Computer Science, B.S.C.S.
Computer science is a dynamic field of study and practice that encompasses many aspects including programming languages, data structures, computer organization, theory, and software design and development.
The faculty has established a set of program educational objectives which are listed below.
Program Educational Objectives:
The computer science program prepares graduates who will:
- Be successful as practicing professionals in diverse career paths or in graduate school.
- Distinguish themselves in breadth of perspective and the ability to solve complex problems.
- Be effective communicators and team members, with many assuming leadership roles.
- Be active in their profession and participate in continuing education opportunities to foster personal and organizational growth.
- Demonstrate a concern for justice, ethical behavior, and societal improvement through participation in professional and civic organizations.
The program of study provides both breadth and depth of topics in a progression of course work, beginning with a foundation of mathematics and computer science fundamentals during the freshman and sophomore years. Courses during the junior year provide additional theoretical and practical background in computer science. Capstone course work during the senior year enables students to pursue their areas of interest through in-depth analysis, experimentation, and design. Development of written and oral communication skills and teamwork are incorporated as important components of the educational experience.
The computer science program leads to a bachelor of science in computer science degree. The program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
See Core and College Requirements. (For CS majors, the upper-division theology elective may be a Theological Perspectives (THEP) class. If a student uses a single THEP course to satisfy two core requirements, three additional credits of humanities and social sciences, approved by the CS program chair, must be taken.)
Degree Requirements
Computer Science Requirements — 93-94 hours
CS 203 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
CS 273 | Computer Science Laboratory | 1 |
CS 301 | Object-oriented Design | 3 |
CS 303 | Data Structures I | 3 |
CS 304 | Data Structures II | 3 |
CS 352 | Programming Languages | 3 |
CS 371 | Object-oriented Design Laboratory | 1 |
CS 373 | Data Structures Laboratory | 1 |
CS 374 | Computing Systems Laboratory | 1 |
CS 400 | Seminar | 2 |
CS 411 | Analysis of Algorithms | 3 |
CS 441 | Software Engineering | 3 |
CS 446 | Operating Systems | 3 |
CS 451 | Theory of Computation | 3 |
CS 452 | Compiler Design | 3 |
CS 480 | Senior Design Project Preparation | 3 |
CS 481 | Senior Design Project | 3 |
EE 231 | Logic Design | 3 |
EE 333 | Computer Organization | 3 |
EGR 110 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
MTH 201 | Calculus I | 4 |
MTH 202 | Calculus II | 4 |
MTH 311 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
MTH 341 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
MTH 461 | Probability and Statistics I | 3 |
PHY 204 | General Physics Lecture and Lab | 4 |
PHY 205 | General Physics Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| Computer Science electives | 6 |
| Applied Elective | 3 |
| Technical Elective | 3 |
| Restricted science elective and laboratory | 4 |
EGR 360 | Analysis of Engineering Data | 2 |
| Or | |
MTH 361 | Applied Statistics I | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 93-94 |
EGR 110: For transfer students who have not had an Introduction to Engineering course, the dean may approve the substitution of another technical course, provided these students transfer in 30 or more hours of technical courses.
Computer science, applied, and technical electives: Each computer science elective must be an upper-division CS course. The technical elective may be an upper-division CE, CS, EE, EGR, ME, or MTH course or a 200-level EE course. The applied elective may be any course approved by the student’s advisor as being relevant to their future career.
Restricted science elective and laboratory: BIO 206/276, CHM 207/277, or PHY 306/376.
Total Credit Hours: 123-124