BS Computer Science - Applications Concentration
(Effective Fall 2007)

The application concentration option permits students to acquire a strong technical expertise in computer science while specializing in an application area of their particular interest.

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/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
CS4321: Introduction to Algorithms
3
CS4411: Introduction to Operating Systems
4
CS4YYY: (May be satisfied by CS4099)
3/4
CS4ZZZ: (May not be satisfied by CS4099)
3/4

Technical Electives (The Technical Electives plus the and the two CS4000-level electives 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.


Select any one of the following three SS courses; SS3510, SS3511,  or SS3801    3
Lab. Science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Forestry, or Geology)  8-10
Computer Science Requirements Total:
 61-62


Applications Area:
 16-19
 The applications 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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