Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Program Objectives
- The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program is to provide students with an education that will prepare them to develop a career in the fields of computer science or computer forensics.
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 11.0101
Major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Graduation Requirements | ||
| General Education | 36 | |
| Foundations of Learning | ||
| GSD 101 | Foundations of Learning | 3 |
| Upper division courses (42 hrs. distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives categories) | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| CSC 185 | Discrete Structures I 1 | 3 |
| CSC 190 | Object- Oriented Programming I 1 | 3 |
| CSC 191 | Object-Oriented Programming II | 3 |
| CSC 195 | Discrete Structures II | 3 |
| CSC 308 | Mobile App Development for Apple iOS | 3 |
| CSC 310 | Data Structures | 3 |
| CSC 313 | Database Systems | 3 |
| CSC 338 | Fundamentals of Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CSC 340 | Ethics & Software Engineering | 3 |
| CSC 499 | CS Career Preparation | 1 |
| EET 252 | Digital Electronics | 3 |
| MAT 239 | Linear Algebra and Matrices | 3 |
| MAT 244 | Calculus II | 4 |
| STA 270 | Applied Statistics | 4 |
| Concentrations | ||
| Students must select one of the following Concentrations: | 27-37 | |
Artificial Intelligence in Data Science | ||
Computer Science (General) | ||
Interactive Multimedia | ||
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose from 1-12 hour of free electives | 1-12 | |
| Total Hours | 120-122 | |
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Students without a 25 ACT or 590 SAT will be advised to take CSC 170 Intro to Game Programming as preparation for CSC 185 Discrete Structures I and CSC 190 Object- Oriented Programming I.
Artificial Intelligence in Data Science Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| CSC 311 | Algorithms I | 3 |
| CSC 320 | Algorithms II | 3 |
| CSC 545 | Theory of Database Systems | 3 |
| CSC 546 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| CSC 581 | Machine Learning | 3 |
| CSC 582 | Big Data | 3 |
| CSC 583 | Data Visualization | 3 |
| Choose from one hour of the following: | 1 | |
| Innovative Problem Solving | ||
| Independent Work | ||
| Senior Seminar | ||
| Supporting Course Requirements | ||
| Calculus I (Element 2) G | ||
| STA 340 | Applied Regression Analysis | 3 |
| STA 375 | Sampling Methods | 3 |
| STA 380 | Nonparametric Statistics | 3 |
| STA 575 | Statistical Methods Using SAS | 3 |
| STA 580 | R and Introductory Data Mining | 3 |
| Total Hours | 37 | |
Computer Science (General) Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| CSC 311 | Algorithms I | 3 |
| CSC 320 | Algorithms II | 3 |
| CSC 360 | Computer Org & Architecture | 3 |
| CSC 400 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CSC 440 | Applied Software Engineering | 3 |
| CSC 460 | Computer Network & System Administration | 3 |
| CSC 541 | Software Testing | 3 |
| CSC 545 | Theory of Database Systems | 3 |
| Choose from one hour of the following: | 1 | |
| Innovative Problem Solving | ||
| Independent Work | ||
| Senior Seminar | ||
| Supporting Course Requirements | ||
| MAT 234 | Calculus I (Element 2) G | 1 |
| Choose two courses with different prefixes of the following: | 1-3 | |
| Cell and Molecular Biology and Cell and Molecular Biology Lab (Element 4) G | ||
| Ecology and Evolution and Ecology and Evolution Lab (Element 4) G | ||
| General Chemistry and General Chemistry Lab I (Element 4) G | ||
| Earthquakes and Volcanoes (Element 4) G | ||
| Great Moments in Earth History (Element 4) G | ||
| University Physics I (Element 4) G | ||
| Total Hours | 27-29 | |
Interactive Multimedia Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| CSC 140 | Introduction to Computer Game Design | 3 |
| CSC 315 | 3D Modeling | 3 |
| CSC 316 | 3D Game Engine Design | 3 |
| CSC 550 | Graphics Programming | 3 |
| CSC 520 | Multimedia System and Forensics | 3 |
| or CSC 555 | Topics in Multimedia:___ | |
| CSC 491 | Game Design Capstone | 3 |
| One CSC course at 300-level or above 1 | 3 | |
| Choose from one hour of the following: | 1 | |
| Innovative Problem Solving | ||
| Independent Work | ||
| Senior Seminar | ||
| Supporting Course Requirements | ||
| Mass Media and Society (Element 5B) G | ||
| INF 123 | Exploring Virtual Worlds | 3 |
| Calculus I (Element 2) G | ||
| MUS 290 | Music for Visual Media | 2 |
| University Physics I (Element 4) G | ||
| Drawing I (Element 3A) G | ||
or ART 200 | Art Appreciation: Orientation | |
| Total Hours | 27 | |
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Except CSC 349 Applied Learning in Computer Science
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Course also satisfies a General Education element. Hours are included within the 36 hr. General Education requirement above.