Computer Science Composite, B.S.

Recommended for students who seek careers in computer science or who wish to pursue graduate education. This is a SUU composite degree (a minor is not required).

General Education Core (33 Credits)

See General Education

Core Course Requirements (must take MATH 1210 *) 17 credits
Knowledge Areas Requirements (must take CSIS 1010 , BIOL 1610 /BIOL 1615 and either CHEM 1210 /CHEM 1215 or PHYS 2210 /PHYS 2215 ) 16 credits

Note:

* If you are not prepared for this math course you may need additional math courses. Please see your Advisor.

University Requirements (3 credits)

NOTE: As of 7/12/2019, students pursuing this bachelor’s degree are no longer required to complete the Experiential Education Requirement courses for graduation.

Experiential Education Requirement - EDGE (1-3 Credits)

Complete One Track:

Original Project Track (1-3 Credits)

Student create a project of their own design

UNIV 1010 - EDGE Program Introduction 1 credits Students transferring with more than 60 credits may waive this requirement if they complete the “EDGE Fast Track” online training.
UNIV 3925 - EDGE Project Proposal: [Engagement Center] 1 credits
UNIV 4925 - EDGE Program Completion: [Engagement Center] 1 credits

Select Project Track (2 Credits)

Students select a project from the designated list

UNIV 1010 - EDGE Program Introduction 1 credits Students transferring with more than 60 credits may waive this requirement if they complete the “EDGE Fast Track” online training.
UNIV 4930 - EDGE Select Track Completion: [Engagement Center] 1 credits

CSIS Common Core (36 Credits)

CSIS 1400 - Fundamentals of Programming 3 credits
CSIS 1410 - Object Oriented Programming 3 credits
CSIS 2420 - Introduction to Algorithms & Data Structures 3 credits
CSIS 2600 - Data Communications & Networking 3 credits
CSIS 2810 - Computer Organization & Architecture 3 credits
CSIS 3100 - Systems Analysis and Design 3 credits
CSIS 3200 - Database Design & Management 3 credits
CSIS 3600 - Operating Systems 3 credits
CSIS 3650 - Network Security 3 credits
EET 2750 - PC Hardware 3 credits
EET 2780 - Digital Electronics I 3 credits
MATH 1630 - Discrete Mathematics 3 credits

CS Core Required (36-37 Credits)

CSIS 2450 - Software Engineering 3 credits
CSIS 3000 - Advanced Algorithms & Data Structures 3 credits
CSIS 3150 - C and C++ Programming 3 credits
CSIS 3550 - Foundations of Computation Theory 3 credits
CSIS 4550 - Programming Languages 3 credits
CSIS 4800 - CS Capstone Project 3 credits
EET 3780 - Applications of Microprocessors 3 credits
MATH 1220 - Calculus II 4 credits
MATH 2270 - Linear Algebra 3 credits
MATH 3700 - Probability & Statistics 4 credits
Must include one of the following pairs to complete a full year science sequence (12+ credits of Science):
BIOL 1620 - General Biology II 3 credits
BIOL 1625 - General Biology Lab II 1 credits
or
CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II 4 credits
CHEM 1225 - Principles of Chemistry II Lab 1 credits
or
PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists & Engineers II 4 credits
PHYS 2225 - Physics for Scientists & Engineers II Lab 1 credits

CS Major Electives (15 Credits)

Choose 15 credits from the following:

CSIS 3400 - Graphics Programming 3 credits
CSIS 3500 - Advanced Computer Architecture 3 credits
CSIS 3700 - Computer Forensics 3 credits
CSIS 4300 - Mobile Application Development 3 credits
CSIS 4350 - Web Programming 3 credits
CSIS 4540 - Human-Computer Interfaces 3 credits
CSIS 4700 - Internet Forensics & Cyber Security 3 credits
EET 3790 - Computer Interfacing 3 credits

Total Credits, B.S. degree: 121-124

Note

Credits older than 10 years must be approved by the CSIS Department Chair before being allowed to count towards the major due to the rapid change in the industry.