Computer Science Major, B.S.

General Information:

Bachelor of Science

The objectives of the computer science and computer information science majors are that students will:

• acquire the computational and analytical skills required to apply for and complete graduate school, in the context of a broad, liberal arts education (Academic);
• develop a strong work ethic to use effectively the computational and analytical skills expected within the scientific and business computer industry (Vocational);
• address ethical and societal issues affecting the computing field from a Christian worldview (Christian);
• develop an appreciation for and love of their country and the opportunities it provides (Patriotic);
• value excellence and the setting of high personal standards for the quality of their work (Cultural).

Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in upper division computer science courses to graduate with a major in computer science or computer information science.

Cross majors/minors between computer science and computer information science are not permitted.

Computer Science Major Requirements: 53 credit hours

General Education Course Specified by Major:

• MAT 135 - Discrete Mathematics and Trigonometry

Required Major Courses: 33 credit hours

• CSC 123 - Fundamentals of Web Site Design
• CSC 133 - Programming Fundamentals I
• CSC 233 - Programming Fundamentals II
• CSC 243 - Computer Architecture/Assembler
• CSC 303 - Data Structures
• CSC 343 - Database Systems
• CSC 413 - Operating Systems
• CSC 433 - Artificial Intelligence
• CSC 443 - Software Engineering *
• CSC 453 - IT Security and Networking
• CSC 463 - Senior Project/Capstone *

Required Collateral Courses: 20 credit hours

• MAT 175 - Calculus I
• MAT 205 - Calculus II
• PHY 234 - Physics I: Calculus-based

Note:

* CSC 443  and CSC 463  must be taken in consecutive semesters.