Computer Science Major, B.S.

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In order to expose computer science majors to a broad theoretical base while emphasizing the laboratory experience, students will complete the CS core courses. To add depth and flexibility to their academic programs, students will work out an focus area with a major advisor. A specific focus may be developed in many areas of computer science, examples include: artificial intelligence, computer systems, information systems, scientific computing, and software engineering. A table of possible sequences for focus area electives follow the core requirements.

CS Requirements

Additional CS Requirements

Focus Area Electives Credits: (24)

CS 112 - Foundations of Computer Science Credits: (4)
CS 302 - Advanced Data Structures and File Processing Credits: (4)
CS 311 - Computer Architecture I Credits: (4)
CS 312 - Computer Architecture II Credits: (4)
CS 325 - Technical Writing in Computer Science Credits: (3),
CS 361 - Principles of Language Design I Credits: (4)
CS 362 - Principles of Language Design II Credits: (4)
CS 392 - Lab Experience in Teaching Computer Science Credits: (1)
CS 420 - Database Management Systems Credits: (4)
CS 427 - Algorithm Analysis Credits: (4)
CS 446 - User Interface Design and Development Credits: (4)
CS 470 - Operating Systems Credits: (4)
CS 480 - Software Engineering Credits: (4)
CS 481 - Software Engineering Project Credits: (4)
CS 489 - Senior Colloquium Credits: (1)
CS 492 - Laboratory Experience in Teaching Computer Science Credits: (1-2)
MATH 260 - Sets and Logic Credits: (5)
MATH 330 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: (5)

Total Credits: 106

Focus Area Electives List

Students may use additional courses as their focus area electives with the approval of their major advisor.

MATH courses at or above the level of 173
CS 410 - Formal Language Theory
CS 418 - Microprocessor Systems
CS 435 - Simulation
CS 460 - Optimization
CS 465 - Compiler Design

ACCT 251 - Accounting I Credits: (5)
ACCT 252 - Accounting II Credits: (5)
BUS 221 - Introductory Business Statistics Credits: (5)
CS 350 - Web Development Technologies I Credits: (4)
CS 370 - Introduction to the UNIX Operating System Credits: (4)
CS 440 - Computer Graphics Credits: (4)
CS 441 - Computer Graphics II Credits: (4)
CS 450 - Computer Network and Data Communications Credits: (4)
CS 455 - Artificial Intelligence Credits: (4)
CS 456 - Data Mining Credits: (4)
CS 457 - Computational Intelligence Credits: (4)
CS 458 - Artificial Intelligence Project Credits: (2)
CS 473 - Parallel Computing Credits: (4)
CS 490 - Cooperative Education Credits: (1-12)
(Maximum of 4 credits)
CS 496 - Individual Study Credits: (1-6)
ECON 201 - Principles of Economics Micro Credits: (5)
EET 221 - Basic Electricity Credits: (3)
EET 221LAB - Basic Electricity Laboratory Credits: (1)
EET 312 - Basic Electronics Credits: (4)
EET 371 - Digital Circuits Credits: (4)
EET 372 - Advanced Digital Circuits Credits: (4)
EET 375 - Microprocessor Applications Credits: (4)
MIS 386 - Management Information Systems Credits: (5)

Possible Focus Area Sequences

The table below summarizes typical focused sequences taken by students.

AIS – Artificial Intelligence
Sys – Computer Systems
IS – Information Systems
Sci – Scientific Computing
SW – Software Design and Engineering

AIS Sys IS Sci SW CS 350 X CS 440 X CS 450 X CS 455 X CS 456 X X X CS 458 X CS 473 X CS 490 X EET 221 X EET 312 X EET 371 X EET 372 X EET 375 X MATH 173 X X X MATH 265 X X MATH 272 X MATH 273 X MATH 311 X MATH 376 X MATH 412 X ACCT 251 X ACCT 252 X ECON 201 X BUS 221 X MIS 386 X