Computer Science (B.S. Degree)

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The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science major consists of 60 semester hours and requires no minor.

Liberal Arts Core

Majors must take:

COIN 235 - Introduction to Computer Science (4 hours) for the COIN requirement
MATH 221 - Calculus I (4 hours) (and necessary prerequisites) for the math requirement

For 4 hours of the science requirement one of:

CHEM 121 - College Chemistry I (3 hours) with
CHEM 123 - College Chemistry Laboratory I (1 hours)
BIOL 141 - Zoology (4 hours)
PHYS 201 - Introductory Physics I (4 hours) or
PHYS 203 - General Physics I (4 hours)

Note:

See details on other Liberal Arts Core requirements in this catalog.

Major Studies

COIN 315 - Data Structure Analysis (4 hours)
COIN 325 - Java I with Elementary Data Structures (4 hours)
COIN 330 - Computer Architecture (4 hours)
COIN 332 - Applied Networking (4 hours)
COIN 333 - Applied Systems (4 hours)
COIN 415 - Algorithms (4 hours)
COIN 431 - Advanced Operating Systems (4 hours)
COIN 495 - Systems Analysis and Software Design (3 hours)
COIN 496 - Senior Portfolio Review (0 hours)
COIN 497 - Senior Project Design (1 hours)
COIN 498 - Senior Project Construction (1 hours)
COIN 499 - Senior Project Implementation/Defense (1 hours)
At least five approved COIN hours at the 300 level or above
MATH 213 - Probability and Statistics (3 hours) or
MATH 346 - Probability Theory (3 hours) and
MATH 347 - Statistics (3 hours)
MATH 222 - Calculus II (4 hours)
MATH 231 - Discrete Structures (3 hours)
MATH 321 - Calculus III (4 hours) or
MATH 326 - Linear Algebra (4 hours)
MATH 330 - Discrete Mathematics (3 hours)

Portfolio

The purpose of COIN 496 Senior Portfolio Review is to determine if the student has the appropriate course depth in introductory COIN 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 (one from each of COIN 315 , COIN 325 , COIN 332 ,and COIN 333 ), and (3) at least two presentations. In the case where courses where courses were transferred and programs are no longer available, the faculty may ask for material from other classes.

Scientific Method

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):

PHYS 204 - General Physics II (4 hours)
CHEM 122 - College Chemistry II (3 hours) with
CHEM 124 - College Chemistry Laboratory II (1 hours)
Any BIOL with BIOL 141 as a prerequisite
BIOL 141 - Zoology (4 hours) and
BIOL 142 - Botany (4 hours)
PHYS 202 - Introductory Physics II (4 hours)

Note:

Students must also meet the Residency Requirements described in this catalog.