B.S. in Computer Science
49 credit hours required. Plus 22-23 credits of cognates.
The B.S. degree option in Computer Science is appropriate if you want
to pursue a career as a computing professional or to enter graduate
school. This degree option includes coursework in software design, the theory of computation, algorithms, computer systems, networks, programming
languages, and software engineering. The B.S. degree option
also includes required courses in mathematics and a science sequence.
All courses are 3 credits unless noted. Credits are divided as follows:
| Required Courses |
|
46 |
| CIS 201 | Computer Science I (4 credits) | |
| CIS 203 | Computer Science II (4 credits) | |
| CIS 300 | Foundations of Computer Science* (4 credits) | |
| CIS 301 | Theory of Computation | |
| CIS 303 | Algorithm Analysis and Design | |
| CIS 310 | Operating Systems | |
| CIS 356 | Assembly Language and Computer Architecture (4 credits) | |
| CIS 380 | Professional Practice | |
| CIS 405 | Software Engineering | |
| CIS 410 | Computer Networks | |
| CIS 443 | Programming Languages | |
| CIS xxx | CS Elective (3xx or 4xx) | |
| CIS xxx | CS Elective (3xx or 4xx) | |
| CIS xxx | CS Elective (3xx or 4xx) | |
Capstone Experience (see information on next page) |
3 |
|
| One of the following | ||
| CIS 480 | Senior Project | |
| CIS 490 | CS Internship | |
Cognate Requirements in Mathematics |
14-15 |
|
| MATH 125 | Probability and Statistics I** | |
| MATH 151 | Calculus I (4 credits) | |
| MATH 152 | Calculus II (4 credits) | |
One of the following |
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| MATH 253 | Multivariate Calculus (4 credits) | |
| MATH 375 | Linear Algebra I | |
| MATH 423 | Modern Algebra I | |
Cognate Requirements in Science |
8 |
|
| One of the following: BIOL 152 and 152 General Biology I and II (2 @ 4 credits) CHEM 105 and 106 General Chemistry 1 & 2 (2 @ 4 credits) PHYS 103 and 204 University Physics I and II (2 @ 4 credits) |
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