Computer Science, B.S.
View ChecksheetMinimum Total Credit Hours: 120
Overall GPA - Combined and OU: 2.00
Major GPA - Combined and OU: 2.00
Curriculum GPA - Combined and OU: 2.00
Program Code: B235
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Computer Science and Similarly Named Computing Programs Program Criteria.
In order to progress in your curriculum in the Gallogly College of Engineering, and as a specific graduation requirement, a grade of C or better is required in each course in the curriculum, including all prerequisite courses.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 1-4 | |
| Introduction to Computer Programming for Programmers | ||
| Java for Programmers | ||
| Introduction to Computer Programming for Non-Programmers | ||
| C S 2334 | Programming Structures and Abstractions | 4 |
| C S 2413 | Data Structures | 3 |
| C S 2813 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| or MATH 2513 | Discrete Mathematical Structures | |
| C S 2614 | Computer Organization | 4 |
| C S 3323 | Principles of Programming Languages | 3 |
| C S 3113 | Introduction to Operating Systems | 3 |
| C S 3203 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| C S 3823 | Theory of Computation | 3 |
| C S 4173 | Computer Security | 3 |
| C S 4413 | Algorithm Analysis | 3 |
| C S 4513 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| C S 4273 | Capstone Design Project | 3 |
| C S 4473 | Parallel, Distributed, and Network Programming | 3 |
| C S Electives | ||
| Choose 12 credits of approved C S electives from a list maintained by the department | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 54-57 | |
Major Support Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Math | ||
| MATH 2924 | Differential and Integral Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 3333 | Linear Algebra I | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Probability, Statistics and Random Processes | ||
| Applied Engineering Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Mathematical Statistics | ||
| Applied Statistical Methods | ||
| Technical Electives | 9 | |
| Choose 9 credits of approved technical electives from a list maintained by the department. | ||
| Additional College Requirements | ||
| ENGR 1411 | Pathways to Engineering Thinking 1 | 1 |
| ENGR 2002 | Professional Development | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 22 | |
General Education and College Requirements
Courses designated as Core I, II, III, IV, or V are part of the General Education curriculum. Students must complete a minimum of 40 hours of General Education courses, chosen from the approved list, including at least one upper-division Gen. Ed. course outside of the student’s major. Courses graded P/NP will not apply.
A grade of C or better is required in each course in the curriculum, including all prerequisite courses.
UNIVERSITY-WIDE GENERAL EDUCATION (MINIMUM 40 HOURS) AND COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Area I: Symbolic and Oral Communication | ||
| English Composition | ||
| ENGL 1113 | Principles of English Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 1213 | Principles of English Composition | 3 |
| or EXPO 1213 | Expository Writing | |
| Language (0-10 hours in the same language) | ||
| This requirement can be met by two years of the same language in high school: | 0-10 | |
Beginning Course (0-5 hours) | ||
Beginning Course, continued (0-5 hours) | ||
| Mathematics (minimum 3 hours) | ||
| MATH 1914 | Differential and Integral Calculus I (Core I) 1, 2 | 4 |
| Core Area II: Natural Science (minimum 7 hours, including one laboratory) | ||
| Natural Science | ||
| Natural Science elective 3 | 3 | |
| Natural Science with lab | ||
| Choose one natural science elective from a different discipline, with lab | 4 | |
| Core Area III: Social Science | ||
| P SC 1113 | American Federal Government | 3 |
| Choose one course 4 | 3 | |
| Core Area IV: Arts & Humanities | ||
| Artistic Forms | ||
| Choose one course 4 | 3 | |
| Western Culture | ||
| HIST 1483 | United States to 1865 | 3 |
| or HIST 1493 | United States, 1865 to the Present | |
| Choose one course (excluding HIST 1483 and HIST 1493) 4 | 3 | |
| World Culture | ||
| Choose one course 4 | 3 | |
| Core Area V: First-Year Experience | ||
| Choose one course 4 | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 38-48 | |
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MATH 1823, MATH 2423, and MATH 2433 sequence can be substituted for MATH 1914 and MATH 2924.
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Major support requirements that also satisfy University General Education requirements.
