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Dec 08, 2024
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2021-2022 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Computer Science, Computer Science Track, B.A.
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The Computer Science track in the CS major (B.A. Degree option) is designed for general study of the principles and practice of computing and is appropriate if you want to keep your career options open, if you want to combine your study of computer science with a second major in another field, or if you are starting out your study of computer science later in your college career. This track includes coursework in theory of computation, computer systems hardware and software, programming, algorithms, networks, and software engineering. The Computer Science track includes required courses in mathematics.
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Required Courses: 36-37 Credits
*MATH 340 may be used to fulfill the CIS 300 requirement for double majors in Mathematics and Computer Science only.
Capstone Experience: 3-6 Credits
Each student completing a B.S. or B.A. in Computer Science is required to engage in a capstone experience of three or more credits: either CIS 480 or CIS 490 . To complete this requirement, a student prepares a formal proposal for approval by the Computer Science faculty, performs the proposed work, and presents written and oral reports to the Computer Science Department. Most students choose to complete their capstone experience through a credit internship (CIS 490 ).
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Cognate Requirements in Mathematics: 11-15 Credits
**MATH 461 may be used to meet the MATH 125 requirement.
Total Credit Hours Required: 39-40 Plus 11-15 Credits of Cognates
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