Academic Regulations for Undergraduate Students
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan Ocean University
Academic Regulations for Undergraduate Students
- Students of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering of the National Taiwan Ocean University (from now on referred to as students) shall follow this regulation for academic affairs during their study period, in addition to complying with relevant regulations issued by the Ministry and the University.
- In addition to taking 28 credits of compulsory courses prescribed by the University and 53 credits of compulsory courses prescribed by the Department, students must also take at least 54 elective credits; a total of at least 135 credits must be completed before graduation. (For details of compulsory courses prescribed by the University and the Department, please refer to the list of compulsory courses for undergraduate students in this Department).
- Credit exemption recognition
1. The regulations for exemption of compulsory courses in this department:
(a) As shown in the following table:
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You must complete these courses in the Computer Science and Engineering Department and cannot take them in other departments |
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Course name |
Credits |
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Introduction to Programming (I) |
3 |
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Introduction to Programming (II) |
3 |
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Introduction to Computer Science |
3 |
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Introduction to Data Structures |
3 |
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Introduction to Algorithms |
3 |
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Digital Logic |
3 |
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Laboratory of Digital Design |
1 |
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Computer Organization |
3 |
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Operating Systems |
3 |
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Computer Network |
3 |
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You must take these courses in this department for the first time. If you fail for the first time, you can take courses from departments belonging to NTOU's College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and the College of Engineering. Courses from other departments will not be recognized. |
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Course name |
Credits |
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Discrete Mathematics |
3 |
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General Physics |
3 |
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Calculus |
6 |
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Linear Algebra |
3 |
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Probability Theory |
3 |
(b) The “Computer Projects (I)” is offered in the second semester of the third year, and the “Computer Projects (II)” is provided in the first semester of the fourth year. Students can choose courses according to their interests and expertise.
2. Rules for exemption and credit recognition of elective courses in the department (Elective courses in the department are divided into departmental and interdepartmental electives).
(a) At least 43 credits of departmental elective courses must be completed, of which at least 12 credits must be core elective courses.
1. Elective courses offered or approved by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
2. Software Engineering Program, RFID Program, 3D Multimedia Program, Internet of Things Program (no limit on credits).
3. Ocean Affairs and Resource Management Program (compulsory courses, ocean introductory science-related courses, ocean resource, and conservation-related courses) can be listed as departmental electives, limited to two courses. Credits can be used for both departmental and interdepartmental elective exemptions.
4. Geographic Information Application Program (limited to two courses), “Introduction to Computers, Database Systems, Programming” are not recognized.
5. The maximum number of credits for non-above programs in the College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is 6.
(b) Interdepartmental elective courses:
1. Programs, minors, or compulsory credits that have been used cannot be included in interdepartmental elective courses.
2. All compulsory elective courses outside the department.
3. Departmental electives.
4. E-commerce program courses (no limit on credits, but "Introduction to Computers, Web Design and Implementation, Internet and Server Management, Introduction to Database Systems" are not included in graduation credits.)
5. Up to 8 credits can be exempted from common education courses.
(c) Transfer students who have passed subjects the same as those required by the department they are transferring to in terms of subject name and credits may apply for exemption according to the University’s “Regulations for Student Credit Exemption.”
(d) Students from other departments who choose this department as a double major must complete all compulsory courses of this department and 15 credits of elective courses, of which at least 12 credits must be core elective courses.
(e) Undergraduate students who wish to study courses abroad for exemption must be listed in the “Reference List of Foreign Universities” by the Ministry of Education or in the “List of Sister Universities of National Taiwan Ocean University” or approved by IEET Engineering and Technology Education Accreditation. Relevant regulations of this University shall conduct the exemption procedure.
(f) Undergraduate students may take courses offered by graduate institutes. If they intend to exempt courses offered by graduate institutes of this department, they may not include them in their graduation credits calculation. If they are included in their graduation credits calculation, they may not exempt courses offered by graduate institutes of this department.
(g) In case of special circumstances, it shall be decided by the director or the curriculum committee.
IV. Prerequisite regulations:
1. Introduction to Programming (I) must reach 50 points before taking Introduction to Programming (II).
2. Introduction to Programming (I) or Introduction to Programming (II) must reach 50 points before taking Introduction to Data Structures.
V. For matters not covered by this regulation, please refer to the “Regulations for Student Course Selection of National Taiwan Ocean University.”
VI. This academic regulation shall be implemented after being approved by the departmental meeting, and the same shall apply to amendments.