Nov 27, 2024

2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog

2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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

CS 3303 - Object-Oriented Software Development 3
CS 3321 - Introduction to Enterprise Systems 3
CS 3322 - Enterprise Systems Application Development 3
CS 4321 - Enterprise Systems Assembler Programming 3
CS 4322
- Advanced Topics of Enterprise Systems

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.

Curriculum Guide (suggested course sequence)

Major in Computer Science

Bachelor of Science Degree

First Year

Semester 1: 15-16 hours

CS 1301 - Introduction to Computer Science 3 or
CS 1337 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming 3
ENGL 1301 - Introduction to Academic Writing and Argumentation 3
HIST 1301 - America, 1492–1877 3
COMM 1315 - Basic Speech Communication 3 or
COMM 1321 - Business and Professional Communication 3
Social and Behavioral Science 3

Semester 2: 15-16 hours

Second Year

Semester 1: 16 hours

Semester 2: 17 hours

CS 2325 - Computer Organization and Assembly Language 3
CS 3305 - Data Structures and Algorithms 3
MATH 2322 - Discrete Structures II 3
CHEM 1412 - Chemistry II (HAZ) 4 or
PHYS 2426 - Calculus Physics II (HAZ) 4
Visual/Performing Arts 3

Third Year

Semester 1: 15 hours

Semester 2: 15 hours

CS 3315 - Scripting Languages 3
CS 3372 - Net-Centric Computing 3
CS elective 3
Adv. MATH 3
POSC 2306 - American State and Local Government 3

Fourth Year

Semester 1: 15 hours

Semester 2: 12 hours

CS elective 3
CS 4385 - Concurrency and Distributed Systems 3
CS 4391 - Software Development and Professional Practice 3
Elective 3

Advising Services Degree Checklists

The following Degree Programs are available by linking to Advising Services Degree Checklists:

Computer Science - Enterprise Systems Track B.S.
Computer Science - Mechanical Engineering Track B.S.
Computer Science - Software Engineering Track B.S.