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Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

Computer Science (B.S.)

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Student Learning Outcomes for Computer Science:

Students will be able to:

Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions. (CS specific)

The Computer Science major requirements are:

CS 121 - Computer Science I 4.00 credits.
CS 122 - Computer Science II 4.00 credits.
CS 209 - Database Systems 4.00 credits.
CS 221 - Data Structures 4.00 credits.
CS 222 - Systems Programming 4.00 credits.
CS 230 - Computer Architecture 4.00 credits.
CS 250 - Foundations of AI & Data Science 4.00 credits.
CS 296 - Professional Development Seminar (EGR 296) 1.00 credit.
CS 322 - Algorithms 4.00 credits.
CS 341 - Software Engineering 4.00 credits.
CS 396 - Industry Speakers and Special Topics 1.00 credit.
CS 401 - Capstone Project in Computing I 2.00 credits.
CS 402 - Capstone Project in Computing II 2.00 credits.
CS 421 - Programming Language Design and Implementation 4.00 credits.
CS 422 - Operating Systems 4.00 credits.
MA 121 - MA Calculus I 4.00 credits.
MA 135 - Applied Discrete Mathematics 4.00 credits.
MA 250 - MA Sports Analytics 4.00 credits. or
MA 251 - MA Probability and Statistics 4.00 credits.
PH 263 - HUM Societal Impacts of Computing, A.I., and Robotics 4.00 credits.

Computer Science majors must also:

Complete ONE of the following four concentrations, or
Earn the degree without a concentration by completing 12 credits at or above the 200-level of CS or specified EGR (EGR 330 , EGR 430 , EGR 434 ) courses.

AI & Data Science Concentration

BA 260 - Introduction to Data Visualization 2.00 credits.
CS 350 - From Data Mining to Deep Learning 4.00 credits.
CS 354 - Big Data 4.00 credits.
CS 358 - Machine Learning (DAT 358) 2.00 credits.
MA 252 - Statistical Methods in Research 4.00 credits.

Cybersecurity Concentration

CS 261 - Ethical Hacking 2.00 credits.
CS 262 - Digital Forensics 2.00 credits.
CS 342 - Computer Networking 4.00 credits.
CS 363 - Computer Security 4.00 credits.
CS 364 - Network Security 4.00 credits.

Hardware Concentration

EGR 330 - Digital Design and Embedded Systems 4.00 credits.
EGR 430 - Parallel Processing 4.00 credits.
EGR 434 - Robotics and Machine Intelligence 4.00 credits.

Web & Application Design Concentration

ART 103 - Graphic Design I 4.00 credits.
ART 325 - Designing for the Web and Social Media 4.00 credits.
CS 310 - Web Development 4.00 credits.
CS 312 - Application Development 4.00 credits.

First Year Suggested Courses:

FYS 100 - First-Year Seminar 4.00 credits.
EN 100 - PLE First Year Writing 4.00 credits.
CS 121 - Computer Science I 4.00 credits.
CS 122 - Computer Science II 4.00 credits.
MA 120 - Foundations for Calculus 4.00 credits.
MA 121 - MA Calculus I 4.00 credits.
MA 251 - MA Probability and Statistics 4.00 credits.

Notes:

CS 121 and CS 122 are prerequisites to upper-level courses in Computer Science and must be taken before upper-level course can be attempted. Placement above CS 121/CS 122 for incoming students is done either by AP exam credit or through discussion with the course instructor and the Dean.
MA121 and MA 251 are required of Computer Science majors, and should be taken in the first year, if possible. Students may start in MA 120 as determined by Math Placement. A student who achieved a score of 4 or better on the College Board Advanced Placement Calculus AB Examination will be given credit for MA 121.
A C- or better is required in ALL prerequisite courses to continue in the major.

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