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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Computer Science, B.S.

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More information about Department of Mathematics and Computer Science :

A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.

Major Requirements

43 credits:

CMSCI 120 - Introduction to Computer Science I Credits: (3)
CMSCI 125 - Introduction to Computer Science II Credits: (3)
CMSCI 254 - Data Structures and Algorithms Credits: (3)
CMSCI 256 - Principles of Software Development Credits: (3)
CMSCI 277 - Computer Architecture Credits: (3)
CMSCI 474 - Computer Science Capstone I Credits: (1)
CMSCI 475 - Computer Science Capstone II Credits: (3)
CMSCI XXX - Computer Science Elective 300-level or above Credits: (3)
CMSCI XXX - Computer Science Elective 300-level or above Credits: (3)
CMSCI XXX - Computer Science Elective 300-level or above Credits: (3)
CMSCI XXX - Computer Science Elective 300-level or above Credits: (3)
MATH XXX or DATA XXX - Math or Data Science Elective at the 200 level or above Credits: (3) (NOT MATH 211 Mathematical Thinking (3) ).
MATH 228 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: (3)

Two of the Following

CMSCI 442 - Principles of Programming Languages Credits: (3)
CMSCI 453 - Algorithms Credits: (3)
CMSCI 485 - Theory of Computation Credits: (3)

Note

DATA 220 Machine Learning Models (3) ,DATA 320 Distributed Data Systems (3) , or DATA 350 Natural Language Processing (3) may be taken as one of the major elective courses. One mathematics or data science course at the 200 level or above is required, but MATH 211 Mathematical Thinking (3) does not count. At most three credits of Practicum (492/493) may be applied towards the B.S. in computer science. MATH 364 Linear Algebra (3) may be counted as a computer science elective with departmental approval.

To earn a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, students must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours. Students must also earn a major GPA of 2.0, and a cumulative GPA of 2.0.

Core Requirements (46 to 49 credits)

The First Year Symposium (3 credits)

Complete the First Year Symposium

FSYM 101 - The First Year Symposium Credits: (3)
Students who cannot complete First Year Symposium must pass one of the following composition courses:
COMM 200 - Foundations of Writing Credits: (3)
COMM 125 - Essentials of Speaking and Writing Credits: (3)
GENED 104 - Work and Education Credits: (3)

World Language Requirement (3-6 Credits)

Complete either 6 credits at the 101 and 102 level or 3 credits at the 200 level or above

Introductory Language (For students beginning at the 101 level)
- XXXX 101 (3)
- XXXX 102 (3)
Advanced Language (For students who begin at the 201 level or above)
- XXXX 201/301 (or higher).

Foundations of Social Science (3 Credits)

Choose 3 credits from among the following:

CJUST 110 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
ECON 101 - Foundations of Economics: Macroecon Credits: (3)
ECON 102 - Foundations of Economics: Microecon Credits: (3)
EDUC 100 - Foundations of American Education Credits: (4)
PSCI 100 - Foundations of American Government Credits: (3)
PSYCH 100 - Foundations of Psychology Credits: (3)
SOC 100 - Foundations of Sociology Credits: (3)

Modernity in Literature or the Arts (3 Credits)

Choose from among one of the following:

ARMO 300 - Modernity in Visual Art Credits: (3)
ENMO 300 - Modernity in Literature Credits: (3)
MUMO 300 - Modernity in Music Credits: (3)
THMO 300 - Modernity in Theatre Credits: (3)

Laboratory Science (3-4 Credits)

Choose one laboratory science course:

BIOL 110 - Introduction to Biology I Credits: (4)
BIOL 111 - Introduction to Biology II Credits: (4)
BIOL 298 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: (4)
CHEM 101 - General Chemistry I Credits: (4)
PHYS 101 - College Physics I Credits: (4)
PHYS 201 - General Physics I Credits: (4)
GNSCI XXX: General Science Course: Credits (3)

Global Encounters (3 Credits)

Choose one Global Encounters course:

XXGE Global Encounters
- Global Encounters courses are offered in many departments, including Business, Communication, English, Education, Foreign Language, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Theology.

Ethics and the Human Good (3 Credits)

Complete one of the following:

PHIL 300 - Ethics and the Human Good Credits: (3)
THEOL 300 - Ethics and the Human Good Credits: (3)

Ethical Leaders (0 Credits)

The Ethical Leadership Experiential Learning Core Requirement invites students to integrate their own personal call to leadership with a mature reflection on one or more of the core virtues of Justice, Courage, Integrity, and Humility. Students will accomplish this by engaging in and reflecting upon the practice of virtue ethics within the context of one or more experiential learning activities.

