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Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Synopsis 

The Department  of Mathematics  and Computer Science offers  a  computer  science major  leading  to  a B.S.  degree  in computer science. The aims of the department in training computer science majors are: 

  1. To prepare the student for graduate study in computer science,  or  for  positions  in  business,  industry,  and government  service  which  require  computing  skills and knowledge.  
  2. To  give  students  a  irm  grounding  in  the  principles and  theory  underlying  computing,  oral  and  written communication  skills,  and  teamwork  skills,  so  that they will understand the capabilities and potentials of hardware and software, the relevance of theory, and the  importance  of  algorithms,  information  organization, and an awareness of social and ethical issues in computing.


Each new cadet  is assigned a departmental adviser who provides  the necessary guidance and support  throughout  the cadetship.

REQUIREMENTS FOR B.S. IN COMPUTER SCIENCE 

The degree in computer science requires 135 semester hours, including a minimum of 49 hours of computer science. In addition, 12 hours of science courses with a focus on the scientific method are required. Eighteen hours of mathematics are also required. A minimum 2.0 GPA must be maintained in the computer science courses. The following outline gives minimum requirements. Additional courses to complete the requirements must be chosen by the cadet with approval of his/her departmental adviser. No single course may be used to satisfy requirements in two areas.


Computer Science 

CS 111, CS 121, CS 122, CS 222, CS 316, CS 326, CS 327, CS 345, CS 348, CS 411, CS 412, CS 418, CS 441, CS 490W, and six semester hours chosen from CS courses numbered 300 or above.

Humanities/Social Sciences 

31 semester hours to include WR 101, WR 102, HI 103, HI 104, PS 344, SE 300 and 15 additional hours in any of the humanities or social sciences including six hours from courses designated as civilizations & cultures.

Mathematics 

MA 103, MA 123, MA 124, MA 215, MA 220, and CS 221.

Science 

BI 101& BI 102, or CH 137-117& CH 138-118, or PY 207-217 & PY 208-218, and at least 4 additional semester hours chosen from BI 101, BI 102, BI 204, BI 205, BI 216, BI 217, BI 302, BI 303, BI 304, BI 312, BI 318, BU 321, BI 324, BI 405, BI 410, BI 411, BI 413, CH 117, CH 118, CH 137, CH 138, CH 223, CH 224, CH 225, CH 226, CH 246, CH 301, CH 302, CH 311, CH 312, CH 315, CH 316, CH 321, CH 323, CH 322, CH 426, CH 444, PY 207, PY 208, PY 217, PY 218, PY 253, PY 254, PY 308, PY 333, PY 334, PY 341, PY 342, PY 343, PY 344, PY 441, PY 442, PY 444, PY 446, PY459, AT 201, AT 204, AT 301, PS 203, PS 204, PS 301, PS 307, and PS 401.