Computer Science, Data Analytics Track, B.S.

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The Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Science, Data Analytics Track, is appropriate if you want to pursue a career in machine learning, big data, or generative AI; or if you want to continue on to graduate school. Based on the General Track’s broad foundation, Data Analytics replaces the electives with required data visualization, databases, and machine learning courses. This Track requires the same calculus and science sequence as the General Track.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Computer Science B.S. students will be able to:

   • solve problems through analysis and implementation of tested programs that use data structures and algorithms.
   • program the multiple layers (e.g., compiler, operating system, network, assembly language) between a high-level programming language and the underlying hardware.
   • apply logic and mathematical proof techniques to computing problems, including computability, formal languages, and complexity of algorithms.
   • evaluate ethical outcomes of professional policies, practices, and products at societal, organizational, and personal scales.
   • apply, alone and in teams, responsible software engineering methodology, tools, and practices.

Program Requirements

Required Courses: 50 Credits

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)
CIS 310 - Operating Systems 3 Credit(s)
CIS 325 - Data Analysis and Visualization 3 Credit(s)
CIS 356 - Assembly Language and Computer Architecture 4 Credit(s)
CIS 380 - Professional Practice 3 Credit(s)
CIS 405 - Software Engineering 3 Credit(s)
CIS 410 - Computer Networks 3 Credit(s)
CIS 420 - Database Systems 3 Credit(s)
CIS 421 - Artificial Intelligence 3 Credit(s)
or
CIS 431 - Machine Learning 3 Credit(s)
CIS 443 - Programming Languages 3 Credit(s)

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)

Cognate Requirements in Science 8 Credits

BIOL 151 - Gen Bio Cells and Genetics 4 Credit(s) and
BIOL 152 - Gen Bio Organisms and Ecology 4 Credit(s)
or
CHEM 105 - General Chemistry 1 1-3 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits: lecture & lab) and
CHEM 106 - General Chemistry 2 1-3 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits: lecture & lab)
or
PHYS 103 - University Physics I 4 Credit(s) and
PHYS 104 - University Physics II 4 Credit(s)

Notes:

No courses other than CIS 201 , CIS 480 or CIS 490 can be taken for S/P/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 CIS 205 after CIS 203 . CIS 205 will be the prerequisite for advanced Computer Science courses (CIS 3xx and CIS 4xx) for such students.