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Courses taken to fulfill the Natural Science requirement must be chosen from the University-Wide General Education Approved Course List (Core II). At least one of the Natural Science courses must be a non-Physics course. All science courses must be for science or engineering majors and come from the natural science elective list maintained by the department.
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To be chosen from the University-Wide General Education Approved Course List. Three of these hours must be upper-division (3000-4000).
Free Electives
Electives to bring total applicable hours to the minimum total required for the degree including a minimum of 40 upper-division hours.
Suggested Semester Plan of Study
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Computer Science and Similarly Named Computing Programs Program Criteria.
In order to progress in your curriculum in the Gallogly College of Engineering, and as a specific graduation requirement, a grade of C or better is required in each course in the curriculum, including all prerequisite courses.
Two college-level courses in a single world language are required; this may be satisfied by successful completion of 2 years in a single world language in high school. Students who must take language at the University will have an additional 6-10 hours of coursework.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1113 | Principles of English Composition (Core I) | 3 |
| MATH 1914 | Differential and Integral Calculus I (Core I) 1 | 4 |
| ENGR 1411 | Pathways to Engineering Thinking 2 | 1 |
| Choose one of the following: | 1-4 | |
| Introduction to Computer Programming for Programmers | ||
| Java for Programmers | ||
| Introduction to Computer Programming for Non-Programmers | ||
| Approved Elective, First-Year Experience (Core V) 4 | 3 | |
| Approved Elective, Artistic Forms (Core IV) 4 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15-18 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 1213 or EXPO 1213 | Principles of English Composition (Core I) or Expository Writing | 3 |
| MATH 2924 | Differential and Integral Calculus II 1 | 4 |
| C S 2334 | Programming Structures and Abstractions | 4 |
| Approved Elective, Natural Science (Core II) 5 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ENGR 2002 | Professional Development | 2 |
| C S 2413 | Data Structures | 3 |
| P SC 1113 | American Federal Government (Core III) | 3 |
| C S 2813 or MATH 2513 | Discrete Structures or Discrete Mathematical Structures | 3 |
| Approved Elective, Social Science (Core III) 4 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| C S 2614 | Computer Organization | 4 |
| C S 3323 | Principles of Programming Languages | 3 |
| Open Elective 3 | 0-3 | |
| Approved Elective, Natural Science w/lab (Core II) | 4 | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Probability, Statistics and Random Processes | ||
| Applied Engineering Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Mathematical Statistics | ||
| Applied Statistical Methods | ||
| Credit Hours | 14-17 | |
| Junior | ||
| First Semester | ||
| C S 3113 | Introduction to Operating Systems | 3 |
| C S 3203 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| C S 3823 | Theory of Computation | 3 |
| Approved Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MATH 3333 | Linear Algebra I | 3 |
| Approved C S Elective | 3 | |
| Approved Technical Electives | 6 | |
| Approved Elective, Western Culture (Core IV) 4 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| First Semester | ||
| C S 4173 | Computer Security | 3 |
| C S 4413 | Algorithm Analysis | 3 |
| C S 4513 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| Approved C S Electives | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| C S 4273 | Capstone Design Project | 3 |
| C S 4473 | Parallel, Distributed, and Network Programming | 3 |
| Approved C S Elective | 3 | |
| HIST 1483 or HIST 1493 | United States to 1865 (Core IV) or United States, 1865 to the Present | 3 |
| Approved Elective, World Culture (Core IV) 4 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
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MATH 1823, MATH 2423 and MATH 2433 sequence can be substituted for MATH 1914 and MATH 2924. MATH 1523 will have to be taken by students who are not ready to start MATH 1823 or MATH 1914. Note: See an advisor in the Arts and Sciences Advising Center (EL 124) about a possible minor in mathematics.
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Engineering transfer students may take ENGR 3511 in place of ENGR 1411.
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Open electives should bring the total number of credits for the degree to 120-121. Physical education classes cannot be open electives.
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To be chosen from the University-Wide General Education Approved Course List. Three of these hours must be upper-division (3000-4000). See list in the Class Schedule.
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Courses taken to fulfill the Natural Science requirement must be chosen from the University-Wide General Education Approved Course List (Core II). At least one of the Natural Science courses must be a non-Physics course. All science courses must be for science or engineering majors. Laboratory Core II requirement must be met. Courses must come from a department maintained list.