Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers two major programs in computing: a bachelor of science in computer science and a bachelor of science in computer information systems. Both majors have a common set of core courses for the first two years of study, preparing students with a strong foundation in software programming and application development. The two majors diverge for the upper-level courses, with computer science majors acquiring a strong understanding of how and why technology works, while computer information systems majors focus on learning how to apply technology to solve complex business problems. The department also offers mathematics (MT) programs, which are described on separate web pages.

The major in computer science leading to the Bachelor of Science degree prepares students for a career in technology, as well as graduate study in computer science.  Computer science careers span the spectrum of possibilities:  from working for national companies with large, well-established technology departments to founding entrepreneurial start-up companies at the frontier of future technology to filling critical support roles in virtually all possible fields, including medicine, business, manufacturing, consulting, government, law and research.

The requirements listed below are for students who begin the C.S. major during Fall of 2007 or later.  Students who began in earlier years should consult with an academic advisor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.

In addition to the University’s core curriculum, the following courses are required for the B.S. degree in Computer Science:

• CS 128 and CS 128L Introduction to Software Application Development, with lab
• CS 228 Object-Oriented Design and Programming
• CS 230 Web Design and Programming
• CS 301 Alternative Programming
• CS 328 Distributed Application Development
• CS 330 E-Commerce and Enterprise Computing
• CS 351 Database Systems
• CS 428 Network Programming with Linux
• CS 469 Software Engineering Tools and Techniques
• CS 470 Software Engineering Project
• Two CS courses chosen from the following list
  • CS 333 Robotics
  • CS 401 Software Security
  • CS 444 Adaptive and Open Software Systems
• Four additional CS courses at or above the 300 level.
• One MT course chosen from the following list
  • MT 118 Applied Mathematics
  • MT 135 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

Students obtaining a B.S. degree in Computer Science must also pass a comprehensive exam.

Click here for a sample 4-year schedule for this program.