Computer Science, B.A.

Curriculum 0781 Requirements

Computer Science explores programming and theoretical foundations of computing with emphasis on algorithms and mathematical principles. Computer scientists work on developing new designs for hardware and software. For more information contact the Computer Science Department . For help with schedule planning refer to the 4-Year Degree Map .

Major Departmental Requirements 46 Credits

Theory with Application: (9 cr.)

Select three courses from the following:

Systems: (9 cr.)

Select three courses from the following:

Experiential Requirement: (3cr.)

Select three credits from the following:

Cognate Requirements 11-21 Credits

Communication Elective: (3 cr.)

Select one course from the following:

CMM 101 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3 cr.) or
Additional AWR course (other than CSC 372 )

Computing Prerequisites: (0-3 cr.)

Must meet one of the following:

CSC 121 - Introduction to Computing and the Web (3 cr.) or
CSC 122 - Physical Computing (3 cr.) or
CSC 123 - Scientific Simulation and Modeling (3 cr.) or
CSC 124 - Communicating Data (3 cr.) or
Familiarity with programming

Math Requirement: (8-9 cr.)

MAT 104 - Trigonometry (1 cr.)
MAT 224 - Calculus I (4 cr.)
Math elective - Select one of the following:
MAT 202 - Linear Algebra I (3 cr.)
MAT 225 - Calculus II (4 cr.)

Mathematics Prerequisite/Placement: (0-6 cr.)

MAT 101 - Elementary College Mathematics (3 cr.) or equivalent (0-3 cr.)
MAT 102 - Precalculus (3 cr.) or Calculus Readiness Test (0-3 cr.)

Concentration Courses: (12 cr.)

a non-computing university approved major or minor or
12 credits by advisement including at least one upper division course

Additional Degree Requirements

Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements, including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum, elective courses if applicable, and a total of 120 credits minimum.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in Major Departmental Requirements.
A grade of C or better in CSC 221 , CSC 231 , CSC 223 and CSC 233 .