Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
The program in computer science prepares students for careers as systems programmers in a scientific and/or engineering environment and for graduate work in computer science. Mathematics and engineering courses supplement a strong core of computer science courses, enabling students to design and implement software that requires complicated computations, data structures and interfaces.
Curriculum
The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1013 Composition I1 | 3 |
| CSEC 1003 Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| COMS 1333 Web and Mobile Technologies | 3 |
| TECH 1001 Orientation to the University 2 | 1 |
| MATH 2914 Calculus I | 4 |
| Total Hours | 14 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1023 Composition II1 | 3 |
| CSEC 1113 Introduction to Networking | 3 |
| COMS 1011 Programming Foundations I Lab and COMS 1013 Programming Foundations I | 4 |
| MATH 2924 Calculus II | 4 |
| Total Hours | 14 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL 2053 Technical Writing | 3 |
| SCIL 1XXX Science with Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| COMS 2213 Data Structures | 3 |
| COMS 2223 Computer Organization and Programming | 3 |
| COMS 2163 Scripting Languages | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMS 3703 Advanced Operating Systems | 3 |
| FAH 1XXX Fine Arts and Humanities Courses1 | 3 |
| COMS 3213 Algorithm Design and Analysis | 3 |
| COMS 2323 Programming in Python | 3 |
| Approved 3000-4000 level Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMS 3053 Ethical Issues in Technology | 3 |
| SCIL 1XXX Science with Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| COMS 3233 Database Design and Implementation | 3 |
| COMS 3313 Software Engineering | 3 |
| Approved 3000-4000 level Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| USHG 1XXX U.S. History and Government 1 | 3 |
| FAH 1XXX Fine Arts and Humanities Courses 1 | 3 |
| STAT 3153 Applied Statistics | 3 |
| COMS 4913 Capstone I | 3 |
| COMS 4103 Organization of Programming Languages | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| SS 1XXX Social Science Courses 1 | 3 |
| COMS 4413 Parallel and Distributed Computing | 3 |
| MATH 4003 Linear Algebra I | 3 |
| COMS 4923 Capstone II | 3 |
| Approved 3000-4000 level Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
2TECH 1013 Introduction to the University is a substitution for TECH 1001 Orientation to the University.
3COMM 2003 Public Speaking is a substitution for COMM 2173 Business and Professional Speaking.