Is UC Berkeley good for CS?

In 2018, UC Berkeley was ranked as the nation’s best public university by US News. Moreover, in the category of best Computer Science school in America, Berkeley was tied for number one with MIT, Stanford, and Carnegie Mellon University.

Can you switch into EECS at Berkeley?

It is rare but possible to transfer into the EECS program from another major on campus or to add EECS as a second major. We also offer an EECS minor, a CS Minor, and an EIS Minor for students pursuing other majors.

How many CS majors does Berkeley have?

Only one upper division course may be used to simultaneously fulfill requirements for a student’s major and minor programs….Lower Division Prerequisites.

How many CS students are at UC Berkeley?

Number of Undergraduate Students

What jobs can you get with a EECS degree?

Master of Science (MS), Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EECS) Jobs by Salary

What is the difference between EECS and CS?

There is no difference in the computer science course content between the EECS and CS Majors– the difference is what other subjects you’d like to study. If you prefer greater flexibility in your coursework, or have an interest double-majoring, then the CS Major might be a good choice.

Is EECS a double major?

It is double major that used to exist as two single majors but was integrated because of the amount of overlap between the two degrees. The acronym EECS actually stands for Electrical Engineering/Computer Science or Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, so yes it used to be two separate majors but is now one.

What is CS 61B?

CS 61B is the first place in our curriculum that students design and develop a program of significant size (1500-2000 lines) from scratch. Course assignments typically involve two such programs. CS 61A is an important prerequisite for 61B.

Is cs61a harder than cs61b?

They are different subjects. cs61a is programming, cs61b is data structure. I think they are about the same level, cs61a will be harder relatively if you never took a computer class before, since its your first exposure to computers. all-in-all cs61b is harder from an objective point of view.

What is a double major at UC Berkeley?

A double major refers to the declaration of two majors in the College of Letters & Science. A simultaneous degree refers to the declaration of two majors in different colleges at UC Berkeley. Double Majors: Petitions must be submitted prior to the first day of classes in the term in which you intend to graduate.

How do I select an undeclared major at rarausser College?

Rausser College applicants may also select the “intended” division in the “Undeclared” section in that college. While the College of Engineering offers undeclared as an option, we recommend that applicants select a major if you know for sure your intended major. Interested in Engineering and Business?

How do I determine my Major in Berkeley guide?

If you are still trying to determine your major, Berkeley Guide can help. Many students are undecided about their major and there are options in three of Berkeley’s colleges to be “undeclared”. For Letters and Science, select the “intended” division in the “Undeclared” section in the college.

Will UC Berkeley use SAT/ACT scores in the admissions process?

While SAT/ACT scores will not be used in the admissions process, any scores you submit will be used for placement or subject credit purposes should you be admitted to Berkeley. Q: Will UC Berkeley use scores from SAT subject test, AP test, IB test, etc. in the application review process?