The scenario
A first-year CS student mapping out their four-year degree plan needs a visual overview of the full curriculum structure.
What is in this drawing
Read the decisions behind it.
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Three-tier organization (Foundations to Core to Specializations) mirrors course-sequencing dependency.
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Specializations are three separate branches because students typically pick one track.
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Capstone is a separate top-level branch to emphasize applied projects are degree requirements.
Adapt for any STEM degree; use as an onboarding roadmap for new engineers mapping company technology to their academic background.
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