Computer and Information Science: Computer Science Concentration B. A.
Degree Requirements
A major in Computer and Information Science with a Computer Science concentration is achieved by completion of the following requirements, in addition to the General Education and electives required for a degree:
Exploratory-Distribution
Two courses chosen from:
CSC 111 | Storytelling-Comp Animation | 1 Course Credit |
BUS 114/CSC 114 | Business App & Prog (CSC) | 1 Course Credit |
| or | |
CSC 114/BUS 114 | Business App & Prog (BUS) | 1 Course Credit |
CSC 121 | Introduction to Game Design | 1 Course Credit |
CSC 124 | Building Better Apps | 1 Course Credit |
CSC 126 | Intro to Robotics | 1 Course Credit |
SENS 320 | Intro-Geographical Info System | 1 Course Credit |
TAD 130 | Design and Documentation | 1 Course Credit |
TAD 180 | Graphic Com and Design | 1 Course Credit |
TAD 330 | Comp Aided Drafting & Design | 1 Course Credit |
TAD 382 | Advanced Graphics | 1 Course Credit |
TAD 455 | Comp Integrated Manufacturing | 1 Course Credit |
TAD 460 | Digital Electronics | 1 Course Credit |
or any upper-level CSC course which is not needed to meet another requirement in the CIS major.
Required Core Courses
CSC 226 | Software Design & Implement | 1 Course Credit |
CSC 236 | Data Structures | 1 Course Credit |
Required Capstone Course
The capstone requirement may be met by completing either CSC 493 or CSC 495. Note that selected UGR 010 or UGR 020 experiences may also satisfy the CIS major capstone requirement if approved by the CSC program.
CSC 493 | Senior Projects | 1/2 Course Credit |
| or | |
CSC 495 | Internship | 1 to 3 Course Credits |
| or | |
UGR 010
| Undergraduate Research (On-campus) | |
| or | |
UGR 020
| Undergraduate Research (Off-Campus) | |
Upper Level Distribution Courses--7 Courses
Seven (7) of the following upper-level distribution courses with at least two courses chosen from each of the following categories and at least two (2) at the 400 level
Design
CSC 330 | Database Systems | 1 Course Credit |
CSC 350 | Computer Security | 1 Course Credit |
CSC 410 | Computational Intelligence | 1 Course Credit |
CSC 420 | Programming Languages | 1 Course Credit |
Foundations
CSC 303 | Theory of Computation | 1 Course Credit |
CSC 433 | Numerical Analysis (MAT) | 1 Course Credit |
| or | |
MAT 433 | Numerical Analysis (CSC) | 1 Course Credit |
CSC 440 | Design & Analysis of Algorithm | 1 Course Credit |
Systems
CSC 335 | Computer Organization | 1 Course Credit |
CSC 412 | Networking | 1 Course Credit |
CSC 425 | Operating Systems & VMs | 1 Course Credit |
Required Collateral Course - 3 Courses
Discrete Mathematics
MAT 105 | Intro to Discrete Math | 1 Course Credit |
| or | |
MAT 312 | Operations Research | 1 Course Credit |
Calculus
Electricity and Electronics
One of the following additional Collateral Courses must be completed:
TAD 265 | Electricity and Electronics | 1 Course Credit |
| or | |
TAD 460 | Digital Electronics | 1 Course Credit |
Exploring the Major -- Students considering the Computer and Information Science major with a concentration in Information Systems should begin exploring CSC courses as soon as possible. CSC 111, CSC 114, CSC 121, CSC 124, and CSC 126 are all courses that are specifically designed for early exploration. These courses are not sequential -- CSC 126 can be taken without first having completed CSC 111. In addition, up to two of these exploratory courses may be used to satisfy major requirements.
Admission to the Major -- Each applicant to the major is reviewed and careful consideration of his or her overall performance in the Program is the primary criteria determining admittance.
Course Sequencing Considerations (in order to complete degree requirements within eight terms) -- A student with an interest in this major is advised to register for CSC 226 in his/her first or second year as this course is the prerequisite for all upper-level courses. Students who wait too long to take CSC 226 may find completion of the major essentially impossible to complete in eight regular terms. To give students maximum flexibility, it is important to begin the sequence as early as possible since most upper-level CSC courses are taught in alternating years.
Proficiency Requirements for Completion of the Major -- Students in this major must have a major GPA of 2.0 or higher to complete the degree.
Other Considerations or Recommendations -- Students in this major should work carefully with their Academic Advisor to choose electives supportive of their career aspirations. Students must choose either a major in Computer and Information Science with any of the concentrations or the minor in Computer Science but are prohibited from completing both. However, students may complete the Computer and Information Science major with multiple concentrations.