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.

Program Requirements

Required Courses: 40-41 Credits

*MATH 340 may be used to fulfill the CIS 300 requirement for double majors in Mathematics and Computer Science only.

CIS 201 - Computer Science I 4 Credit(s)
CIS 203 - Computer Science II 4 Credit(s)
CIS 205 - Computer Science III 4 Credit(s)
CIS 300 - Foundations of Computer Science 4 Credit(s) *
CIS 301 - Theory of Computation 3 Credit(s)
CIS 303 - Algorithm Analysis and Design 3 Credit(s)

One of the Following:

CIS 310 - Operating Systems 3 Credit(s)
CIS 356 - Assembly Language and Computer Architecture 4 Credit(s)

All of the Following:

CIS 380 - Professional Practice 3 Credit(s)
CIS 405 - Software Engineering 3 Credit(s)
CIS 410 - Computer Networks 3 Credit(s)
CIS xxx - CS Elective (3xx or 4xx)
CIS xxx - CS Elective (3xx or 4xx)

Capstone Experience: 3 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 ).

One of the following

CIS 480 - Senior Project 3-6 Credit(s) (3 credits required for capstone)
@CIS 490 - Computer Science Internship 1-6 Credit(s) (3 credits required for capstone)

Cognate Requirements in Mathematics: 11-15 Credits

**MATH 461 may be used to meet the MATH 125 requirement.

MATH 125 - Probability and Statistics I 3 Credit(s) **
or
CIS 125 - Statistics 3 Credit(s)
MATH 151 - Calculus I 4 Credit(s)
or
MATH 141 - Integrated calculus, IA 4 Credit(s) and
MATH 142 - Integrated Calculus, IB 4 Credit(s)
MATH 152 - Calculus II 4 Credit(s)

Note(s)

No courses other than CIS 201 , CIS 480 , or CIS 490 can be taken for S/U credit and applied toward the requirements for the major in Computer Science.
A student must have a GPA of at least 2.0 in the Computer Science major requirements to register for CIS 480 - Senior Project or @CIS 490 - Computer Science Internship .
Computer Science majors/minors with catalog years before Fall 2022 who complete CIS 203 before Spring 2023 will continue with degree requirements without CIS 205 . CIS 203 will be the prerequisite for advanced Computer Science courses (CIS 3xx and CIS 4xx) for such students.
Beginning with the Fall 2022 catalog, Computer Science majors/minors must follow the revised program requirements and take after . will be the prerequisite for advanced Computer Science courses (CIS 3xx and CIS 4xx) for such students.