Computer Science B.S.

Major in Computer Science

(Major Code: 307)

The computer science curriculum is designed to provide the student with significant exposure to the theory, abstraction and design components of the field of computer science.

Program Outcomes

Students completing this curriculum will be able to demonstrate:

A system-level perspective;
An appreciation of the interplay between theory and practice;
Familiarity with common themes of computer science such as abstraction, complexity and evolutionary change; and
Adaptability to the enormous pace of change in computing.

Students will have significant project experience.

A student must complete a minimum of 122 semester credit hours to include at least 39 advanced hours.

University Core Curriculum Requirements

Refer to the “University Core Curriculum ” section of this catalog.

Core Curriculum Elections for Computer Science Majors

From natural sciences:

Note:

Students selecting the mechanical engineering track must select PHYS 2425 and PHYS 2426 .

Computer Science Requirements

Six hours advanced MATH chosen from:

Note:

Students selecting the mechanical engineering track must choose MATH 3340 and MATH 3342 .

Enterprise Systems Track

Mechanical Engineering Track

(This meets requirements for a minor in mechanical engineering.)

ENGR 1304 - Engineering Graphics 3 or
ENGR 2332
(depending on choice of advanced MENG courses)
ENGR 2301 - Engineering Statics 3
ENGR 2302 - Engineering Dynamics 3

Nine hours advanced MENG

Software Engineering Track

CS 3303 - Object-Oriented Software Development 3

Nine hours advanced CS selected from:

Three hours electives from ENGR, ET, PHYS or MATH.

Minor in Computer Science

Students selecting a minor in computer science should complete CS 2321 , CS 1337 , and CS 2336 before attempting advanced courses. Requirements for a minor are specified elsewhere in the catalog.