Computer Science Major (Bachelor of Science)

Curriculum Requirements - Minimum Credits Required: 127

First Year - Credits: 34

Individual and Society General Education Requirement (Cr. 3)
Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr. 3)
World Cultures General Education Requirement (Cr. 3)
Free Elective (Cr. 3)

CSC 101 - Introduction to Computer Science (Cr: 3)
CSC 102 - Website Development and Programming (Cr: 3)
CSC 160/160L - Introduction to Programming and Lab (Cr: 4)
CSC 161/161L - Data Structures and Algorithms (Cr: 4)
ENG 111 - Critical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)
Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement.
ENG 112 - Critical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)
Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement.
INT 100 - Internship I (Cr: 2)

Sophomore - Credits: 32

Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
Global Issues General Education Elective (Cr. 3)
Elective (Cr: 3)
Computer Science Elective (Cr: 6)

CSC 251 - Network Fundamentals (Cr: 3)
CSC 260 - Visual Programming I (Cr: 3)
CSC 261 - Visual Programming II and Object-Oriented Design (Cr: 3)
CSC 265 - Discrete Structures (Cr: 3)
CSC 280 - Computer Architecture (Cr: 3)
INT 200 - Internship II (Cr: 2)

Junior - Credits: 31

Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
Computer Science Electives (Cr: 9)
Elective (Cr. 3)
General Education Electives (Cr: 6)

CSC 355 - Algorithm Design and Analysis (Cr: 3)
CSC 360 - Software Engineering (Cr: 3)
CSC 379 - Semester Internship Strategies (Cr: 1)
CSC 380 - Operating Systems (Cr: 3)

Senior - Credits: 30

Literary Perspectives General Education Requirement (Cr. 3)
Computer Science Elective (Cr: 3)
General Education Elective (Cr: 6)
(must be above the 100 level)

Computer Science Electives

Students may take any six additional 200+ level CSC courses including those listed below with the CSC prefix. Recommened courses in specific areas are listed below.

Big Data and Data Engineering

CSC 340 - Database Management (Cr: 3)
CSC 440 - Data Mining and Visualization (Cr: 3)
CSC 460 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Cr: 3)

Games, Mobile, and Web

Networking and Security

CSC 230 - Cyber Threats and Security (Cr: 3)
CSC 340 - Database Management (Cr: 3)
CSC 351 - Advanced Networks and Security (Cr: 3)
HLS 555 - Cybersecurity for the Homeland Security Professional (Cr: 3)
HLS 610 - Cybersecurity Analyst (Cr: 3
HLS 611 - Information System Hardware and Networking (Cr: 3

Robotics and Physical Computing

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the computer science program, students will:

Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify requirements for valid solutions.
Implement a computing-based solution that meets a given set of computing requirements.
Evaluate and assess the correctness of a given solution.
Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to recognize trade-offs and produce computing-based solutions that have been optimized to satisfy performance or design criteria.
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Recognize and engage in professional methods, standards, and practices related to project planning and management.
Make informed judgments in computing practice based on inclusive, ethical, and legal principles.
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.