> I frequently encounter a lack in what I would call foundational computer science knowledge.
And your list isn't at all what I expected it to be, all pretty practical 'application' stuff. I think that's largely the 'problem'.
> Is this typical for CS undergraduate degrees because you get to pick your own classes?
I don't think it makes much difference who chose them (student or programme director) - they'll be different at different institutions (or among students at the same institution) and not all of them will line up with your own education or opinion of what it should be.
If you absolutely need those things, then make it clearer in the job description. If you don't, then why not ask what they have studied (or most enjoyed, or whatever) and ask questions about those areas?
And your list isn't at all what I expected it to be, all pretty practical 'application' stuff. I think that's largely the 'problem'.
> Is this typical for CS undergraduate degrees because you get to pick your own classes?
I don't think it makes much difference who chose them (student or programme director) - they'll be different at different institutions (or among students at the same institution) and not all of them will line up with your own education or opinion of what it should be.
If you absolutely need those things, then make it clearer in the job description. If you don't, then why not ask what they have studied (or most enjoyed, or whatever) and ask questions about those areas?