Computer Science, B.S.

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The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in computer science are as follows:

(Also see information on the Accelerated Bachelor of Science/Master of Science with a major in Computer Science.)

General

(See General Requirements for all Bachelor’s Degrees)

Academic Foundations and Core Curriculum - 42 semester hours

(See Academic Foundations and Core Curriculum - 42 semester hours)

Bachelor of Science

(see Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree)

Program Requirements

Major

• CMPS 1044 - Computer Science I 4
• CMPS 1063 - Data Structures and ADT 3
• CMPS 2084 - Introduction to Computer Architecture 4
• CMPS 2143 - Object-Oriented Programming 3
• CMPS 2433 - Discrete Structures and Analysis 3
• CMPS 3013 - Advanced Structures and Algorithms 3
• CMPS 3023 - Logic Design 3
• CMPS 3233 - Theory of Computation 3
• CMPS 4103 - Introduction to Operating Systems 3
• CMPS 4113 - Software Engineering 3
• CMPS 4143 - Topics in Contemporary Programming Languages 3
• CMPS 4991 - Seminar in Social Responsibility 1 semester hour

Computer Science Electives - 18 hours

Eighteen (18) hours of computer science electives (15 advanced).

Note:

(CMPS 1013 and CMPS 1023 may not be counted toward a major in Computer Science.)

Minor

Minor is not required.

Additional Requirements

• MATH 1534 - Precalculus 4
• MATH 1634 - Calculus I 4
• MATH 1734 - Calculus II 4
• PHYS 1624 - Mechanics, Wave Motion, and Heat 4
• PHYS 2644 - Electricity and Magnetism and Optics 4

3 hours from

• MATH 2753 - Linear Algebra 3
• MATH 3533 - Numerical Analysis 3
• MATH 4243 - Operations Research 3

Computer Science Exit Exam

Electives as necessary to complete 120 hours