Computer Science (B.S.)

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Requirements

Students majoring in computer science must complete the following courses. Only courses with a grade of C- (C minus) or above can be used to fulfill a major requirement, including requirements and electives for the concentration chosen.

CPS 121 - Introduction to Programming Credits: 4
CPS 122 - Object-Oriented Software Development Credits: 4
CPS 221 - Software Systems Credits: 4
CPS 222 - Data Structures and Algorithms Credits: 4
CPS 403 - Computers and Society Credits: 4
CPS 491 - Senior Seminar Credits: 2
MAT 230 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 4

One of the following:

MAT 134 - Survey of Calculus Credits: 4
MAT 141 - Calculus I Credits: 4

Concentrations

In addition, the requirements for one of the concentrations listed below must be fulfilled.

General Concentration

Intended to prepare students for a career in software development, graduate study in computer science, or a field that utilizes computer technology.

CPS 311 - Computer Organization Credits: 4
CPS 320 - Models of Computation Credits: 4
CPS 492 - Software Development Project Credits: 4

One of the following:

Additional Requirements

Students must also complete 12 credits of computer science electives chosen from 300-level courses; not more than 4 of these credits may be taken in courses cross-listed between computer science and another discipline. In addition, students must carry out a senior project (approved in advance by the department) in which they demonstrate the ability to apply classroom learning to an actual computer application or research project of significant size.

Computer Information Systems Concentration

Intended to prepare students for applications of technology and computer systems to business.

CPS 356 - Management Information Systems Credits: 4
CPS 425 - Internship Credits: 2 or 4
ECB 101 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 4
ECB 211 - Statistics in Business and Economics Credits: 4
ECB 117 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: 4
ECB 118 - Principles of Accounting II Credits: 4
ECB 247 - Financial Management Credits: 4

One of the following:

ECB 245 - Principles of Management Credits: 4
ECB 277 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 4

Additional Requirements

Students must also complete 4 credits of computer science electives chosen from 300-level courses.