BACHELOR OF SCIENCE COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR

This program is designed for students who desire a major in computer science based on a sound foundation in mathematics. It is designed to prepare the student for graduate work as well as career opportunities in industry, education, business, and government.

Required Courses (46 hours):

CS 220 Introduction to Computer Science 3 hours

CS 260 Programming & Problem Solving 3 hours

CS 340 Algorithms & Data Structures I 3 hours

CS 345 Algorithms & Data Structures II 3 hours

CS 350 Programming Languages 3 hours

CS 542 Discrete Structures 3 hours

CS 555 Principles of Computer Organization 3 hours

CS 557 Operating Systems 3 hours

CS 561 System Programming 3 hours

MA 161 Calculus I* 5 hours

MA 240 Discrete Mathematics 3 hours

MA 262 Calculus II 5 hours

MA 322 Introduction to Linear Algebra 3 hours

MA 380 Probability and Statistics 3 hours

*A student not sufficiently prepared for MA 161 may be required to take MA 110 first.

Required Courses (select 6 hours):

PH 550 Digital Electronics 3 hours

PH 551 Digital Electronics Lab 2 hours

CS 501 Advanced Computer Programming 3 hours

CS 552 Principles of Software Engineering 3 hours

CS 570 Theory of Computation 3 hours

Electives:

Any computer science course listed above that has not been applied toward the 6 hour requirement may be taken as an elective. In addition, the following courses may be taken for elective credit.

CS 315 Java Programming 3 hours

CS 320 Computer Networks & Internets 3 hours

CS 325 HTML Programming 3 hours

CS 410 Seminar in Computer Science 3 hours

CS 480 Independent Study Computer Science 3 hours

CS 486 Coop. Education II: Computer Science 3 hours

CS 523 Artificial Intelligence 3 hours

CS 760 Numerical Analysis 3 hours

CS 762 Optimization Techniques 3 hours

CS 763 Simulation Techniques 3 hours

CS 765 Numerical Linear Algebra 3 hours

CS 775 Compiler Design 3 hours

CS 780 File Structures 3 hours

MA 263 Calculus III 3 hours

MA 335 Differential Equations I 3 hours

MA 425 Abstract Algebra 3 hours

MA 532 Mathematical Statistics I 3 hours

MA 727 Groups, Rings, and Fields 3 hours

MA 728 Vector Spaces 3 hours

MA 733 Mathematical Statistics II 3 hours

MA 734 Complex Variables 3 hours

MA 735 Advanced Calculus I 3 hours

MA 736 Advanced Calculus II 3 hours

MA 740 Number Theory 3 hours

MA 764 Regression Analysis 3 hours

IS 323 COBOL Programming 3 hours

IS 383 Advanced COBOL Programming 3 hours

IS 393 BAL (Basic Assembler Language) Programming 3 hours

In addition to the electives listed above, students are encouraged to consult with their advisor about selecting additional courses from computer science, mathematics, statistics, business, economics, physical sciences, and biology to complete the 70 hour major.