Bachelor of Science, Major in Computing Science (IS): 4+1 MS Computing and Data Science
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| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Computing Science (Information Systems, IS): 4+1 MS in Computing and Data Science | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) 2 | 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) 1 | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| MATH 1420 | Calculus I 1, 3 | 4 |
| MATH 1430 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 2395 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH (Advanced) | 3 | |
| Science (In addition to Component Area III) 2 | 8 | |
| STAT 3379 | Statistical Methods in Practice | 3 |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| COSC 1436 | Programming Fundamentals I | 4 |
| COSC 1437 | Programming Fundamentals II | 4 |
| COSC 2329 | Computer Organization & Machine Language | 3 |
| COSC 3318 | Data Base Management Systems | 3 |
| COSC 3319 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| COSC 4318 | Advanced Language Concepts | 3 |
| COSC 4319 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| COSC 4349 | Professionalism and Ethics | 3 |
| Major: Concentration | ||
| COSC 2327 | Introduction to Computer Networks | 3 |
| COSC 2347 | Special Topics/Programming | 3 |
| COSC 3337 | Information Systems Design & Management | 3 |
| COSC 4149 | Seminar in Computer Science | 1 |
| COSC 4326 | Network Theory | 3 |
| COSC/DFSC Advanced Electives | 6 | |
| Electives: Advanced General | ||
| Advanced General Electives | 12 | |
| 4+1 Master of Science in Computing and Data Science 4 | ||
| COSC 5318 | Database Systems | 3 |
| COSC 5319 | Algorithm Design and Analysis | 3 |
| COSC 5340 | Special Topics (taken twice) | 6 |
| or COSC 5300 | Computer Science Internship | |
| COSC 6319 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| Track Electives 5 | 9 | |
| Thesis OR Internship Option | 6 | |
| Thesis | ||
| Thesis | ||
| Thesis | ||
| Internship | ||
| Computer Science Internship | ||
| Programming Practicum | ||
| Minor: Not Required 6, 7 | ||
| Total Hours | 150 | |
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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.
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The Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) is satisfied by eight semester credit hours of science. An additional eight semester credit hours of science satisfies the Science component of the Degree Specific Requirement.
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Students who are not eligible for enrollment in MATH 1420 will have additional mathematics requirements.
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Students planning to pursue the 4+1 CDS option must complete the Graduate Application process and be accepted to the MS in CDS program. In order to apply to the 4+1 CDS program, students must complete all undergraduate degree plan requirements (minimum of 120 semester credit hours) and all admission requirements. Once a student is accepted to the graduate CDS program, students are eligible to begin the CDS program upon completion of all admission requirements. The graduate program will begin in the Summer I semester term each year and will run as a cohort model. Students may apply to the program while coursework is in progress but may not begin the graduate CDS program until the 120 semester credit hours are completed.
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See Computing and Data Science Tracks course listings below.
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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.
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The following minors cannot be paired with this degree program: COSC: Computer Sciences (CS), COSC: Information Assurance (IA), and COSC: Information Systems (IS).
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 four-year plan to meet the overall credit hour and advanced credit hour requirements.
