Customized from the Grainger CS curriculum map structure
Information Sciences + Data Science + CS Minor Curriculum Map
The curriculum sequence mapped below follows the same flowsheet layout and hover behavior used on the Grainger CS map, but the plan content is rebuilt for Information Sciences + Data Science with a CS minor. It prioritizes the CS sequence early so you can reach upper-level CS electives on time.
Before using this plan for registration, confirm your Academic Catalog Year and verify any substitutions with an iSchool advisor.
Academic Catalog Year 2026-2027
iSchool planning sheet showing CS 277 with CS 225 substitution note
- Course prerequisite chain
- Immediate prerequisite
- Credit or concurrent registration required
- Concurrent registration required
- Postrequisite course sequence
- CS minor / upper-level CS
- Information Sciences core / advanced IS
- Data Science core
- Math foundation
- Gen Ed / writing / language
- Research / discovery / capstone
- Approved / free elective slots
| First Year | Second Year | Third Year | Fourth Year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall First Year | Spring First Year | Fall Second Year | Spring Second Year | Fall Third Year | Spring Third Year | Fall Fourth Year | Spring Fourth Year |
Notes
This map is designed around current public UIUC catalog material plus the public iSchool planning sheet where it provides the CS 225 path. Superscript links in each box jump to the relevant note below. The planned semester totals add to 120 hours.
The code used to present this flowsheet relies on the public Grainger flowsheet assets. The plan content here is customized for Information Sciences + Data Science with a CS minor.