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Undergraduate Catalog 2004-2006: Programs

Major in Computer Science - Electronics

Bachelor of Arts

The Computer Science-Electronics program is the ideal major for a student who already has a strong background in electronics technology and wishes to add a knowledge of programming and software systems to that background. To enter this program, students must transfer in at least fifteen semester hours of college level electronics courses, including courses in digital logic and microprocessors. This major is not open to entering freshmen.

The development and maintenance of hardware systems is one of several major divisions within the discipline of computer science. Because of the increasing interest in designing efficient hardware-software systems, a person seeking a career in this area needs to be knowledgeable in both hardware and software. This major prepares students for careers in the technical support areas of research laboratories or research departments of large companies, and as maintenance engineers of computer equipment, and for careers in designing equipment that utilizes microprocessors as sub-units.

Students who take additional communications and mathematics courses, are especially well prepared to enter the job market.

Prerequisite for entrance to program:
Transfer in at least 15 semester hours of electronics, including courses in digital logic and microprocessors.

Required Computer Science Courses: 26 semester hours
CSC1500 Computer Science I (4)
CSC1600 Computer Science II (4)
CSC2600 Discrete Structures (4)
CSC2800 Visual Basic (4)
CSC3150 Computer Organization (4)
CSC3650 Object-Oriented Programming (4)
CSC4250 Capstone in Computer Science (2)

Selected Computer Science Courses: Choose 8 semester hours
CSC3300 Advanced Data Structures (4)
CSC3360 Internet Programming (4)
CSC3500 Microcomputer Systems (4)
CSC3620 Programming Languages (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)
CSC4700 Operating Systems (4)
CSC3810,4810 Selected Topic (1-4)
CSC3830,4830 Directed Study (1-4
CSC3940,4940 Career Application Field Experience (1-4)

Posted 31 December 2003
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