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Undergraduate Catalog 2004-2006: Programs

Major in Computer Science, BS

Bachelor of Science (includes Secondary Certification Option)*

The bachelor of science degree program in computer science is the ideal program for the student who wishes to acquire an in-depth knowledge of computer science and also to develop a good foundation in mathematics and physics. The program emphasizes software and systems design, while also providing an introduction to computer hardware.

Students select this major as preparation for graduate study in computer science, for careers as systems analysts in scientific or engineering environments, and for careers as software systems specialists or developers.

This program is intended for those students who have a strong mathematics and science background and who want a more in-depth program than the other concentrations in computer science provide. This alternative is especially recommended for those persons wanting to pursue graduate study in computer science or who would enjoy a career as a systems software developer for a scientific or technical firm.

As well as completing the required courses, students are recommended to take additional communications and mathematics courses as time permits.


Required Science Courses: 16 semester hours

Mathematics: following results of the Mathematics Competency Examination
MTH2210 Calculus I (4)
MTH2220 Calculus II (4)

Physics
PHY2210 General Physics I (4)
PHY2220 General Physics II (4)

Required Computer Science Courses: 38 semester hours
CSC1500 Computer Science I (4)
CSC1600 Computer Science II (4)
CSC2600 Discrete Structures (4)
CSC2800 Visual Basic (4)
*CSC3150 Computer Organization (4)
CSC3300 Advanced Data Structures (4)
CSC3620 Programming Languages (4)
CSC3650 Object-Oriented Programming (4)
CSC4250 Capstone in Computer Science (2)
CSC4700 Operating Systems (4)

Selected Computer Science Courses: Choose 4 semester hours
CSC3360 Internet Programming (4)
CSC3500 Microcomputer Systems (4)
CSC3750 C++ for Java Programmers (4)
CSC4150 Artificial Intelligence (4)
CSC4200 Systems Analysis and Design (4)
CSC4360 Database Systems (4)
CSC4400 Data Communication Systems and Networks (4)
CSC3810,4810 Selected Topic (1-4)
CSC3830,4830 Directed Study (1-4
CSC3940,4940 Career Application Field Experience (1-4)

*NOTES FOR STUDENTS SEEKING SECONDARY EDUCATION TEACHER CERTIFICATION:

1. A student seeking teacher certification in computer science also completes a supplementary major in secondary education as specified by the College of Education.
2. CSC3500 Microcomputer Systems should be substituted for CSC3150 Computer Organization by those seeking teacher certification in computer science.
   

Posted 31 December 2003
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