Computer Science, B.S.
The Computer Science major program consists of 52 credits in Computer Science and 6 credits in Mathematics and Physics. The requirement for admission to this degree track is a minimum grade of C in MATH 165 or MATH 175 or its equivalent. To graduate with the B.S. in Computer Science, a student must maintain a 2.5 minimum average in all courses credited toward the major. For all major courses, including MATH 192 and MATH 193, grade has to be C or above in order to be credited for graduation.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| CS 101 | Computer Science I | 3 |
| CS 102 | Computer Science II | 3 |
| CS 202 | Discrete Structures I | 3 |
| CS 203 | Discrete Structures II | 3 |
| CS 204 | Computer Organization | 3 |
| CS 206 | Concepts of Operating Systems | 3 |
| CS 209 | Data Structures | 3 |
| CS 300 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| CS 306 | Data Base Design | 3 |
| CS 350 | Software Engineering I | 3 |
| CS 351 | Software Engineering II | 3 |
| Collateral Requirements | ||
| MATH 192 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| (Choose one from the list below.) | ||
| MATH 193 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| MATH 140 | Statistics I | 3 |
| Advanced Major Electives 1 | ||
| Select 12 credts from among the following: | ||
| CS 302 | Programming Languages | 3 |
| CS 355 | Visual Programming | 3 |
| CS 360 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
| CS 365 | Advanced Java Programming | 3 |
| CS 401 | Introduction to Algorithms | 3 |
| CS 402 | Compiler Design | 3 |
| CS 404 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| CS 405 | Theory of Computability | 3 |
| CS 407 | Introduction to Unix/Linux System Administration and Shell Programming | 3 |
| CS 408 | Introduction to Cryptography | 3 |
| CS 409 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| CS 410 | Telecommunications & Networks | 3 |
| CS 417 | Object-Oriented Methodologies | 3 |
| CS 420 | Cloud Security with Artificial Intelligence Approach | 3 |
| CS 430 | Internet Multimedia Programming | 3 |
| CS 599 | Data Mining | 3 |
| SPFD XXXX | Seminar in Cooperative Education | 3 |
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| ENGL 101 or ESL 101 | English Composition I or English Composition I for English as a Second Language Students | 4-6 |
| MATH 175 or MATH 165 | Enhanced Precalculus or Pre Calculus | 3-4 |
| CS 120 | Computers and Information Technology 1 | 3 |
| CS 101 | Computer Science I | 3 |
| General Education Tier I Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16-19 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 102 or ESL 102 | English Composition II or English Composition 2 ESL | 4 - 6 |
| MATH 192 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 2 | 4 |
| INTD 180 | Computer Tools For Science and Mathematics 1 | 3 |
| CS 102 | Computer Science II | 3 |
| CS 202 | Discrete Structures I 2 | 3 |
| Credits | 17-19 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| CS 203 | Discrete Structures II | 3 |
| CS 209 | Data Structures | 3 |
| MATH 140 or MATH 193 | Statistics I or Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 3 |
| General Education Tier I Course | 3 | |
| General Education Tier II Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CS 204 | Computer Organization 2 | 3 |
| CS 306 | Data Base Design | 3 |
| General Education Tier II Course | 3 | |
| General Education Tier II Course | 3 | |
| Minor or Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| CS 206 | Concepts of Operating Systems | 3 |
| CS 214 | Business Applications on the Microcomputer I 2 | 3 |
| Computer Science Elective 3XX or 4XX | 3 | |
| General Education Tier II Course | 3 | |
| General Education Tier II Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CS 215 or CS 252 | Business Applications on the Microcomputer II or Programming for All in Python and Computer Science Principles | 3 |
| CS 300 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| Elective or Minor Course | 3 | |
| Elective or Minor Course (or Co-Op) | 3 | |
| Elective or Minor Course (or Co-Op) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| CS 350 | Software Engineering I | 3 |
| Computer Science Elective 3XX or 4XX | 3 | |
| Computer Science Elective 3XX or 4XX | 3 | |
| General Education Tier III Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CS 351 | Software Engineering II | 3 |
| Computer Science Elective 3XX or 4XX | 3 | |
| Minor or Elective Course | 3 | |
| Minor or Elective Course | 3 | |
| Minor or Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120-125 | |
- 1
These courses are being used to satisfy General Education Tier I courses.
- 2
These courses are being used to satisfy Tier II Scientific and Quantitative Inquiries for Computer Science majors.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Computer Science BS program, students will be able to:
- Analyze, design and develop a web-based real-life large scale software systems
- Demonstrate the ability to orally communicate ideas and concepts
- Create written documentation to illustrate clear system and user documents
- Apply knowledge of software Engineering principles in the modeling, design and development of software projects
- Recognize key ethical issues affecting computer science and their responsibility as computer science professionals.