| Department: | Mathematics & Computer Science / College of Science & Engineering |
| Hours Required: | 120 |
| Categories: | Major, Minor, Undergraduate |
| Delivery: | On-Campus |
B.S. in Computer Science offers the students a strong and general foundation in computer science theories and practices. Students learn how to design and implement efficient and intelligent algorithmic solutions to challenging computer science problems. They are also trained in data management, data analytics, software engineering and other core computer science concepts. Both desktop and mobile platforms are introduced.
Learning Goals
- Our graduates communicate effectively.
- Our graduates can make ethical decisions related to the use of technology.
- Our graduates demonstrate the knowledge and principles of computer operating systems, architecture and machine organization to solve problems.
- Our graduates use technology effectively.
- Our graduates demonstrate the knowledge and analytical skills that are required for careers in computer science.
University Requirement (2 hours)
GSTD 1002 – Freshman Seminar
General Education (28 hours)
Note: 7 hours of mathematics and physical science requirements are included in the major.
Computer Science (60-62 hours)
CSCI 2103 – Computer Science I and CSCI 2101 – Computer Science I Lab
CSCI 2113 – Computer Science II and CSCI 2111 – Computer Science II Lab
CSCI 3063 – High Level Language
CSCI 3103 – Data Structures and Algorithms
CSCI 3143 – Network Security
CSCI 3213 – Computer Networking
CSCI 3233 – Theory of Computation
CSCI 3403 – Artificial Intelligence
CSCI 3703 – Computer Architecture
CSCI 4133 – Operating Systems
CSCI 4143 – Programming Languages and Compilers
CSCI 4153 – Software Engineering
CSCI 4203 – Database Design and Implementation
CSCI 4922 – Senior Project I
CSCI 4932 – Senior Project II
15-17 hours of upper-level Computer Science, Data Science, or Mathematics electives
Mathematics (17-19 hours)
MATH 2033 – Discrete Mathematics
MATH 2753 – Linear Algebra
Select 5 hours from the following:
MATH 1525 – Calculus I
MATH 2125 – Applied Calculus
Select 3 hours from the following:
MATH 3043 – Applied Probability and Statistics I
MATH 4073 – Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Select 3-5 hours from the following:
MATH 1545 – Calculus II
MATH 3143 – Applied Probability and Statistics II
MATH 4233 – Data Science
MATH 4533 – Statistical Methods
Physics (4 hours)
Select one of the following course combinations:
PHYS 2003 – College Physics I and PHYS 2001 – College Physics I Lab
or
PHYS 2203 – University Physics I and PHYS 2201 – University Physics I Lab
Other Requirements (4 hours)
CSCI 2001 – Information Technology Seminar
ENGL 3023 – Technical Writing
Electives (3 hours)
3 hours of unrestricted electives
Total Hours – 120
Minor Requirements:
The minor in computer science is designed to serve the entire University, and is particularly attractive when added to any major in that it increases both employment opportunities and graduate school options. The minor in computer science, when combined with a major in mathematics or engineering, would prepare the student to pursue graduate study in computer science.
Computer Science Minor (21 hours)
CSCI 2103 – Computer Science I
CSCI 2113 – Computer Science II
CSCI 3063 – High Level Language
CSCI 3103 – Data Structures and Algorithms
CSCI 3203 – Assembler and Machine Organization
CSCI 4133 – Operating Systems
MATH 2033 – Discrete Mathematics
