Academics
CS offers a no-prerequisites first course that satisfies the MAR/AQR graduation requirements, several subsequent courses for those interested in combining a few CS courses with another major, and a substantial CS major that satisfies national expectations and fits St. Olaf's liberal-arts college experience.
Contents
- Curricular goals
- Five objectives for St. Olaf's CS courses and major.
- Requirements for a CS major
- Listing of the required courses, with links to course descriptions.
- CS Advising Information
- The latest news about course planning.
- CS Placement
- The CS placement questionnaire is taken by entering St. Olaf students.
- Upcoming Courses
- Here's the scoop on next term's courses in CS.
- Courses
- Overview of CS Courses, Listing of CS courses, Planned offerings of CS courses, Upcoming Courses, CS1 offered three ways in 2008-09, Spotlight on SD (CS 251): The course that opens doors, Spotlight on CSA, Spring 2005: Exciting CS that makes a difference, Spotlight: Bioinformatics, Spotlight on ATP (CS 350): Advanced Team Project, Course number changes announcedAll about the courses.
- More about academics
- Additional materials about academics and curriculum.
Coming events:
The new MistRider Beowulf cluster has come to life! It uses the computers in the new CS spaces in the Regents Hall Link. Read about it here.
See our guide to upcoming Interim and Spring courses.
Check out the CS advising page, including a quick guide for students and faculty, advice about doubling up on CS courses, and planned future course offerings.
Questions about CS advising? Interested in CS? Sign up for an advising time with Dick Brown, Director of CS.

