Computer Science (BS Degree)

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A major in Computer Science consists of 60- 63 semester hours and does not require a minor. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Liberal Arts Core (49 hours)

See Liberal Arts Core (LAC) for all bachelor degrees ; must include the following courses:

CSCI 235 - Procedural Programming (4 hours) for the Computer and Information Sciences requirement
MATH 221 - Calculus I (4 hours) Students lacking an appropriate mathematics background may be required to take
MATH 110
/ MATH 111 College Algebra and /or MATH 130 Precalculus prior to enrolling in MATH 221.

For 4 hours of the science requirement must choose one of:

CHEM 121 - College Chemistry I (3 hours) with
CHEM 123 - College Chemistry Laboratory I (1 hours)
BIOL 161 - Foundations of Biology I (3 hours)
BIOL 161L - Foundations of Biology I Laboratory (1 hours)
PHYS 201 - Introductory Physics I (4 hours) or
PHYS 203 - General Physics I (4 hours)

Foreign Language requirement (hours included above)

Students are required to take a minimum of 3 credit hours but are not required to progress past FL 202 (Intermediate II) if the student places higher than FL 201. If a student places higher than 202, the student has completed her/his required FL credit. Note that this placement does not count toward the required 125 hours (may vary according to degree) required of all CSU students. Choose one of the following courses:

ARAB 101, 102. 201, 202
FREN 101, 102, 201, 202
SPAN 101, 102, 201, 202
CHST 121, 122, 131, 132 or
Any other 3 hour foreign language course

Computer Science (60-63 hours) + Liberal Arts Core (49 hours)

Scientific Method (4 hours)

Students must take 12 hours in laboratory science courses. Eight hours are part of the Liberal Arts Core . An additional 4 hours must complete a sequence in Biology, Chemistry or Physics as follows (select one):

BIOL 162 - Foundations of Biology II (3 hours)
BIOL 162L - Foundations of Biology II Laboratory (1 hours)
CHEM 122 - College Chemistry II (3 hours) with
CHEM 124 - College Chemistry Laboratory II (1 hours)
PHYS 202 - Introductory Physics II (4 hours)
with laboratory
or
PHYS 204 - General Physics II (4 hours)
with laboratory

Major Studies (60-63 hours)

CSCI 301 - Survey of Scripting Languages (4 hours)
CSCI 315 - Data Structure Analysis (4 hours)
CSCI 325 - Object-Oriented Programming (4 hours)
CSCI 330 - Computer Architecture (4 hours)
CSCI 332 - Applied Networking (4 hours)
CSCI 415 - Algorithms (4 hours)
CSCI 431 - Operating Systems (4 hours)
CSCI 495 - Systems Analysis and Software Design (3 hours)
CSCI 496 - Senior Portfolio Review (0 hours) *
CSCI 497 - Senior Project Design (1 hours)
CSCI 498 - Senior Project Construction (1 hours)
CSCI 499 - Senior Project Implementation/Defense (1 hours)
MATH 222 - Calculus II (4 hours)
MATH 330 - Discrete Mathematics (3 hours)
At least eight approved CSCI hours at the 300 level or above
MATH 213 - Probability and Statistics (3 hours) or
MATH 346 - Mathematical Statistics I (3 hours) and
MATH 347 - Mathematical Statistics II (3 hours)
MATH 321 - Calculus III (4 hours) or
MATH 326 - Linear Algebra (4 hours)

*Portfolio

The purpose of CSCI 496 Senior Portfolio Review is to determine if the student has the appropriate course depth in introductory CSCI coursework to begin his/her senior project series. The BS student shall create a portfolio that must include: (1) at least three papers on ethical, legal, or social issues in computing, (2) at least four programs and (3) at least two presentations. In the case where courses were transferred and programs are no longer available, the faculty may ask for material from other classes.

Note:

All students must have at least 125 hours to graduate. Students who took MATH 099 or ENGL 099 will need at least 129 hours to graduate. Full Bridge students will need at least 133 hours. Students must meet the Residency Requirements described in this catalog.