Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
The B.S. program in computer science offers the student a sound foundation in the degree complemented by a broad core of courses in the sciences and liberal arts, a background in mathematics which has sufficient breadth and depth to enable the student to deal with scientific applications as well as the theoretical basis of computer science, and an exposure to computer hardware (microprocessors) through courses offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, ELEC 311 (Digital Logic and Circuits) and ELEC 330 (Digital Systems Engineering). Through electives, the student will have the opportunity to gain background in many areas where the information processing aspects of computer science are readily applied. This program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Plan of Study
The course of study leading to the B.S. with a major in computer science includes 18 hours of electives; 17 hours of core mathematics and statistics:
- MATH 131
- MATH 132
- MATH 206
- STAT 261
- MATH/STAT elective
40 hours of required courses in computer science:
- CSCI 201
- CSCI 211
- CSCI 202
- CSCI 223
- CSCI 305
- CSCI 317
- CSCI 320
- CSCI 355
- CSCI 405
- CSCI 420
- CSCI 495
- ELEC 311
- ELEC 330
- one of CSCI 421 or CSCI 499
- and 6 hours of approved electives selected from among the computer science courses offered at the 300 or 400 level
- General Education requirements for a selected strand, physical education, modern language, and laboratory science must be completed.
With recent changes to the General Education requirements, please reference the 4-year plan in your catalog year for your specific semester-by-semester plan.
Program educational objectives (PEOs)
Within five years of graduation, alumni of the B.S. program in Computer Science should be:
- Conducting successful careers in computer science disciplines and/or pursuing graduate study in the field.
- Demonstrating life-long learning skills and adapting to emerging markets and technologies.
- Embracing high personal and professional standards of conduct, citizenship, and service.
Student outcomes (SOs)
Graduates of the program will have an ability to:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
- Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
Undergraduate CS Program Enrollment and Graduation Data
| Academic Year | 10-11 | 11-12 | 12-13 | 13-14 | 14-15 | 15-16 | 16-17 | 17-18 | 18-19 | 19-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS – Computer Science Enrollments (fall term) | 32 | 34 | 41 | 54 | 52 | 63 | 92 | 83 | 104 | 96 |
| BS – Computer Science Degrees Conferred | 9 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 19-24* |
Notes:
- Enrollment data includes secondary majors and students who were enrolled in the major at any point during a given year.
- Academic Year (AY) includes enrollment from 1 September through 31 August.
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Matthew Hammond, ’20
Computer Science Major, Kilo Company