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 B.S. (for options see Advising Services Checklists and Curriculum Guides at
www.wtamu.edu/advising/degree-checklists.aspx.

FIRST YEAR		SECOND YEAR
Semester 1: 16 hrs	Semester 2: 16 hrs	Semester 1: 16 hrs	Semster 2: 16 hrs

CS 1301	CS 1337	CS 2336	CS 2325
CS 1337	CS 1301	MATH 2321	CS 3305
ENGL 1301	Humanities core (3)	Code 90 core (3)	MATH 2322
HIST 1301	ENGL 1302	CHEM 1411 or PHYS 2425	CHEM 1412 or PHYS 2426
COMM 1315 or 1321	HIST 1302	MATH 2414	Visual/Performing Arts (3)
Social/Behavioral core (3)	MATH 2413
Science core (3-4)

THIRD YEAR		FOURTH YEAR
Semester 1: 15 hrs	Semester 2: 15 hrs	Semester 1: 15 hrs	Semester 2: 12 hrs

CS 3307	CS 3315	CS 4310	CS elective (3)
CS 3310	CS 3372	CS 4325	CS 4385
CS 3352	CS elective (3)	CS 4340	CS 4391
Elective (3)	Adv. MATH (3)	CS 4390	Elective (3)
POSC 2305	POSC 2306	Adv. MATH (3)

Advising Services Degree Checklists and Curriculum Guides

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.