BS Computer Science - Applications Concentration
(Effective Fall 2005)

The computer science option provides breadth in computer science. At the same time, this option allows freedom to complete a degree according to the student's individual interests and is especially recommended for those interested in graduate work in computer science.

Computer Science Requirements
 Credits
CS1000: Explorations in Computing
 1

CS1121: Introduction to Computer Science I

CS1122: Introduction to Computer Science II

 3
2
    OR

CS1131: Computer Science I

  4
CS1721: Object Oriented Design
1
CS2311: Discrete Structures
3
CS2321: Data Structures
3
CS2141: Software Development Using C++
3
CS3141: Team Software Project
3
CS3311: Formal Models of Computation
3
CS3421: Computer Organization
4
CS4000: Senior Seminar
3
CS4121: Programming Languages
3
CS4411: Introduction to Operating Systems
4
CS4321: Algorithms
3
CS4YYY: (NOT CS4099)
3/4
CS4ZZZ:
3/4

Technical Electives (Credits for the Technical Electives and the two CS4XYZ's must total 12 credits.)
4-6
Technical electives are courses (generally in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or business) oriented toward the design or use of computers. These must be approved by the student's advisor.


SS2800: Science Technology & Society    3
Lab. Science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Forestry, or Geology)  8-10
Computer Science Requirements Total:
 61-62


Applications Area:
 16-19
  The appications area must be approved by the Departments Undergraduate Committee (before you start courses in the area.) If the area is in engineering or certain sciences, MA 1135 is replaced by MA 1160, MA 2160, MA 2330, and one additional 3 s.h. mathematics elective.


Mathematics Requirements:
MA1135 or MA 1160: Calculus for Life Scineces  or
                   Calculus with Technology I
4
MA2720 or MA 3710: Statistical Methods (or Engineering Statistics) 
4 or 3
Mathematics Subtotal:
7-8


General Core
UN1001: Perspectives on Inquiry
3
UN1002: World Cultures
4
UN2001: Revisions
3
UN2002: Institutions
3


General Education Distribution:
     HU 3120: Technical and Scientific Writing
     One course from World Cultures
     Two courses from Institutions
     One course from either World Cultures or Institutions
15

 
Physical Education (PE, Certain FA, Certain ROTC)       3 units
 
General Education Subtotal:
28

Free Electives
6-11
The purpose of these electives are to provide students with the opportunity to choose courses related to their own personal interests. These can be courses that enhance students' education in computing or broaden their education in other areas. Please see a Computer Science advisor regarding specific courses.

Total credits needed for graduation
123
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