Computer Science Major, B.S.

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The computer science program will prepare graduates for computer software development, software engineering, software development management, system development, and computer entrepreneurial positions in businesses and scientific organizations. It also will prepare students for graduate study in computer science. Graduates of the program will develop an understanding of algorithms, data structures, artificial intelligence, computer organization and architecture, numerical computation, operating systems, networking, programming language theory, and software engineering. Since the program is offered by the College of Business, opportunities for business management, marketing, accounting, and management information systems electives are offered.

Core Requirements for All Business Majors (31 hours)

The following required core courses provide breadth in a college education for business and a foundation for specialization in a major:

CIS 151 - Computer Applications in Business Credits: 3 (1) or
CIS 261 - Advanced Microcomputer Applications Credits: 3 (2)
ACCT 201 - Accounting Principles I Credits: 3
ACCT 202 - Accounting Principles II Credits: 3
BCOM 231 - Business Communication Credits: 3
BLAW 263 - Legal Environment of Business Credits: 3
ECON 265 - Elementary Statistics Credits: 3
FIN 305 - Business Finance Credits: 3
MNGT 305 - Principles of Management Credits: 3
MKTG 305 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
BCOM 401 - Business Career Planning and Professional Development Credits: 1
MNGT 452 - Policy Formulation and Implementation Credits: 3 (MNGT 452 satisfies the University Core requirement for synthesis.)

Note(s):

(1) Required of marketing majors

(2) Required of accounting and professional services, business administration, business education, computer information systems, finance, and management majors

Business Major Requirements (24-33 hours)

Specific upper-division course requirements for the various business major programs are listed in the following sections. These upper-level major course requirements should be completed during the junior and senior years.

Major (67-68 hours)

Core Courses Required of all CS Majors

CS 201 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming Using Java Credits: 3
CS 215 - Discrete Structures for Computer Science Credits: 3
MATH 215 - Survey of Calculus Credits: 3 or
MATH 230 - Calculus I Credits: 4
BCOM 231 - Business Communication Credits: 3
ENGR 241 - Digital Logic Credits: 3
CS 301 - Advanced Object-Oriented Programming Using Java Credits: 3
CS 311 - Algorithm Design and Analysis Credits: 3
CIS 305 - Management Information Systems Credits: 3
CS 321 - Architecture of Digital Computers Credits: 3
ENGR 347 - Microcomputer Engineering Credits: 3
CS 365 - Operating Systems Credits: 3
CIS 367 - Data Communications Credits: 3
CIS 375 - Systems Analysis and Design Credits: 3
CIS 377 - Introduction to Database Concepts Credits: 3
CS 379 - Programming Languages Credits: 3
BCOM 401 - Business Career Planning and Professional Development Credits: 1
CS 411 - Network Management and Security Credits: 3
CS 461 - Artificial Intelligence Credits: 3
CS 478 - Software Development Credits: 3
CS 483 - Senior Software Development Project Credits: 3 (CS 483 satisfies the University Core requirement for synthesis.)

Computer Science Electives

CS Legacy Language Credits: 3
CS or CIS Electives Credits: 6

General Electives (9 hours)

39 hours of 300/400 level courses are required for graduation.