Students who are preparing to apply to graduate CDS programs should earn a "C" or better in their coursework. All CS majors and/or minors must earn a "C" or better for all COSC/DFSC courses, and all CDS prospective students must earn a "C" or better in all prerequisite courses.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Computing and Data Science Tracks 5 | ||
| Data Science | ||
| COSC 5313 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| COSC 6314 | Data Mining/Knowledge Discovery | 3 |
| COSC 6315 | Machine Learning | 3 |
| Systems | ||
| COSC 5322 | Real-Time and Embedded Systems | 3 |
| COSC 5326 | Networks & Data Communications | 3 |
| COSC 6321 | Distributed Computing | 3 |
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| Component Area III1 | 4 | Component Area III1 | 4 | ||
| COSC 1436 | 4 | COSC 1437 | 4 | ||
| ENGL 13012 | 3 | ENGL 13022 | 3 | ||
| MATH 14203 | 4 | MATH 1430 | 4 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||||
| Second Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| Component Area IV | 3 | Component Area V | 3 | ||
| Component Area VIII | 3 | COSC 2329 | 3 | ||
| COSC 2347 | 3 | COSC 3318 | 3 | ||
| HSTY 13014 | 3 | HSTY 13024 | 3 | ||
| POLS 23055 | 3 | POLS 23065 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| Advanced General Electives | 6 | Component Area IX | 3 | ||
| COSC 3319 | 3 | COSC 2327 | 3 | ||
| DSR: Science1 | 4 | COSC 3337 | 3 | ||
| MATH 2395 | 3 | DSR: Science1 | 4 | ||
| STAT 3379 | 3 | ||||
| 16 | 16 | ||||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer | Hours |
| Advanced General Electives | 3 | Advanced General Electives | 3 | COSC 5340 or 5300 (taken twice)6 | 6 |
| COSC 4318 | 3 | COSC 4149 | 1 | ||
| COSC 4326 | 3 | COSC 4319 | 3 | ||
| COSC/DFSC Advanced Electives | 3 | COSC 4349 | 3 | ||
| MATH (Advanced) | 3 | COSC/DFSC Advanced Electives | 3 | ||
| 15 | 13 | 6 | |||
| Fifth Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer | Hours |
| COSC 5318 | 3 | COSC 5319 | 3 | Thesis OR Internship Option | 3 |
| Track Electives7 | 6 | COSC 6319 | 3 | Thesis | |
| Thesis OR Internship Option | 3 | ||||
Thesis | |||||
Internship | |||||
Internship | |||||
| Track Electives7 | 3 | ||||
| 9 | 9 | 6 | |||
| Total Hours: 150 | |||||
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The Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) is satisfied by eight semester credit hours of science. An additional eight semester credit hours of science satisfies the Science component of the Degree Specific Requirement.
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Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communication).
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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. Students who are not eligible for enrollment in MATH 1420 will have additional mathematics requirements.
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Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).
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Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).
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Students planning to pursue the 4+1 CDS option must complete the Graduate Application process and be accepted to the MS in CDS program. In order to apply to the 4+1 CDS program, students must complete all undergraduate degree plan requirements (minimum of 120 semester credit hours) and all admission requirements. Once a student is accepted to the graduate CDS program, students are eligible to begin the CDS program upon completion of all admission requirements. The graduate program will begin in the Summer I semester term each year and will run as a cohort model. Students may apply to the program while coursework is in progress but may not begin the graduate CDS program until the 120 semester credit hours are completed.
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See Computing and Data Science Tracks course listings below.
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.
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.
The following minors cannot be paired with this degree program: COSC: Computer Sciences (CS), COSC: Information Assurance (IA), and COSC: Information Systems (IS).
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 four-year plan to meet the overall credit hour and advanced credit hour requirements.
Students who are preparing to apply to graduate CDS programs should earn a "C" or better in their coursework. All CS majors and/or minors must earn a "C" or better for all COSC/DFSC courses, and all CDS prospective students must earn a "C" or better in all prerequisite courses.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Computing and Data Science Tracks 7 | ||
| Data Science | ||
| COSC 5313 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| COSC 6314 | Data Mining/Knowledge Discovery | 3 |
| COSC 6315 | Machine Learning | 3 |
| Systems | ||
| COSC 5322 | Real-Time and Embedded Systems | 3 |
| COSC 5326 | Networks & Data Communications | 3 |
| COSC 6321 | Distributed Computing | 3 |
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The BS in Computing Science (Information Systems, IS): 4+1 MS in Computing and Data Science is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Software design.
- Database management.
- Complex problem-solving.
- Application of theoretical principles to the solution of technological problems.
- Technical communication.
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Identify and solve complex computing problems in information technology, business, medicine, and other essential industries.
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World-class soft skills in complex problem-solving, communication, and creative thinking.
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Strong technical skills and interpersonal skills to work as a group.
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Superior technical writing skills to document and publish their findings.