Sample Four Year Sequence

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

FSYM 101 The First Year Symposium (3)

World Languages I (3)

Foundations in Social Science (3)

MATH XXX MATH Elective (3) (DATA 200 Introduction to Data Science (3) or MATH 247 Calculus I (4) ) OR MATH 211 Mathematical Thinking (3)

CMSCI 120 Introduction to Computer Science I (3)

15 credits

Spring Semester

WCIV 102 Origins of the West (3)

World Languages II (3)

PHIL 103 Foundations of Philosophy (3)

MATH 228 Discrete Mathematics (3)

CMSCI 125 Introduction to Computer Science II (3)

15 credits

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

WCIV 201 Atlantic Encounters: 1450-1850 (3)

PHIL 203 Philosophy in the Modern Age (3)

MATH XXX Math Elective (3) (DATA 200 Introduction to Data Science (3) ) OR MATH 211 Mathematical Thinking (3)

CMSCI 254 Data Structures and Algorithms (3)

CMSCI 277 Computer Architecture (3) OR CMSCI XXX Computer Science Elective (3)

15 credits

Spring Semester

THEOL 220 Foundations of Theology (3)

AMER 202 America in the World (3)

Elective (3)

CMSCI 256 Principles of Software Development (3)

CMSCI XXX Computer Science Elective (3)

15 credits

Junior Year

Fall Semester

XXMO 300 Modernity in Lit./Art/Music/Theatre (3)

THEOL 320 Made In God’s Image (3)

CMSCI 442 Principles of Programming Languages (3) , CMSCI 453 Algorithms (3) , OR CMSCI 485 Theory of Computation (3)

CMSCI 277 Computer Architecture (3) OR CMSCI XXX Computer Science Elective (3)

GNSCI XXX Lab Science (4) OR Elective (3)

15 to 16 credits

Spring Semester

THEOL/PHIL 300 Ethics and The Human Good (3)

Elective (3)

XXGE 3XX Global Encounters (3)

GNSCI XXX Lab Science (4) OR Elective (3)

CMSCI XXX Computer Science Elective (3)

15 to 16 credits

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Elective (3)

CMSCI 442 Principles of Programming Languages (3) , CMSCI 453 Algorithms (3) , OR CMSCI 485 Theory of Computation (3)

CMSCI 474 Computer Science Capstone I (1)

16 credits

Spring Semester

Elective (3)

CMSCI 475 Computer Science Capstone II (3)

CMSCI XXX Computer Science Elective (3)

15 credits

Additional Notes:

Several courses can be double-counted so that a double major with mathematics can be completed in 69 credits, a double major with data science can be completed with 65 credits, and a double major with cybersecurity can be completed in 64 credits.

Sample Four Year Sequence: Mathematics, B.S. and Computer Science, B.S., Double Major

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

FSYM 101 The First Year Symposium (3)

World Languages I (3)

MATH 211 Mathematical Thinking (3)

CMSCI 120 Introduction to Computer Science I (3)

MATH 247 Calculus I (4)

16 credits

Spring Semester

WCIV 102 Origins of the West (3)

World Languages II (3)

PHIL 103 Foundations of Philosophy (3)

CMSCI 125 Introduction to Computer Science II (3)

MATH 248 Calculus II (4)

16 credits

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

WCIV 201 Atlantic Encounters: 1450-1850 (3)

PHIL 203 Philosophy in the Modern Age (3)

CMSCI 254 Data Structures and Algorithms (3)

CMSCI 277 Computer Architecture (3) OR MATH XXX MATH Elective (3) OR DATA 200 Introduction to Data Science (3)

MATH 249 Calculus III (4)

16 credits

Spring Semester

THEOL 220 Foundations of Theology (3)

AMER 202 America in the World (3)

MATH 364 Linear Algebra (3)

CMSCI 256 Principles of Software Development (3)

MATH 228 Discrete Mathematics (3)

15 credits

Junior Year

Fall Semester

XXMO 300 Modernity in Lit./Art/Music/Theatre (3)

THEOL 320 Made In God’s Image (3)

CMSCI 277 Computer Architecture (3) OR MATH XXX MATH Elective (3) OR DATA 200 Introduction to Data Science (3)

CMSCI 442 Principles of Programming Languages (3) OR CMSCI 453 Algorithms (3) OR CMSCI 485 Theory of Computation (3)

CMSCI XXX Computer Science Elective (3) OR MATH 389 Numerical Methods (3)

15 credits

Spring Semester

THEOL/PHIL 300 Ethics and The Human Good (3)

XXGE 3XX Global Encounters (3)

MATH 384 Differential Equations (3) **

MATH XXX MATH Elective (3)

Foundations of Social Science (3)

MATH 495 Seminar I (1)

16 credits

Senior Year

Fall Semester

GNSCI XXX Lab Science (4)

CMSCI 442 Principles of Programming Languages (3) OR CMSCI 453 Algorithms (3) OR CMSCI 485 Theory of Computation (3)

CMSCI 474 Computer Science Capstone I (1)

CMSCI XXX Computer Science Elective (3) OR MATH 389 Numerical Methods (3)

CMSCI 277 Computer Architecture (3) OR MATH XXX MATH Elective (3) OR DATA 200 Introduction to Data Science (3)

14 credits

Spring Semester

CMSCI 475 Computer Science Capstone II (3)

CMSCI XXX Computer Science Elective (3)

Elective (3)

MATH 468 Algebraic Structures (3) **

MATH 496 Seminar II (1)

13 credits

** MATH 384 Differential Equations (3) is offered in the spring of odd years. It can be taken in the sophomore, junior, or senior year. MATH 364 Linear Algebra (3) and MATH 468 Algebraic Structures (3) are offered in spring of even years. It is recommended that MATH 364 Linear Algebra (3) be taken as early as possible after the freshman year and that MATH 468 Algebraic Structures (3) not be taken until junior or senior year.

MATH 389 Numerical Methods (3) is not a required course. Since it counts as both a Computer Science and Math Elective, it is a good choice. Students who elect not to take MATH 389 Numerical Methods (3) can instead take 3 Math Electives and 4 Computer Science Electives.