Computer Science, B.A.
The primary computer science degree option, it is recommended for those who intend to pursue graduate studies in computer science, or wish to obtain employment in computer science related fields such as software development, network and security technologies, or as a database developer. It emphasizes both the theory and practice of computer science and can be customized to a student’s interest.
I. Computer Science Program Requirements
Required classes:
| CS 111 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 3 |
| CS 112 | Object-Oriented Program Design | 3 |
| CS 202 | Web Design and Development | 3 |
| CS 211 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| CS 230 | Software Engineering | 4 |
| CS 241 | Networking Fundamentals | 3 |
| CS 251 | Introduction to Linux | 3 |
| CS 310 | Database Design | 4 |
| CS 341 | Software Engineering II | 4 |
| CS 410 | Operating Systems | 4 |
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| CS 430 | Senior Project: Your Project | 4 |
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| CS 499 | Senior Thesis | 1.00 - 3.00 |
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| CS 495 | Computer Science Seminar | 3 |
Fifteen credits from the list below.
| CS 213 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| CS 289 | Special Topic | 1.00 - 3.00 |
| CS 322 | Security Policy and ADS Security | 4 |
| CS 389 | Special Topic | 1.00 - 4.00 |
| CS 421 | Cyber Security | 4 |
| CS 489 | Special Topic | 1.00 - 3.00 |
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| DS 325 | Advanced Statistics for Data Science | 3 |
| DS 401 | Machine & Statistical Learning | 3 |
| DS 405 | Computing for Data Science | 3 |
II. Other Program Requirements
Take one of the following
Required classes:
| MA 121 | Differential Calculus | 3 |
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| MA 131 | Calculus of Single Variable Functions | 4 |
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| MA 315 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MA 328 | Modern Applications of Discrete Math | 3 |
| PHYS 155 | Robotics and Experimental Physics | 3 |
MA 131 -or- MA 121 plus MA 122 is recommended for graduate school