Computer Science, BCS

Program Requirements

All departmental courses for the BCS must be completed with a grade of C- or higher.

CS 108 - Introduction to Computing
CS 112 - Introduction to Data Structures
CS 212 - Data Structures and Algorithms
CS 214 - Programming Language Concepts
CS 232 - Operating Systems and Networking
CS 262 - Software Engineering
CS 195 - Introductory Computing Seminar (take 3 semesters)
CS 295 - Computing Seminar (take 3 semesters)
CS 384 - Perspectives on Computing
CS 396 - Senior Project in Computing
CS 398 - Senior Project in Computing II

Four from:

CS 300 - Special Topics in Computer Science *
CS 312 - Logic, Computability, and Complexity
CS 320 - Advanced Computer Architecture
CS 324 - Cross Cultural Engagement across the Digital Divide
CS 332 - Advanced Computer Networks
CS 336 - Web Development
CS 338 - Computer System Administration
CS 342 - Database Management Systems
CS 344 - Artificial Intelligence
CS 352 - Computer Graphics
CS 364 - Computer Security
CS 372 - Numerical Analysis
CS 374 - High Performance Computing
IS 337 - Introduction to Website Administration
ENGR 304 - Fundamentals of Digital Systems
ENGR 325 - Computer Architecture and Digital Systems Design
An approved interim

Total Semester Hours: 39-43

* Students may count multiple sections of CS 300 as different advanced electives in their computer science programs, provided those sections address different topics.

Cognates

(37 semester hours)

CAS 101 - Oral Rhetoric
ENGR 220 - Introduction to Computer Architecture
MATH 171 - Calculus I
MATH 251 - Discrete Mathematics
MATH 252 - Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
STAT 243 - Statistics OR STAT 343 - Probability and Statistics
MATH 255 - Introductory Linear Algebra OR STAT 245 - Applied Data Analysis

One college laboratory science elective selected from:

ASTR 211 - Planetary and Stellar Astronomy
ASTR 212 - Galactic Astronomy and Cosmology
BIOL 160 - Ecological and Evolutionary Systems
BIOL 161 - Cellular and Genetic Systems
BIOL 230 - Physiological Systems
CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I
CHEM 104 - General Chemistry II
GEO 151 - Introduction to Geology
GEO 152 - Historical Geology
PHYS 132 - Matter, Light, and Energy
PHYS 133 - Introductory Physics: Mechanics and Gravity
PHYS 235 - Introductory Physics: Electricity and Magnetism

Two additional courses selected from:

Laboratory science electives listed above, or courses that count toward the mathematics major . The total number of hours of mathematics and laboratory science courses must be at least 30.