The Department of Computer Science offers the following programs:
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Minor in Computer Science
All of these programs and their specific requirements are described below.
Requirements for a Minor in Computer Science, 19 hours
C.S. 130, 131, 215, and nine additional hours at the 300 level or above. Students interested in scientific areas should consider C.S. 305, 310, 322, and 330. Those interested in information systems should consider C.S. 300, 335, 339, and 400.
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
Requirements for a Major in Computer Science, 41-51 hours
Required courses: C.S. 130, 131, 215, 221, 305, 310, 322, 330, 400, 415 and nine hours selected from 300- or 400-level Computer Science courses. Required related courses: Econ. 111, Math. 117, 118, 120, 215, 314 or 352, 321; Phys. 205, 206. Mathematics minor required.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems
The emphasis of this program is on business problems and the processes of design and development of computer-based information systems.
Requirements for a Major in Computer Information Systems, 44-51 hours
Required courses: C.S. 130, 131, 215, 221, 300, 310, 335, 339, 400, 415 and 421 or 444, plus nine hours selected from 300- or 400-level Computer Science courses. Required related courses: B.A. 103, 203, 301, 305, 315; Acct. 101; Econ. 111; Math. 120, 125 or 117, 205 or 321; Comm. 103 or 205. Business Administration minor required. Students with a major in Business Administration must take Math. 205 and Comm. 205.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering provides the student with an opportunity to pursue studies in the hardware area of the field of computers. Through requiring courses in programming, logic, and software design, the emphasis of the program is on electronics, systems design, and architecture.
Requirements for a Major in Computer Engineering, 51 hours
Basic courses: C.S. 130, 131, 215, 221, 305, 310, 324, 330, 360, 365, 400, 415, 421, 425, and six hours selected from the 300- or 400-level Computer Science courses. Required related courses: Economics 111; Mathematics 117, 118, 120, 215, 301, 314 or 352, 321; Physics 110, 111, 205, 206. Mathematics minor required.