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Computer Science Major – Bachelor of Science
Program Competencies
Upon graduation from the Computer Science program, students will have the ability to:
- Analyze complex computing problems and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate computing-based solutions 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.
Program Requirements
General Education
Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University. Program requirements that are also general education requirements will count in both places (as applicable).
Computer Science Major Requirements
| CIS 205 | Introduction to Programming - C++ | 3 |
| CS 170 | Introduction to Computer Science | 4 |
| CS 285 | Programming in C# | 3 |
| CS 303 | Data Structures | 3 |
| CS 310 | Algorithms and Advanced Data Structures | 3 |
| CS 335 | Theory of Programming Language | 3 |
| CS 340 | Computer Architecture and Organization | 3 |
| CS 360 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CS 372 | Math for Gaming and Computer Science Applications | 3 |
| CS 380 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| CS 385 | Advanced Programming Methods | 3 |
| CS 440 | Parallel and Distributed Systems | 3 |
| CS 480 | Computer Security | 3 |
| CS 499C | Capstone and Senior Thesis I | 2 |
| CS 499D | Capstone and Senior Thesis II | 1 |
| MATH 175 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 275 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 308 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 54 |
Choose one of the following:
| MATH 353 | Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 365 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Choose 9 hours from the following in consultation with advisor (six hours must be from the CS prefix):
| CS 172 | Computer Games Concepts | 3 |
| CS 312 | Game Prototype Design and Implementation | 3 |
| CS 412 | Software Engineering for Computer Games | 3 |
| CS 420 | Data Mining Concepts | 3 |
| CS 430 | Machine Learning | 3 |
| CS 450 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
| CS 460 | Scientific and Parallel Computing | 3 |
| CS 470 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| CS 472 | Multiplayer Networking Game Programming | 3 |
| CS 476 | Special Problems | 1-3 |
| CS 482 | Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CS 485 | Network Security | 3 |
| CIS 314 | Advanced Programming-Java | 3 |
| CIS 322 | Systems Security and Information Assurance | 3 |
| CIS 326 | Introduction to Databases | 3 |
| CIS 405 | Web Development Strategies and E-commerce | 3 |
| CIS 442 | Network Administration | 3 |
| EEC 345 | Microprocessor Electronics | 3 |
| EEC 480 | Digital Communication and Networking | 3 |
| MATH 320 | Information Theory and Codes | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Minor
All majors must also include a minor or additional major. See Terms to Know.
Free Electives
Total Credit Hours: 120