Computer Science, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Interactive Multimedia (B.S.)
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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
Summary Checklist for General Education
Code | Title | Hours |
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Element 1 | ||
A: Written Communication | 3 | |
B: Written Communication | 3 | |
C: Oral Communication | 3 | |
Element 2 | ||
Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | |
Element 3 | ||
A: Arts | 3 | |
B: Humanities | 3 | |
Element 4 | ||
Natural Sciences | 6 | |
Element 5 | ||
A: Historical Science | 3 | |
B: Social Behavioral Science | 3 | |
Element 6 | ||
Diversity of Perspectives Experiences | 6 | |
Total Hours | 36 |
Students are expected to complete Elements 1 and 2 within their first 60 hours of college credit.
Major
Code | Title | Hours |
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University Graduation Requirements | ||
General Education | 36 | |
Student Success Seminar | ||
SCO 100 | Student Success Seminar | 1 |
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 |
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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.