Computer Science (B.S.)

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Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the major.
All prerequisite courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better.
Credits older than 10 years must be approved by the CSCY Department Chair before being allowed to count towards the degree due to the rapid change in the industry.
Computer Science majors must take the approved comprehensive national examination in computer science during their senior year, passing with a score in at least the 25th percentile. This test is generally taken during CS 4800 - Computer Science Capstone Project .
Computer Science is recommended for students who seek careers in computer science or who wish to pursue graduation education.
All Computer Science majors can also earn the Cybersecurity (Minor) and/or Information Technology (Minor) . Please see their respective catalog entries for more details.
Students who complete the first two years of requirements for Computer Science have also completed the requirements for the Software Development (A.A.S.) . Please see that program’s catalog entry for more details.
If a student does not possess Computer Application skills, the following course is suggested but does not pertain to the degree: CSCY 1000 - Introduction to Computer Applications and the Internet .

General Education Requirement (30-35 Credits)

See General Education for course options.

Core Course Requirements (12-15 Credits)
Breadth Area Requirements (16-20 Credits)

Please note: All students must complete a minimum of 30 credits between the Core and Breadth Area requirements.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)

Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 Credits

* Note: A portion of the B.S. requirements may be met by fulfilling the General Education Core and Breadth Areas. Because of this, these credits are typically not counted in the degree total at the bottom of page. Some students majoring in non-science fields may need additional math/science courses to reach the minimum 12 credits. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

Computer Science Curriculum (83 Credits)

Foundational Coursework (23 Credits)

CS 2300 - Discrete Structures 3 Credit(s)

Mathematics Requirements (12 Credits)

MATH 1210 - Calculus I 4 Credit(s) * (can be used to fulfill General Education Quantitative Literacy)
MATH 2170 - Applied Linear Algebra 3 Credit(s)

Complete 5 Credits from the Following

MATH 1100 - Applied Calculus 3 Credit(s) * (can be used to fulfill General Education Quantitative Literacy)
MATH 1220 - Calculus II 4 Credit(s)
MATH 2900 - Mathematical Software: [TOPIC] 1 Credit(s) (can be repeated for up to 3 credits)
MATH 3700 - Probability and Statistics 4 Credit(s)

Note

* Students who are not prepared for this math course may need additional math credits/preparation. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for more information.

Natural Science (8 Credits)

Students must take at least six (6) semester credit hours (or equivalent) in natural science coursework intended for science and engineering majors, with at least two (2) semester credit hours in labs. This coursework must develop an understanding of the scientific method and must include laboratory work. Complete two (2) lectures with their corresponding labs from the following:

BIOL 1610 - General Biology I 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Life Sciences Breadth Area)
BIOL 1615 - General Biology Lab I 1 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Life Sciences Breadth Area)
BIOL 1620 - General Biology II 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 1625 - General Biology Lab II 1 Credit(s)
CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I 4 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Physical Sciences Breadth Area)
CHEM 1215 - Principles of Chemistry I Lab 1 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Physical Sciences Breadth Area)
CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II 4 Credit(s)
CHEM 1225 - Principles of Chemistry II Lab 1 Credit(s)
PHYS 2210 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I 4 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Physical Sciences Breadth Area)
PHYS 2215 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab 1 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Physical Sciences Breadth Area)
PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II 4 Credit(s)
PHYS 2225 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab 1 Credit(s)

CSCY Common Core (15 Credits)

CSCY 1200 - Critical Thinking for Logic and Design 3 Credit(s)
CS 1400 - Fundamentals of Programming 3 Credit(s)
CS 1410 - Object Oriented Programming 3 Credit(s)
CSCY 2000 - Web Development 3 Credit(s)
CSCY 2400 - Technology and Ethics 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Breadth Area)

Computer Science Required Core (33 Credits)

CS 2420 - Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures 3 Credit(s)
CS 2450 - Software Engineering 3 Credit(s)
CS 2810 - Computer Organization and Architecture 3 Credit(s)
CS 3000 - Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures 3 Credit(s)
CS 3550 - Foundations of Computation Theory 3 Credit(s)
CS 3600 - Operating Systems 3 Credit(s)
CS 4550 - Programming Languages 3 Credit(s)
CS 4800 - Computer Science Capstone Project 3 Credit(s)
CSCY 1450 - Security Scripting 3 Credit(s)
CSCY 3200 - Database Design and Management 3 Credit(s)

Complete One of the Following

Complete one of the following two courses. The course not used in this section may be counted in the Computer Science Major Electives.

CS 3150 - C and C++ Programming 3 Credit(s)
CS 3250 - Java Programming 3 Credit(s)

Computer Science Major Electives (9 Credits)

Complete 9 credits from the following:

CS 3150 - C and C++ Programming 3 Credit(s) (if not completed for the Computer Science Required Core)
CS 3250 - Java Programming 3 Credit(s) (if not completed for the Computer Science Required Core)
CS 3300 - Mobile App Development for Android 3 Credit(s)
CS 3350 - Game Design and Development 3 Credit(s)
CS 4100 - Virtual Reality Programming 3 Credit(s)
CS 4150 - Machine Learning 3 Credit(s)
CS 4200 - Big Data Analytics 3 Credit(s)
CS 4300 - Mobile App Development for iOS 3 Credit(s)
CS 4350 - Web Programming 3 Credit(s)
CS 4720 - Artificial Intelligence 3 Credit(s)

Computer Science Electives (3 Credits)

Complete 3 credits from the following:

CSCY 1100 - Outreach Computing Projects 1 Credit(s)
CSCY 3990 - Undergraduate Research 1-5 Credit(s)
CSCY 4850 - Special Topics 1-4 Credit(s)
CSCY 4880 - Community Engagement 1-3 Credit(s)
CSCY 4890 - Internship 1-9 Credit(s)
Any additional course from the Computer Science Major Electives list 3 Credit(s)

Free Electives (2-21 Credits)

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn a minimum of 40 upper-division credits (courses numbered 3000-4999). Students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

Total Credits, B.S. Degree: 120

Program 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.
Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.