Computer Science, B.S.

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The degree program in computer science is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in computer applications and to provide background necessary for graduate work in computer science. The curriculum is designed to meet the standards of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Math and Science Requirements

MTH 2040 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4 *
MTH 2050 - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
MTH 2180 - Applied Probability & Statistics Credit(s): 3
OR
STA 2180 - Applied Probabality & Statistics Credit(s): 3
CSC 3710 - Discrete Structures Credit(s): 3
MTH XXXX - At least one additional 3000/4000-level mathematics course Credit(s): 3-4
BIO XXXX/LAB, CHM XXXX/LAB, ENV XXXX/LAB, GLG XXXX/LAB or PHY XXXX/LAB - At least two natural science with associated labs. Courses must be chosen from biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology or physics. Credit(s) 8-10 *

Computer Science Core

SWE 1790 - Engineering Leadership Credit(s): 3
CSC 1010 - Introduction to Programming In Python Credit(s): 4
CSC 1180 - Foundations of Programming in C++ Credit(s): 4
CSC 2180 - Data Structures Credit(s): 4
CSC 2300 - Software Engineering Credit(s): 3
OR
SWE 2300 - Software Engineering Credit(s): 3
CSC 3180 - Introduction to Algorithms Credit(s): 3
CSC 3400 - Database Design & Applications Credit(s): 3
CSC 4000 - Operating Systems: Theory/Practice Credit(s): 3
CSC 4200 - Programming Languages Credit(s): 3
CSC 4300 - Computer Architecture Credit(s): 3
CSC 4350 - Computer Networks Credit(s): 3
CSC 4990 - Computer Science Seminar Credit(s): 1

15 Additional Upper Division Hours of Coursework

Nine (9) hours must be in Computer Science - One 2000-level programming course (not already used) may be used to partially fulfill this requirement. The remaining courses must be selected from CSC, DSC, SWE, MIS, and MTH courses or PHY 3030 (electronics).

Total Credit Hours: 77-80

* Will satisfy the Liberal Arts Core (the department recommends Physics)

All students seeking a degree in Computer Science must perform satisfactorily on comprehensive examinations administered by the department. The examinations will cover the computer science core courses.

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Computer Science, B.S.

Math and Science Requirements

Computer Science Core

15 Additional Upper Division Hours of Coursework

Total Credit Hours: 77-80

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Computer Science, B.S.

Math and Science Requirements

Computer Science Core

15 Additional Upper Division Hours of Coursework

Total Credit Hours: 77-80