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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog

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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Science, B.S. (110701)

Electives must be approved by student’s advisor.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science prepares students for a variety of careers in the computing field. In addition to providing students with a solid foundation in computing theory and applications, the program places emphasis on the communication and professional skills needed to succeed as a computing professional.

Required for a Major:

Total Hours 43

Freshman Year

UNIV 1001 - University Seminar
CSCI 2000 - Introduction to Computer Programming
CSCI 2003 - Intermediate Programming
CSCI 2026 - Introduction to Discrete Structures
English Composition 6 cr. *
MATH 1013 - Elementary Functions ^cm
Core Social Science 3 cr. *
Core Humanities 6 cr. *
Core Fine Arts 3 cr. *

Total Hours 30

Sophomore Year

CSCI 2053 - Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming
CSCI 2073 - Data Structures
CSCI 2098 - Ethical and Professional Issues in Computing
CSCI 3005 - Analysis of Algorithms
CSCI 3010 - Organization of Programming Languages
CSCI 3026 - Advanced Discrete Structures
MATH 1031 - Calculus I ^cm
Core Humanities 3 cr. *
Core Social Science 3 cr. *
Science Elective 3 cr. *

Total Hours 30

Junior Year

CSCI 3020 - Object-Oriented Design and Programming
CSCI 3030 - Internet Programming
CSCI 4055 - Theory of Data Base Management Systems
CINS 3040 - Networks and Data Communications
Advanced Technical Electives³
BIOL 1020 - Principles of Biology I ^cnp
BIOL 1021 - Principles of Biology I Laboratory
Physics Elective 8 cr. ²
COMM 1018 - Interpersonal Communication or
COMM 2001 - Public Speaking or
COMM 2060 - Small Group Communication

Total Hours 30

Senior Year

CSCI 4011 - Operating Systems
CSCI 4012 - Computer Architecture
CSCI 4060 - Principles of Software Engineering
CINS 3041 - Advanced Networking
Advanced Technical Electives³
MATH 3003 - Mathematical Statistics
MATH Elective 3 cr. ¹
BUSN 3005 - Business Communication
ENGL 3024 - Professional Writing and Communication
Elective 3 cr.

Total Hours 30

Total hours for degree 120

Note:

* See General Education Curriculum (College of Business and Social Sciences) requirements.

¹ Mathematics elective: may include MATH 1032 , MATH 2002 , CSCI 3073 or approved Mathematics elective.

² Physics elective: may include (PHYS 2003 and PHYS 2004 ; or PHYS 2007 and PHYS 2008 ) and PHYS 2009 and PHYS 2010 or approved Physics elective.

³Advanced Technical Electives: may include CINS 3044 , CINS 3045 , CSCI 4065 , or MATH 4009 .