Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2021

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Computer Science, B.S.

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Accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates of the program will have an ability to:

Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

Requirement

Core Areas A, B, C, D, and E: 42 Hours

Core Curriculum

Core Area A:

MATH 1113 - Precalculus 3.0 - 4.0 Credit Hours required (3 of 4)

Core Area D:

MATH 1634 - Calculus I 4 Credit Hours (required)

Take any two from the following (with Lab Component):

BIOL 1107 - Principles of Biology I 3 Credit Hours
(+)
BIOL 1107L - Principles of Biology I Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
BIOL 1108 - Principles of Biology II 3 Credit Hours
(+)
BIOL 1108L - Principles of Biology II Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
CHEM 1211 - Principles of Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours
(+)
CHEM 1211L - Principles of Chemistry I Lab 1 Credit Hours
CHEM 1212 - Principles of Chemistry II 3 Credit Hours
(+)
CHEM 1212L - Principles of Chemistry II Lab 1 Credit Hours
PHYS 2211 - Principles of Physics I 3 Credit Hours
(+)
PHYS 2211L - Principles of Physics I Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
PHYS 2212 - Principles of Physics II 3 Credit Hours
(+)
PHYS 2212L - Principles of Physics II Laboratory 1 Credit Hours

Core Area F - Major Specific Courses: 18 Hours

CS 1301 - Computer Science I 4 Credit Hours
CS 1302 - Computer Science II 4 Credit Hours
CS 2100 - Introduction to Web Development 3 Credit Hours
MATH 1113 - Precalculus 3.0 - 4.0 Credit Hours (from Area A)
MATH 1634 - Calculus I 4 Credit Hours (from Area D)
MATH 2853 - Elementary Linear Algebra 3 Credit Hours
MATH 1401 - Elementary Statistics 3 Credit Hours (2 of 3)

Supporting courses: 7 Hours

ENGL 3405 - Professional and Technical Writing 3 Credit Hours
MATH 1401 - Elementary Statistics 3 Credit Hours (1 of 3)

Select 1 course from the following:

MATH 3003 - Transition to Advanced Mathematics 3 Credit Hours
MATH 2644 - Calculus II 4 Credit Hours

Program body: 47 Hours

CS 3110 - System Architecture 3 Credit Hours
CS 3151 - Data Structures and Discrete Mathematics I 4 Credit Hours
CS 3152 - Data Structures and Discrete Mathematics II 4 Credit Hours
CS 3201 - Program Construction I 3 Credit Hours
CS 3202 - Program Construction II 3 Credit Hours
CS 3211 - Software Engineering I 3 Credit Hours
CS 3212 - Software Engineering II 3 Credit Hours
CS 3230 - Information Management 3 Credit Hours
CS 3270 - Intelligent Systems 3 Credit Hours
CS 3280 - Systems Programming 3 Credit Hours
CS 4225 - Distributed and Cloud Computing 3 Credit Hours
CS 4982 - Computing Capstone 3 Credit Hours
CS 4986 - Computing Internship 3 Credit Hours
2 additional 4000-level CS electives 6

Electives: 4-6 Hours

Total: 120 Hours

Specific Requirements for a B.S. Degree in Computer Science

Students must sign the Department’s “Student Program Notification” form in order to declare a major in Computer Science.
Students must obtain an academic advisor in the Department of Computer Science during the semester when declaring a major in Computer Science.
Students are allowed only one “D” in the Computer Science courses used to satisfy the major.
The minimum cumulative grade point average required for graduation is 2.0.
Students must complete the science major option of Core Areas A & D
Students must take at least two 3000/4000 level DSW (Discipline Specific Writing) courses for a total of 6 hours, with at least 3 hours in the major.
There is no physical education requirement. Physical education classes will not count as electives.
Students must complete other requirements for the major as listed by the Department of Computer Science.

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