Computer Science, B.S.

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:

CSCI 2000 - Introduction to Computer Programming 3 cr.
CSCI 2003 - Intermediate Programming 3 cr.
CSCI 2026 - Introduction to Discrete Structures 3 cr.
CSCI 2053 - Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming 3 cr.
CSCI 2073 - Data Structures 3 cr.
CSCI 2098 - Ethical and Professional Issues in Computing 1 cr., Maximum - 2 cr.
CSCI 3005 - Analysis of Algorithms 3 cr.
CSCI 3010 - Organization of Programming Languages 3 cr.
CSCI 3020 - Object-Oriented Design and Programming 3 cr.
CSCI 3026 - Advanced Discrete Structures 3 cr.
CSCI 3040 - Internet Programming 3 cr.
CSCI 4011 - Operating Systems 3 cr.
CSCI 4012 - Computer Architecture 3 cr.
CSCI 4055 - Theory of Data Base Management Systems 3 cr.
CSCI 4060 - Principles of Software Engineering 3 cr.

Total Hours 43

Freshman Year

UNIV 1001 - University Seminar 1 cr.
CSCI 2000 - Introduction to Computer Programming 3 cr.
CSCI 2003 - Intermediate Programming 3 cr.
CSCI 2026 - Introduction to Discrete Structures 3 cr.
English Composition 6 cr. *
MATH 1013 - Elementary Functions 3 cr. ^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 3 cr.
CSCI 2073 - Data Structures 3 cr.
CSCI 2098 - Ethical and Professional Issues in Computing 1 cr., Maximum - 2 cr.
CSCI 3005 - Analysis of Algorithms 3 cr.
CSCI 3010 - Organization of Programming Languages 3 cr.
CSCI 3026 - Advanced Discrete Structures 3 cr.
BIOL 1020 - Principles of Biology I 3 cr. ^cnp
BIOL 1021 - Principles of Biology I Laboratory 1 cr. ^cnp
MATH 1031 - Calculus I 4 cr. ^cm1
Core Humanities 3 cr. *
Core Social Science 3 cr. *

Total Hours 30

Junior Year

CSCI 3020 - Object-Oriented Design and Programming 3 cr.
CSCI 3040 - Internet Programming 3 cr.
CSCI 4055 - Theory of Data Base Management Systems 3 cr.
CINS 3040 - Networks and Data Communications 3 cr.
CINS 3044 - Information Security Management 3 cr.
Physics Elective 8 cr. ²
Science Elective 4 cr.
CMST 1018 - Interpersonal Communication 3 cr. or
CMST 2001 - Public Speaking 3 cr. or
CMST 2060 - Small Group Communication 3 cr.

Total Hours 30

Senior Year

CSCI 4011 - Operating Systems 3 cr.
CSCI 4012 - Computer Architecture 3 cr.
CSCI 4060 - Principles of Software Engineering 3 cr.
CINS 3041 - Advanced Networking 3 cr.
CINS 3045 - Information Security Practice 3 cr.
MATH 3003 - Elementary Mathematical Statistics 3 cr.
MATH Elective 3 cr. ¹
BUSN 3005 - Business Communication 3 cr.
ENGL 3022 - Professional Writing and Communication: Sciences and Applied Sciences 3 cr.
Elective 3 cr.

Total Hours 30

Total hours for degree 120

Note:

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.