The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science provides students a rigorous curriculum beginning with a thorough grounding in a set of core subjects that are intended to develop problem solving ability and provide a basic understanding of fundamentals of computing and information processing, including operating systems design and administration, computer networking and database systems. Students, through a choice of electives, may deepen their knowledge and understanding in some rapidly evolving disciplines, including how to design and build software in software engineering, how to develop effective ways to solve global challenges using artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics programming, and how to create better ways of using computer with an understanding of cybersecurity and data analysis. The anticipated end result is a set of graduates who are prepared for their chosen scientific career in the field of computing, be it graduate school or employment.

Integrative Studies Requirements

Minimum 40 credits

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Major Requirements (58-66 credits)
Core Requirements:
ISCS-140	Programming Foundations I	4
CS-185	Programming Foundations II	4
CS-265	Computer Architecture	4
CS-280	Data Structures & Algorithms	4
CS-355	Computer Networks	4
CS-360	Database Systems	4
ISCS-150	Website Design & Construction	4
or INCS-160	Microcomputer Systems
CS-215	OS Administration	4
or CS-320	Operating Systems Design
CS-293	Supervised Field Experience	2
or CS-493	Adv Supervised Field Experienc
Select one of the following:		4
ISCS-210	Python Programming
CS-225	C++ Programming
CS-290	Special Topics (with department approval)
Mathematics Requirements:
MATH-111	Applied College Algebra (may be waived by CS Department chair)	4
MATH-112	Precalculus (may be waived by CS Department chair)	4
MATH-135	Discrete Mathematics for CS	4
MATH-211	Calculus I	4
MATH-141	Introductory Statistics (*recommended but not required)
MATH-212	Calculus II (*recommended but not required)
Upper-Level Requirements:
Select three of the following; two must be 400-level courses:		12
IICS-350	Cybercrime
IIPHYS-342	Data Analysis for Scientists
CS-375	Software Engineering
CS-395	Mobile Device App Programming
CS-420	E-Commerce Development
CS-430	Principles Program Languages
CS-455	Crypt & Network Security
CS-490	Advanced Special Topics
CS-495	AI & Robotics
CS-498	Independent Study
Total Credits		66

 It is strongly recommended for students to consider participating in either CS-297 Internship or CS-497 Advanced Internship.

Electives

Select courses to reach a total of 120 credits for the degree.

Degree Requirements

120 credits
40 credits at the upper-level

Upon completion of the Computer Science B.S. degree, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate software development skills in at least one computer programming language through the commonly accepted level of data structures.
• Demonstrate understanding of fundamental data structures and algorithms.
• Demonstrate an introductory understanding of computer architecture and/or operating systems other than Microsoft Windows (currently Linux, Unix or iSeries).
• Demonstrate understanding in fundamental mathematical concepts in order to be competent computer scientists
• Demonstrate technical skills in completing mathematical processes.
• Demonstrate software development skills in at least one other computer programming language not taught in item 1 above.