Bachelor of Arts Degree in Computer Science
The computer science major, comprising of 12 computer science courses and 4 math courses. Students typically complete this program in 6 to 7 semesters (3 to 3 1/2 years).
Basic Requirements | 27 semester hours | |||
| CSCI 119 | R/Object-oriented Programming (Subtitle) | 3 | ||
| CSCI 142 | Principles of Computer Science | 4 | ||
| CSCI 240 | Foundations of Algorithms | 4 | ||
| CSCI 241 | Computer Organization | 4 | ||
| CSCI 242 | Analysis of Algorithms | 3 | ||
| CSCI 341 | Theory of Languages | 3 | ||
| CSCI 342 | Theory of Computation | 3 | ||
| CSCI 343 | Operating Systems | 3 | ||
| Electives: | 12 semester hours | |||
| NOTE: The 12 credits shall include at least 9 credits at the 300-level, numbered CSCI 330 or above. Presently this includes: | ||||
| CSCI 330 | Data Communications | 3 | ||
| CSCI 331 | Compiler Construction | 3 | ||
| CSCI 335 | Computer Graphics | 3 | ||
| CSCI 352 | Systems Design | 3 | ||
| CSCI 365 | Theory of Database Design | 3 | ||
| CSCI 376 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 | ||
| CSCI 380 | Computer Architecture | 3 | ||
| CSCI 383 | Distributed Systems | 3 | ||
| CSCI 384 | Parallelism | 3 | ||
| CSCI 386 | Robotics | |||
| All 200-level courses numbered CSCI 230 or above are acceptable for up to 3 elective hours in the major. Presently this includes: | ||||
| CSCI 230 | Digital Electronics | 3 | ||
| CSCI 232 | Numeric Methods | 3 | ||
| CSCI 243 | C Programming and Unix | 1 | ||
| CSCI 276 | Lisp as a Second Language | 1 | ||
| Related Requirements: | 13-15 semester hours | |||
| MATH 221 | R/Calculus I | 4 | ||
| MATH 237 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics OR | |||
| MATH 239 | Mathematical Proof | 3 | ||
| Two Mathematics course, MATH 222 or higher | 6-8 | |||
Minimum Competence Requirement
A grade of C- or better is required for each of the following courses: CSCI 119, 142, 240, 241, 242, 341, 342, 343.
Department Writing Requirement
CSCI 240 is a required course in which writing within the discipline of Computer Science is emphasized and taught. The Department’s writing requirement is satisfied by successfully completing this course.For further information, please contact your advisor or the Chairperson of the Computer Science Department. For information on writing requirements for “double” or “triple” majors consult the Undergraduate Bulletin under “Multiple Majors” or the Office of the Dean of the College.