Computing, B.S.

The Bachelor of Science in Computing will give students a broad understanding of the ever changing field of Computing. Students will deepen their knowledge and sharpen their skills in one or more in-depth technical areas. Upon graduation, students will find employment in high-demand careers in areas such as cybersecurity, information technology, web or mobile development, data science, and game design and development.

Learning Outcomes

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.

These are the Student Outcomes mandated by the ABET General Criteria for accreditation in Computing programs. We have adopted these for our Program Outcomes as we intend to seek ABET accreditation.

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

Core Area A.2:

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

Pre-requisite for PHIL 4120

Students must take one of the following to satisfy either their Area B.1 OR Area C.2 requirements:

Core Area F - Major Specific Courses: 18 Hours

MATH 1113 - Precalculus 3.0 - 4.0 Credit Hours required (1 of 4)
CS 1300 - Introduction to Computing 4 Credit Hours
CS 1301 - Computer Science I 4 Credit Hours
CS 2100 - Introduction to Web Development 3 Credit Hours
COMP 2200 - Introduction to Databases 3 Credit Hours
COMP 2320 - Principles of Programming 3 Credit Hours (must earn C or better)
OR
CS 1302 - Computer Science II 4 Credit Hours (must earn C or better)

Supporting Courses: 6 hours

ENGL 3405 - Professional and Technical Writing 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 4120 - Professional Ethics 3 Credit Hours (writing-intensive course)

Major Required Breadth Courses: 18 hours

Purpose is to provide a broad foundation in the field of computing for all computing majors.

COMP 2300 - Fundamentals of Computing 3 Credit Hours
COMP 2500 - Intro to Computer Security 3 Credit Hours
COMP 3300 - Application Development I 3 Credit Hours
COMP 3400 - System and Network Admin I 3 Credit Hours
COMP 3600 - User-Centric Computing I 3 Credit Hours
COMP 3800 - Data Analytics 3 Credit Hours

Major Elective Breadth Courses: 12 hours

Choose four courses from this section.

COMP 2350 - Introduction to Digital Media 3 Credit Hours
COMP 2360 - Physical Computing 3 Credit Hours
COMP 3310 - Mobile Development 3 Credit Hours
COMP 3350 - Game Development I 3 Credit Hours
COMP 4400 - System and Network Admin II 3 Credit Hours
CS 3211 - Software Engineering I 3 Credit Hours
CS 3280 - Systems Programming 3 Credit Hours

Major Depth Courses: 9 hours

Choose three courses from this section.

COMP 3500 - Cybersecurity 3 Credit Hours
COMP 4200 - Advanced Database Systems 3 Credit Hours
COMP 4300 - Application Development II 3 Credit Hours
COMP 4350 - Game Development II 3 Credit Hours
COMP 4420 - DevOps 3 Credit Hours
COMP 4500 - Computer Forensics 3 Credit Hours
COMP 4600 - User-Centric Computing II 3 Credit Hours
COMP 4985 - Special Topics in Computing 3 Credit Hours
CS 4180 - Advanced Web Development 3 Credit Hours

Major Required Courses - High-Impact Practice and Professional Preparation: 6-9 hours

COMP 4982 - Capstone Project 3 Credit Hours (writing-intensive course, required)
COMP 4986 - Internship 3-6 Credit Hours (may be taken a second time for a total of 6 hours)

General Electives: 6-9 hours

Specific Requirements for a B.S. Degree in Computing

1. Students must sign the Program’s “Student Program Notification” form in order to declare a major in Computing. 2. Students must obtain an academic advisor in the Computing Program during the semester when declaring a major in Computing. 3. Students are allowed only one “D” in the Computing or Computer Science courses used to satisfy the major. 4. Students must complete the science major option of Core Area D 5. 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.