BS in Computer Science
What Will I Learn?
This major gives you a fundamental understanding of the theoretical principles of software and digital systems within the context of current technology. It is designed for career-oriented students as well as for students who wish to pursue graduate studies.
Our program is balanced between theoretical and applied courses. In addition to developing computing-related skills, you will gain awareness of the human and social aspects of computer systems, and how computer science relates to other disciplines.
You will also have the opportunity to earn a minor either in Mathematics or in Actuarial Science.
Your Career
Graduates of this program become software designers and specialists, systems analysts, programmers, server and network administrators, and information technology managers. Career opportunities abound in various sectors — software companies, web development companies, financial institutions, schools and universities, and any organization that has an IT department.
Curriculum
The undergraduate Computer Science Curriculum includes 92 credits including the following:
- Major core requirements: 38 credits
- Free Computer Science Technical Elective Requirements: 6 credits
- Restricted Computer Science Technical Electives from one track: 6 credits
- Mathematics requirements: 15 credits
- Natural Sciences Requirement: 3 credits
- Liberal Arts and Science Requirements (LAS): 24 credits
Computer Science Core Requirements: 35 credits
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| CSC243 | Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming | 3 |
| CSC243B | Introduction to Object Oriented Programming Lab | 1 |
| CSC245 | Objects and Data Abstraction | 3 |
| CSC245B | Objects and Data Abstraction Lab | 1 |
| CSC310 | Algorithms and Data Structures | 3 |
| CSC310B | Algorithms and Data Structures Lab | 1 |
| CSC320 | Computer Organization | 3 |
| CSC322 | Computer Organization Lab | 1 |
| CSC326 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CSC380 | Theory of Computation | 3 |
| CSC430 | Computer Networks | 3 |
| CSC375 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| CSC447 | Parallel Programming for Multicore and Cluster Systems | 3 |
| CSC490 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| CSC491 | Professional Experience | 1 |
Capstone Experience: 3 credits
Select one of the following:
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| CSC598 | Undergraduate Computer Science Research | 3 |
| CSC599 | Capstone Project | 3 |
Computer Science Track Requirements: 6 credits
Students must complete two courses from one declared area and are encouraged to take one course from each of the other two areas in order to cover the depth and breadth requirements.
Below are the three areas.
Area 1: Artificial Intelligence and Data Science: 6 credits
Select two of the following:
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| CSC461 | Introduction to Machine Learning | 3 |
| CSC460 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| CSC462 | Fundamentals of Deep Learning | 3 |
| CSC463 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| CSC464 | Deep Learning for Natural Language Processing | 3 |
Area 2: Security and Networks: 6 credits
Select two of the following:
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| CSC433 | Introduction to Cloud Computing | 3 |
| CSC435 | Computer Security | 3 |
| CSC437 | Networks Security | 3 |
| CSC438 | Blockchain Systems | 3 |
| CSC439 | Computer Forensics | 3 |
Area 3: Software Development and Competitive Programming: 6 credits
Select two of the following:
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| CSC317 | Competitive Programming | 3 |
| CSC443 | Web Programming | 3 |
| CSC431 | Mobile Applications | 3 |
| CSC446 | Systems Programming | 3 |
| CSC458 | Game Programming | 3 |
Open Technical CS Elective: 6 credits
Mathematics requirements: 15 credits
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| MTH201 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MTH207 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| MTH305 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MTH312 | Applied Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Open Mathematics elective numbered 300 or above | 3 |
Natural Sciences Requirement: 3 credits
Select one of the following:
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| BIO209 | Basic Biology for Computer Science | 3 |
| CHM209 | Essentials of Chemistry for Computer Science | 3 |
Liberal Arts and Science Requirements: 12 credits
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| ENG202 | Advanced Academic English | 3 |
| COM203 | Art of Public Communication | 3 |
| LAS204 | Technology, Ethics and the Global Society | 3 |
| LAS205 | Digital Cultures | 3 |
Liberal Arts and Science Electives: 12 credits
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| Change Makers | 9 | |
| Arts and Humanities | 3 |
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