The Computing Sciences program is designed to prepare students with a strong
programming foundation and a broad perspective of the discipline. Graduates are
at work as systems analysts, systems engineers, programmers, project leaders and
management information specialists.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Students pursuing a degree in Computing Sciences must complete the
following core, electives, mathematics and required supporting courses. A
minimum grade of “C” is required in any course used as a prerequisite to a CS
course.
Core Courses
| Code |
Course |
Credit |
| CS 158 |
Application Development I |
4 |
| CS 160 |
Application Development II |
4 |
| CS 210 |
Introduction to Web Development |
3 |
| CS 220 |
Introduction to Computer Systems |
3 |
| CS 340 |
Data Structures |
4 |
| CS 360 |
Database Design & Development |
4 |
| CS 365SI |
Systems Analysis & Logical Design |
3 |
| CS 366 |
Physical Design & Implementation |
3 |
| CS 455WI |
Project Management & Practice |
3 |
| |
Subtotal: |
31 |
Electives
| Code |
Course |
Credit
|
| CS xxx |
Choose three (3) Computing Sciences
(CS) courses numbered 300
or above.
(May include one (1) internship
and one (1) independent
study.) |
9 |
| |
Subtotal: |
9 |
Mathematics Courses
| Code |
Course |
Credit |
| MATH 150 |
Introductions to Discrete Structures |
3 |
MATH 205
or 305 |
Elementary Statistics
Mathematical Statistics |
3 |
|
Subtotal: |
6 |
Supporting Courses
Course |
Credit |
|
Students are encouraged to satisfy this requirement by
completing a minor
included in the Academic Catalog.
These supporting courses are to be
selected as a cohesive
body of knowledge and serve to prepare the student to
function as an IS professional in that environment. The
required
supporting courses must have written approval
of the computing sciences
faculty. |
15 |
|
Subtotal: |
15 |
|
Total: |
61 |
MINOR REQUIREMENTS
Students pursuing a minor in Computing Sciences must complete the
following CS courses:
| Code |
Course |
Credit |
| CS 158 |
Application Development I |
4 |
| CS 360 |
Database Design & Development |
4 |
| CS xxx |
CS course electives including
six (6) hours numbered 300 or
above |
12 |
| |
Total: |
20 |
COMPUTING SCIENCES - SECONDARY LEVEL
Students who plan to teach Computing Sciences on the secondary level
should complete the education minor in consultation with the School of Education
early in their academic careers to determine the specific requirements.