Computer Science, B.S.

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The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is designed to prepare students for a career in the computer profession, business, or education. It provides students with a solid foundation in both theoretical and applied computer science while also allowing them to explore other areas of interest. The B.S. degree is recommended for students planning to pursue graduate school.

General Education Requirements (A&S)

In addition to major requirements, students must meet the General Education Requirements that correlate to their degree.

For B.A. and B.S. degrees, see General Education Requirements for the B.A. and B.S. Degrees (A&S) .
For Transfer students, see General Education Requirements for Transfer Students (A&S) .

Major GPA and Grade Requirements

All required courses (including elective and application requirements for a major) must be completed with a minimum overall average of 2.25. Each of these courses must be taken for a letter grade and may not be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Requirements for the Major

Required credits: 74-76

Computer Science Core

CS 114 - Fundamentals of Computing I 4 credit(s)
CS 115 - Fundamentals of Computing II 4 credit(s)
CS 211 - Architecture and Assembly Language 4 credit(s)
CS 220 - Data Structures 3 credit(s)
CS 320 - Concepts of Programming Languages 3 credit(s)
CS 340 - Formal Languages and Automata 3 credit(s)
CS 460 - Software Development 3 credit(s)
CS 451 - Computer Operating Systems 3 credit(s)
ECE 231 - Digital System Logic 3 credit(s)
ECE 232 - Digital Laboratory 1 credit(s)

Mathematics Core

M 144 - Calculus I 4 credit(s)
M 145 - Calculus II 4 credit(s)
M 220 - Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory 3 credit(s)
M 221W - Discrete Mathematics I 4 credit(s)
M 260 - Data Analysis 4 credit(s)

Science Core

Choose one of the following sets of lab science courses (also satisfies A&S requirement):

BIO 122 - Biological Science 4 credit(s) AND
BIO 123 - Biological Science 4 credit(s)
OR
CH 110 - College Chemistry 4 credit(s) AND
CH 111 - College Chemistry 4 credit(s)
OR
PHY 112 - Calculus-Based Physics I 4 credit(s) AND
PHY 113 - Calculus-Based Physics II 4 credit(s)
- One additional 4-credit lab science course

Elective Courses

Three upper-level CS electives
One upper-level M or CS elective