Computer Science, B.S.

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The major in Computer Science is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced studies in computer science and professional careers in the theoretical and technical side of computer-oriented information technology.

Requirements for Major in Computer Sciences

Admission to the Program

Admission is through a formal declaration of major. A student is admitted to the upper division computer science major after successful completion of CS 231 and completion of the general education program.

Requirements

In addition to the general education requirements, Computer Science majors are required to pass EN 250 - Technical Communication . For course credit toward Computer Science majors and minors must make a grade of “C” or better in all required courses.

See vertical curriculum for the listing of all required courses for the program.

Computer Science-125 Credit Hours

Freshman Year

First Semester

CS 215 - Fundamentals of Scientific Computing 3 Credit Hours
EN 131 - College English I 3 Credit Hours ^GE
FC 110 - Freshman Seminar I 1 Credit Hour ^GE
HI 130 - African American History 3 Credit Hours ^GE
MAT 241 - Calculus I with Analytic Geometry 4 Credit Hours
PE 113 - Health and Wellness 1 Credit Hour ^GE

Total: 15

Second Semester

BI 141 - Principles of Biology I (For Science Majors) 3 Credit Hours ^GE
BIL 141 - Principles of Biology I Lab 1 Credit Hour ^GE
EN 132 - College English II 3 Credit Hours ^GE
FC 111 - Freshman Seminar II 1 Credit Hour ^GE
MAT 242 - Calculus II with Analytic Geometry 4 Credit Hours
RELI 110 - Understanding Faith 3 Credit Hours ^GE

Total: 15

Sophomore Year

First Semester

CS 230 - Computer Programming I 3 Credit Hours
CSL 230 - Computer Programming I Laboratory 1 Credit Hour
FC 280 - Sophomore Seminar: Leadership 1 Credit Hour ^GE
3 Credit Hour Free Elective
HU 225 - Interdisciplinary Humanities 3 Credit Hours ^GE
OR
SS 245 - Interdisciplinary Social Science 3 Credit Hours ^GE
MAT 335 - Linear Algebra 3 Credit Hours
ML_ 131 - Modern Language I 3 Credit Hours ^GE

Total: 17

Second Semester

CS 231 - Computer Programming II 3 Credit Hours
CSL 231 - Computer Programming II Laboratory 1 Credit Hour
CS 330 - Databases 3 Credit Hours
MAT 337 - Probability and Statistics 3 Credit Hours
ML_ 132 - Modern Language II 3 Credit Hours ^GE
PHIL 230 - Ethics 2 Credit Hours ^GE
SC 230 - Introduction to Effective Oral Communication 2 Credit Hours ^GE

Total: 17

Junior Year

First Semester

CS 332 - Computer Organization and Assembly Language 3 Credit Hours
CS 333 - Data Structures 3 Credit Hours
CS 334 - Object Oriented Design 3 Credit Hours
CS 335 - Discrete Structures 3 Credit Hours
ENT 300 - Junior Seminar: Entrepreneurship 1 Credit Hour ^GE
PH 251 - College Physics I 3 Credit Hours
PHL 251 - College Physics I Laboratory 1 Credit Hour

Total: 17

Second Semester

CS 336 - Software Engineering 3 Credit Hours
CS 340 - Computer Networks and Communications 3 Credit Hours
CSL 340 - Computer Networks and Communications Laboratory 1 Credit Hour
EN 250 - Technical Communication 3 Credit Hours
PH 252 - College Physics II 3 Credit Hours
PHL 252 - College Physics II Laboratory 1 Credit Hour

Total: 14

Senior Year

First Semester

CS 331 - Mobile Applications Development 3 Credit Hours
CSL 331 - Mobile Applications Development Laboratory 1 Credit Hour
CS 437 - Digital Circuits 3 Credit Hours
CSL 437 - Digital Circuits Laboratory 1 Credit Hour
CS 497 - Senior Design I 3 Credit Hours
E 333 - Networked Autonomous Robotics 3 Credit Hours
EL 333 - Networked Autonomous Robotics Laboratory 1 Credit Hour

Total: 15

Second Semester

CS 433 - Operating Systems 3 Credit Hours
CS 436 - Computability 3 Credit Hours
CS 438 - Computer Architecture 3 Credit Hours
CS 498 - Senior Design II 3 Credit Hours
CIS 466 - Network Security 3 Credit Hours

Total: 15

Notes:

GE = General Education Courses

* Based on your placement testing scores, these courses may require prerequisites which may extend the number of semesters needed to complete degree requirements. These prerequisites do not count towards the degree for graduation.

**MARCHlNG BAND MEMBERS ONLY, MUST substitute PE Activity with MUB 110 - Marching Band .

**ROTC MEMBERS ONLY, substitute PE Activity with MY 104 - Basic Military Science and MYL 104 - Basic Military Science Laboratory . (ROTC)