

ICS 312 - Machine-Level and Systems Programming Credits: 3
OR
ICS 331 - Logic Design and Microprocessors Credits: 4
OR
ICS 313 - Programming Language Theory Credits: 3
OR
ICS 361 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Programming Credits: 3
OR
ICS 351 - Network Design and Management Credits: 3
OR
ICS 451 - Data Networks Credits: 3
OR
ICS 355 - Security and Trust I: Resource Protections Credits: 3
ICS 321 - Database Systems I Credits: 3
DA/DH/DL Credits: 3
HSL 201 Credits: 3
Elective 300+ Credits: 3

Credits 15

Spring

ICS 332 - Operating Systems Credits: 3
ICS 300+ Credits: 3 (AOC)*
DB Credits: 3
HSL 202 Credits: 3
Elective 300+ Credits: 3

Credits 15

Total Credits 92

Year 4

Fall

ICS 312 - Machine-Level and Systems Programming Credits: 3
OR
ICS 331 - Logic Design and Microprocessors Credits: 4
OR
ICS 313 - Programming Language Theory Credits: 3
OR
ICS 361 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Programming Credits: 3
OR
ICS 351 - Network Design and Management Credits: 3
OR
ICS 451 - Data Networks Credits: 3
OR
ICS 355 - Security and Trust I: Resource Protections Credits: 3
ICS 300+ Credits: 3 (AOC)*
ICS 300+ Credits: 3 (AOC)*
DP Credits: 3
DY Credits: 1

Credits 13

Spring

ICS 400+ Credits: 3
ICS 300+ Credits: 3 (AOC)*
Elective 300+ Credits: 3
Elective 300+ Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Credits 15

Total Credits 120

Notes: Students need to have a degree proposal approved by an ICS advisor prior to declaring a major in ICS. Students must take placement exams to be able to register for MATH 215 or MATH 241 or MATH 251A . Students must incorporate all focus requirements into this plan. Focus designations (i.e., W, E, O, H) are CRN specific and semester specific. Substitution allowed: MATH 301 and MATH 372 can be a substitution for ICS 141 and ICS 241 . 45 upper division (300+ level) credits are required.

(AOC)* = Four upper division (300+ level) electives in an Area of Concentration in your approved proposal. AOC requirement can be waived for students pursuing concurrent majors, minors, or certificates. To receive the waiver, students should submit a written proposal and get it approved by an ICS advisor.