Computer Science, B.S.

General education

The General Education Requirements are comprised of three parts: Foundations, Explorations, and Integration. In addition, U.S. Diversity requirements must also be met. For details, refer to the General Education section of the catalog.  In order to satisfy both general education and other program requirements, in some of the general education areas students should select from the courses listed below.

Mathematics and sciences – 29 credits

• MTH 1554 - Calculus I (4)
• MTH 1555 - Calculus II (4)
• MTH 2775 - Linear Algebra (4)
• APM 2663 - Discrete Mathematics (4)
• STA 2226 - Applied Probability and Statistics (4)
• PHY 1510 - Introductory Physics I (4) and PHY 1100 - General Physics Lab I (1)
• PHY 1620 - Fundamentals of Physics II (4)

Computer science core – 18 credits

• CSI 1420 - Introduction to C Programming and Unix (4)
• CSI 2300 - Object-Oriented Computing (4)
• CSI 2310 - Data Structures (4)
• CSI 2470 - Introduction to Computer Networks (4)
• CSI 2999 - Sophomore Project (2)

Required professional subjects – 40 credits

• CSI 3350 - Programming Languages (4)
• CSI 3370 - Software Engineering and Practice (4)
• CSI 3430 - Theory of Computation (4)
• CSI 3450 - Database Design and Implementation (4)
• CSI 3610 - Design and Analysis of Algorithm (4)
• CSI 3640 - Computer Organization (4)
• CSI 4480 - Information Security Practice (4)
• CSI 4500 - Fundamentals of Operating Systems (4)
• CSI 4650 - Parallel and Distributed Computing (4)
• CSI 4999 - Senior Capstone Project (4)

Professional track – 8 credits

Select courses from one of the following professional tracks:

• Computational Intelligence Track (CSI 4130 , CSI 4810 ) (8)
• System Administration Track (CSI 3660 , CSI 3670 ) (8)
• Bioinformatics Track (BIO 3400 , CSI 4780 ) (8)
• Cybersecurity Track ( CSI 4460 , CSI 5720) (8)
• Game Development Track (CSI 3380 , CSI 4380 ) (8)

Professional electives – 5 credits

Any 3000, 4000, or 5000 level engineering or computer science or information technology courses; no more than 1-credit of CSI 4950  can be used to fulfill the professional electives requirement. Courses at the 5000-level require approval of the instructor.

No more than one of the following 2000 level courses:

• CSI 2320 - C++ for Programmers  (2)
• CSI 2330 - Immersive Python  (2)
• CSI 2340 - Ruby for Web Developers  (2)
• CSI 2350 - Programming in Visual C# for .NET Technology  (2)

Any math, science or engineering elective from the following: 

• APM 2555 - Introduction to Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra (4)
• APM 3332 - Applied Matrix Theory (4)
• APM 4333 - Numerical Methods (4)
• APM 4334 - Applied Numerical Methods: Matrix Methods (4)
• APM 4663 - Graph Theory and Combinatorial Mathematics (4)
• APM 4777 - Computer Algebra (4)
• BIO 1200 - Biology I (4)
• CHM 1430 - Chemical Principles (4)
• EGR 2400 - Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering (4)
• MTH 3552 - Complex Variables (4)
• MOR 2442 - Elementary Models in Operations Research (4)
• PHY 1110 - General Physics Lab II (1)
• PHY 3250 - Biological Physics (4)
• PHY 3260 - Medical Physics (4)
• PHY 3310 - Optics (4)
• PHY 3660 - Vibrations and Waves (4)
• PHY 3710 - Foundations of Modern Physics (4)
• or others by approved petition to the SECS Committee on Academic Standing

Major standing

To enroll in 3000- or higher level courses and to become candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Computer Science, students must gain major standing.  An application for major standing should be submitted prior to intended enrollment in 3000- or higher level courses.  Forms may be obtained from the SECS Undergraduate Advising Office or from the SECS website.

To gain major standing in Computer Science, students must:

A) have an average GPA of 2.0 in the following mathematics and science courses: MTH 1554 , MTH 1555 , MTH 2775 , APM 2663 , PHY 1510 , and PHY 1620 .

B) have an average GPA of 2.0 in the following computer science core courses: CSI 1420 , CSI 2300 , CSI 2310 , CSI 2470 , and CSI 2999 .

C) have no more than two grades below C in the courses listed in A and B above.

D) have not attempted any course listed in A and B above more than three times. Students may petition to repeat a course a fourth time.

E) have not repeated more than three different courses listed in A and B. Courses in which a W (withdrawal) grade is recorded will not be counted.

Conditional major standing may be granted in the semester in which the student will complete requirements A and B above.

Performance requirements

Satisfactory completion of the program requires an average grade of at least 2.0 within each group: mathematics and sciences, computer science core, and professional courses (including required professional subjects, professional electives, and professional track).  Within professional courses at most two grades below C are permitted, at most two different courses may be repeated, and a total of three attempts per course is permitted.

Sample computer science schedule

Students entering the School of Engineering and Computer Science with the required background may follow a schedule such as the one indicated below. However, students will need additional time to complete the program if they do not have the required background upon entrance to the program.