Computer Science, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Interactive Multimedia (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 |
| Writing Intensive Course (Hrs. incorporated into Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives category) | ||
| Upper division courses (42 hrs. distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives categories) | ||
| ACCT - Computer Science majors will fulfill ACCT with the following. (Credit hours may be incorporated into Major or Supporting requirements) | ||
| Choose from one of the following: | ||
| Applied Learning in Computer Science | ||
| Applied Software Engineering | ||
| Game Design Capstone | ||
| Computer Forensics Capstone | ||
| Independent Work (with a program-approved topic) | ||
| 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 |
| Concentrations | ||
| Students must select one of the following Concentrations: | ||
Computer Science (General) | ||
Computer Technology | ||
| Interactive Multimedia | 47 | |
Artificial Intelligence in Data Science | ||
| Supporting Course Requirements | ||
| Choose from 16-34 hours of supporting courses | ||
16-18 hours of Computer Science (General) | ||
24-25 hours of Computer Technology | ||
25-28 hours of Interactive Multimedia | ||
30-34 hours of Artificial Intelligence in Data Science | ||
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose from 14 hours of free electives | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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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.
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 | 6 |
| 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 | ||
| EET 252 | Digital Electronics | 3 |
| INF 123 | Exploring Virtual Worlds | 3 |
| INF 391 | Game Level Design for ____ | 3 |
| Calculus I (Element 2) G | ||
| MAT 239 | Linear Algebra and Matrices | 3 |
| MAT 244 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MUS 290 | Film Scoring | 2 |
| University Physics I (Element 4) G | ||
| STA 270 | Applied Statistics | 4 |
| Drawing I (Element 3A) G | ||
or ART 200 | Art Appreciation: Orientation | |
| Total Hours | 47 | |
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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.