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

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Bachelor of Science, Major in Computing Science (Computing Science, CS)
Core Curriculum
Component Area I (Communications)6
Component Area II (Mathematics) 13
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) 14
Degree Specifics Requirements
MATH 1420Calculus I 1,24
MATH 1430Calculus II4
MATH 2395Discrete Mathematics3
Math (Advanced) 3
STAT 3379Statistical Methods in Practice3
Science (In addition to Component Area III)8
Major: Foundation
COSC 1436Programming Fundamentals I4
COSC 1437Programming Fundamentals II4
COSC 2329Computer Organization & Machine Language3
COSC 3318Data Base Management Systems3
COSC 3319Data Structures and Algorithms3
COSC 4318Advanced Language Concepts3
COSC 4319Software Engineering3
COSC 4349Professionalism and Ethics3
Major: Concentration (Computing Science, 31 hours)
COSC 2347Special Topics/Programming3
COSC 3327Computer Architecture3
COSC 4149Seminar in Computer Science1
COSC 4316Compiler Design & Construction3
COSC 4327Computer Operating Systems3
Major: Prescribed Electives
COSC/DFSC Advanced Electives6
Electives: Advanced General
Advance General Electives 12
Minor: Not Required 3
Total Hours120
1

MATH 1420 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics), one semester credit hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option), and the Degree Specific requirement. 

2

Students who are not eligible for enrollment in MATH 1420 will have additional mathematics requirements.

3

A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credit hours may be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours. 

Notes

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework. 

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.

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.