Nov 26, 2024

2020-2021 Academic Catalog

2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Science, B.A.

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This program provides the student with a broad background in the field of computer science while allowing the latitude to fill out his or her education in other fields such as information systems, humanities, social sciences or business. Students will acquire a theoretical background in computer science including the study of program development, data structures, operating systems, computer architecture and theory of computation. Emphasis is placed on software design and implementation of classical, theoretical computer science. This program also provides sufficient electives to complete a minor.

Graduates are prepared to enter the software development field at the programmer level. Graduates will be prepared to work in various technology support roles that require a high level of technical competency. Depending on the student’s choice of elective courses, the graduate may find employment as a programmer, software developer or software designer, or in any field of endeavor that requires computer expertise. The graduate may also pursue further education in graduate school.

Student Learning Outcomes

Develop complex software systems in at least two programming languages.
Communicate effectively with other programmers and non-programmers both orally and in writing.
Contribute to all phases of the software cycle.
Analyze data gathered to identify likely solutions given a problem or situation.
Apply mathematics as appropriate to solve problems in computer science.
Apply computer science to another field.

Required Courses

General Education Core

ENG 1252 - Argumentative Writing Credit(s): 3
ENG 1272 - Analytical Writing Credit(s): 3
EGR 2000 - Engineering Communication Credit(s): 3
HUM 3710 - Ethics Credit(s): 3
Humanities - Electives Credit(s): 3
Humanities - Elective (literature) Credit(s): 3
PSY 1700 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
Psychology/Social Science/Economics - Elective Credit(s): 3
Psychology/Social Science/Economics - Elective Credit(s): 3
MA 1090 - Precalculus Credit(s): 4
Choose one of the following courses:
MA 2025 - Statistical Problem Solving Credit(s): 3
or MA 2430 - Probability & Statistics for Engineers Credit(s): 3
NET 1200 - Network Design I Credit(s): 3
Science - Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Required: 40

Computer Sciences Core

Choose one of the following courses:
CH 1000 - Fundamentals Of Chemistry Credit(s): 3
or CH 1220 - General Chemistry & Lab I Credit(s): 3
CS 1200 - Introduction To Computer Science Credit(s): 3
CS 1300 - Computer Science I Credit(s): 3
CS 1350 - Computer Science II Credit(s): 3
CS 1500 - Introduction to Server Systems Credit(s): 3
CS 2100 - Introduction to Computer Systems Credit(s): 3
CS 2410 - Discrete Structures Credit(s): 3
CS 2500 - Database Systems Credit(s): 3
CS 3200 - Operating Systems Credit(s): 3
CS 3700 - Object Orientation Credit(s): 3
CS 3800 - Data Structures & Algorithms Credit(s): 3
CS 4000 - Computer Science Seminar Credit(s): 1
CS 4500 - Software Engineering Credit(s): 3
CS 4600 - Organization of Programming Credit(s): 3
CS 4800 - Systems Software Credit(s): 3
IIT 1000 - University Experience Credit(s): 1
Choose one of the following courses:
MA 1100 - Applied Calculus I Credit(s): 3
or MA 1200 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4
Choose one of the following courses:
MA 1110 - Applied Calculus II Credit(s): 3
or MA 1210 - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
Choose one of the following courses:
SS 2720 - Group Dynamics Credit(s): 3
or SS 2800 - Introduction To Sociology Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Required: 53-55

Approved Elective: 27 Credits

Preparatory Core 2

ENG 1000 - Introduction to College Reading Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
ENG 1100 - Introduction to College Writing Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
MA 1005 - Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
MA 1010 - Basic Algebra Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
MA 1020 - Foundations of Mathematics II Credit(s): 3
** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
Credits / Units: 15

Total Credits Required: 120-122

4-Year Plan

Semester I

CS 1200 - Introduction To Computer Science Credit(s): 3
CS 1500 - Introduction to Server Systems Credit(s): 3
ENG 1252 - Argumentative Writing Credit(s): 3
IIT 1000 - University Experience Credit(s): 1
MA 1090 - Precalculus Credit(s): 4

Total: 14

Semester II

CS 1300 - Computer Science I Credit(s): 3
ENG 1272 - Analytical Writing Credit(s): 3
PSY 1700 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
NET 1200 - Network Design I Credit(s): 3

Choose one of the following two courses:

CH 1100 - Chemistry for Changing Times Credit(s): 3
CH 1220 - General Chemistry & Lab I Credit(s): 3

Total: 15

Semester III

CS 1350 - Computer Science II Credit(s): 3
CS 2410 - Discrete Structures Credit(s): 3
EGR 2000 - Engineering Communication Credit(s): 3
CS 2500 - Database Systems Credit(s): 3

Choose one of the following two courses:

MA 1100 - Applied Calculus I Credit(s): 3
MA 1200 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4

Total: 15-16

Semester IV

CS 2100 - Introduction to Computer Systems Credit(s): 3
ECON/PSY/SS - Elective Credits(s): 3
Science - Elective Credit(s): 3

Choose one of the following two courses:

SS 2720 - Group Dynamics Credit(s): 3
SS 2800 - Introduction To Sociology Credit(s): 3

Choose one of the following two courses:

MA 1110 - Applied Calculus II Credit(s): 3
MA 1210 - Calculus II Credit(s): 4

Total: 15-16

Semester V

CS 3800 - Data Structures & Algorithms Credit(s): 3
Approved - Elective Credit(s): 6
Economics/Psychology/Social Science - Elective Credits(s): 3

Choose one of the following two courses:

MA 2025 - Statistical Problem Solving Credit(s): 3
MA 2430 - Probability & Statistics for Engineers Credit(s): 3

Total: 15

Semester VI

CS 3200 - Operating Systems Credit(s): 3
CS 3700 - Object Orientation Credit(s): 3
Humanities - Elective Credit(s): 3
Approved - Electives Credit(s): 6

Total: 15

Semester VII

CS 4500 - Software Engineering Credit(s): 3
CS 4600 - Organization of Programming Credit(s): 3
Humanities - Elective (literature) Credit(s): 3
Approved Elective Credit(s): 6

Total: 15

Semester VIII

CS 4000 - Computer Science Seminar Credit(s): 1
CS 4800 - Systems Software Credit(s): 3
HUM 3710 - Ethics Credit(s): 3
Approved - Electives Credit(s): 9

Computer Science, B.A.

Student Learning Outcomes

Required Courses

General Education Core

Total Credits Required: 40

Computer Sciences Core

Total Credits Required: 53-55

Approved Elective: 27 Credits

Preparatory Core 2

Total Credits Required: 120-122

4-Year Plan

Semester I

Total: 14

Semester II

Choose one of the following two courses:

Total: 15

Semester III

Choose one of the following two courses:

Total: 15-16

Semester IV

Choose one of the following two courses:

Choose one of the following two courses:

Total: 15-16

Semester V

Choose one of the following two courses:

Total: 15

Semester VI

Total: 15

Semester VII

Total: 15

Semester VIII

Total: 16

Total Credits Required: 120-122