Computer Science — Bachelor of Science
Course requirements for the
B.S. degree in computer science
are comprised of the following and may be modified by the
department Chair.
Course requirements involve 57 semester hours including:
Computer Science Core Requirements....................................51
Or
and
Technical electives chosen from the following.........................6
Any 3000- or 4000-level computer science course................ 3
Other courses with pre-approval of department Chair
*Capstone Course
Required Cognates................................................................. 21.5
(or
)
Optional Computer Science Tracks**...................................9–12
Replace 6 hours of technical electives with 9–12 hours from one of the following
computer science track
Computer Graphic Track
Choose one of the following groups:
Group1
BRDM-3310 Advanced Video Production...........................3
Group 2
BRDM-2350 Introduction to Graphics for TV and Film.......3
BRDM-3630 Principles of Computer Animation..................3
BRDM-3765 Animation Practicum......................................1
Graphic Design Track
Any 3000- or 4000-level computer science course................ 3
GDES-1220 Digital Imaging: Adobe Photoshop.................... 3
Hardware Track
Operations Research Track
Computer Science Major (B.S.) Curriculum Summary
Proficiency Requirements. .........................................................0–5
General Education Requirements............................................. 41.5
Computer Science Major Requirements................................57–66
Required Cognates................................................................... 21.5
Electives.....................................................................................0–8
Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128
A complete description of the general education requirements is found on
Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a
Major in Computer Science — B.S.
First year:
Total................................................................................................. 33
Second year:
Total................................................................................................. 31
Third year:
CS Technical Electives.......................................................................3
History Elective..................................................................................3
Total................................................................................................. 33
Fourth year:
CS Technical Electives.......................................................................3
LIT-2XXX Literature Elective..............................................................3
Social Science/Global Awareness Elective .......................................3
Electives***. .......................................................................................5
Total................................................................................................. 31
***The optional computer science tracks allow specialization within the degree by
focusing the technical elective hours into a designated area and shifting three general
education elective hours into the technical electives.
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Computer Science — Bachelor of Science
