Bachelor of Science, Major in Computing Science (Computer Science, CS)

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Bachelor of Science, Major in Computing Science (Computer Science, CS)
Core Curriculum
Component Area I (Communications)6
Component Area II (Mathematics)3
Component Area III (Life and Physical Science)8
Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture)3
Component Area V (Creative Arts)3
Component Area VI (U.S. History)6
Component Area VII (Political Science/Government)6
Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences)3
Component Area IX (Component Area Option)4
Degree Specifics Requirements
Electives (Advanced)12
MATH 1420Calculus I4
MATH 1430Calculus II4
MATH 2395Discrete Mathematics3
Math (Advanced) 3
STAT 3379Statistical Methds In Practice3
Science (In addition to Component Area III)8
Total Hours79

The Computing Science major requires a total of 44 hours of Computer Science coursework, which includes 26 hours of CS required courses and 18 hours of coursework within one of three concentrations. General degree requirements must also be met. The 44 hours of coursework for the Computer Science major should be distributed as follows (Note: CSTE courses may not be used to meet this requirement):

Required Courses
COSC 1436Programming Fundamentals I4
COSC 1437Programming Fundamentals II4
COSC 2329Comp Organiz & Machine Lang3
COSC 3318Data Base Management Systems3
COSC 3319Data Structures and Algorithms3
COSC 4318Advanced Language Concepts3
COSC 4319Software Engineering3
COSC 4349Professionalism and Ethics3
Total Hours26
Computer Science Concentration (18 hours)
COSC 2347Special Topics/Programming3
COSC 3327Computer Architecture3
COSC 4316Compiler Design & Construction3
COSC 4327Computer Operating Systems3
Advanced COSC6
Total Hours18
1

MATH 1420 satisfies the requirement for Component Area II and for one hour of Component Area IX in the core Curriculum.   Math 1420 also meets 4 hours of Mathematics credit in the degree specific requirements. 

2

Eight hours of science courses satisfies the requirement for Component Area III and the degree specific requirements.

Note

The minimum number of credit hours required for a baccalaureate degree is 120. The minimum number of advanced credit hours for a baccalaureate degree is 42. Students may take free elective courses beyond the hours identified in the recommended 4-year plan to meet the overall credit hour and advanced credit hour requirements.

First Year
FallHoursSpringHours
COSC 14364COSC 14374
MATH 142014MATH 14304
ENGL 130123ENGL 130223
Component Area III4Component Area III4
 15 15
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours
COSC 23293COSC 33183
POLS 230533COSC 23473
HIST 130143HIST 130243
Component Area IV3POLS 230633
Component Area VIII3Component Area V3
 15 15
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHours
COSC 33193COSC 33273
MATH 23953COSC 43273
Science beyond Component Area III (Degree Specific Requirement)4STAT 33793
General Electives6Science beyond Component Area III (Degree Specific Requirement)4
 Component Area IX3
 16 16
Fourth Year
FallHoursSpringHours
COSC 43183COSC 43193
COSC 43163COSC 43493
ADV MATH3ADV COSC/DFSC Elective3
ADV COSC/DFSC Elective3ADV General Elective3
ADV General Elective3General Elective1
 15 13
Total Hours: 120
1

 Satisfies Core Component Area II and one hour of Core Component Area IX.

2

 Satisfies Core Component Area I.

3

 Satisfies Core Component Area VII.

4

 Satisfies Core Component Area VI.