Computer Science, B.S.
View ChecksheetMinimum Total Credit Hours: 120-121
Overall GPA - Combined and OU: 2.00
Major GPA - Combined and OU: 2.00
Curriculum GPA - Combined and OU: 2.00
Program Code: B235
This program has changes pending State Regents approval for 2022-23. These pending changes are not reflected here.
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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 | 9 | |
| Choose 9 approved C S electives from a list maintained by the department | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 51-54 | |
Major Support Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Math and Science | ||
| MATH 2924 | Differential and Integral Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 2934 | Differential and Integral Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 3000-level or above and acceptable for credit for MATH majors, or Complete a minor | 3 | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
Approved C S Elective | ||
| Numerical Analysis I | ||
| Graph Theory I | ||
| Introduction to Number Theory | ||
| MATH 3333 | Linear Algebra I | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Applied Statistical Methods | ||
| Applied Engineering Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Mathematical Statistics | ||
| PHYS 2514 | General Physics for Engineering and Science Majors | 4 |
| PHYS 1311 | General Physics Lab I | 0-1 |
| Approved Elective, Natural Science (Core II) | 3 | |
| Additional College Requirements | ||
| ENGR 1411 | Freshman Engineering Experience 1 | 1 |
| ENGR 2002 | Professional Development | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30-31 | |
| 1 | Engineering transfer students may take ENGR 3511 in place of ENGR 1411. |
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 | ||
| PHYS 2514 | General Physics for Engineering and Science Majors (Core II) 2, 3 | 4 |
| Natural Science with lab | ||
| Choose one course from a different topic than natural science 3 | 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 | 39-49 | |
| 1 | MATH 1823, MATH 2423, MATH 2433, and MATH 2443 sequence can be substituted for MATH 1914, MATH 2924, and MATH 2934. |
| 2 | Major support requirements that also satisfy University General Education requirements. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | 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.
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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 | Freshman Engineering Experience 2 | 1 |
| Choose one of the following: | 1-4 | |
| Introduction to Computer Programming for Programmers 4 | ||
| Java for Programmers 4 | ||
| Introduction to Computer Programming for Non-Programmers 4 | ||
| Approved Elective, First-Year Experience (Core V) 5 | 3 | |
| Approved Elective, Artistic Forms (Core IV) 5 | 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) 6 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| First Semester | ||
| MATH 2934 | Differential and Integral Calculus III 1 | 4 |
| ENGR 2002 | Professional Development | 2 |
| C S 2413 | Data Structures 3 | 3 |
| C S 2813 or MATH 2513 |
Discrete Structures or Discrete Mathematical Structures |
3 |
| Approved Elective, Social Science (Core III) 5 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| C S 2614 | Computer Organization | 4 |
| C S 3323 | Principles of Programming Languages | 3 |
| PHYS 2514 | General Physics for Engineering and Science Majors (Core II) 6 | 4 |
| PHYS 1311 | General Physics Lab I (Core II-Lab) 6,7 | 0-1 |
| Open Elective 4, 6 | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Junior | ||
| First Semester | ||
| MATH 3000-level or above and acceptable for credit for MATH Majors, or Complete a Minor | 3 | |
| Open Elective 6 | 3 | |
| C S 3113 | Introduction to Operating Systems | 3 |
| C S 3203 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| C S 3823 | Theory of Computation | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MATH 3333 | Linear Algebra I | 3 |
| Approved C S Elective 8 | 3 | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Applied Statistical Methods | ||
| Applied Engineering Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Mathematical Statistics | ||
| P SC 1113 | American Federal Government (Core III) | 3 |
| Approved Elective, Western Culture (Core IV) 5 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| First Semester | ||
| C S 4173 | Computer Security | 3 |
| C S 4413 | Algorithm Analysis | 3 |
| Approved C S Elective 8 | 3 | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Numerical Analysis I | ||
| Graph Theory I | ||
| Introduction to Number Theory | ||
| C S 4513 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| 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 8 | 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) 5 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120-121 | |
| 1 | MATH 1823, MATH 2423, MATH 2433, and MATH 2443 sequence can be substituted for MATH 1914, MATH 2924, and MATH 2934. 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. |
| 2 | Engineering transfer students may take ENGR 3511 in place of ENGR 1411. |
| 3 | In addition to the other required prerequisites for C S 2413, students are required to make a grade of B or better in C S 1323/C S 1324/C S 1321 or C S 2334. |
| 4 | The credits from C S 1321, C S 1323, and C S 1324 plus the open electives must add up to 5. |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | 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. The number of credits in Core II Natural Science and open electives must be 14 credit hours or more. All science courses must be for science or engineering majors. Open electives are not required to be General Education approved. Laboratory Core II requirement must be met. |
| 7 | Another laboratory science Core II course may be substituted for PHYS 1311. |
| 8 | Honors College students may substitute C S 3980 for an approved C S elective. |
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.
Students should read the Gallogly College of Engineering Scholastic Regulations posted on the WSSC website.
Approved C S Electives
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| C S 4013 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| C S 4023 | Introduction to Intelligent Robotics | 3 |
| C S 4033 | Machine Learning | 3 |
| C S 4053 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
| C S 4063 | Human Computer Interaction | 3 |
| C S 4113 | Distributed Operating Systems | 3 |
| C S 4133 | Data Networks | 3 |
| C S 4323 | Compiler Construction | 3 |
| C S 4433 | Computational Methods in Discrete Optimization | 3 |
| C S 4613 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| C S 4743 | Scientific Computing I | 3 |
| C S 4823 | Cryptography | 3 |
| C S 4973 | Special Topics | 3 |