Computer Science
Department: Information Technology and Computer Science
Core
| Course Number | Title | Credits | Prerequisites | Dist. | Skills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS 110 | Computer Science I |
3
|
N
|
||
| CS 220 | Computer Organization |
4
|
CS 110 |
N
|
|
| CS 240 | Computer Science II |
3
|
CS 110 & MA 116 or MA 210 |
N
|
|
| CS 255C | C++ Programming |
2
|
CS 110, sophomore standing |
N
|
|
| CS 300 | Software Engineering |
3
|
CS 240 |
N
|
|
| CS 315 | Algorithms and Analysis |
4
|
CS 240, MA 160 & MA 116 |
N
|
CW
|
| CS 370 | Database Management Systems |
3
|
CS 110 |
N
|
|
| CS 480 | Computer Science Seminar I |
1
|
CS 220, CS 240 or IT 210 |
N
|
|
| IT 110 or IT III |
Principles of Information Technology Principles of IT (Science) |
3
3 |
S
N |
||
| IT 308 | Innovations for Industry I |
1
|
IT 210 or permission |
S
|
|
| IT 307 | Project Management |
3
|
IT 110 |
S
|
CW, CS
|
| IT 341 | Web Design |
2
|
CS 110 or permission | ||
| IT 342 | Web Programming |
2
|
CS 240 | ||
| MA 116 | Discrete Structures |
4
|
N
|
||
| MA 130 | Calculus I |
4
|
N
|
QM
|
|
| MA 220 | Introduction to Probability & Statistics |
4
|
MA 130 |
N
|
QS
|
Total 46 with 12 upper level credits Choose 18 credits (with at least 6 upper level) from the following list of electives courses to complete the CS POE:
Electives
| Course Number |
Title | Credits | Prerequisites | Dist. | Skills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 210 | Foundations of Mathematics |
3
|
MA 160 or MA 116 or PL/MA 208 |
CW
|
|
| MA 233 | Integrals, Series & Differential Equations |
2
|
MA 130 |
N
|
|
| CS 255 | FORTRAN, COBOL, Perl, Python or Ruby Programming |
2
|
CS 110 and sophomore standing |
N
|
|
| CS 305 | Software Models |
3
|
CS 240 or IT 240 |
N
|
|
| CS 320 | Operating Systems |
4
|
CS 220 and CS 240 |
N
|
|
| CS 330 | Computer Graphics |
3
|
CS 240 & MA 160 |
N
|
|
| CS 340 | Numerical Analysis |
3
|
MA 160 & MA 130 & CS 110 or permission |
N
|
QM
|
| CS 362 | Languages and Translation |
4
|
CS 220 & CS 240 |
N
|
|
| CS 485 | Computer Science Research |
3
|
CS 480 |
N
|
CW
|
| PC 209 | Electronics |
4
|
N
|
||
| IT 260 IT 325 |
Human Computer Interfaces or Network Design & Management |
3
4 |
CS 110 CS 240 |
S
N |
Total POE credits = 61
The department may approve up to 7 credits of substitute courses for the core and/or
electives.
Rationale
A program in computer science requires a broad range of skills, some as general as problem analysis and problem solving, others more technical, such as programming and data management. The core of the computer science POE is designed to promote the development of these skills. In addition to emphasizing mathematical techniques appropriate to "number crunching" the mathematics courses, also encourage a systematic approach to problem solving and become essential tools for the analysis and evaluation of algorithms, data structures, languages, and systems. The lower division course reinforce problem solving while also developing algorithm design and data management skills and providing knowledge of the operation and organization of computer hardware and software. With this foundation, one can then pursue greater specialization, tailoring the program toward scientific applications, software design, systems analysis, or preparation for graduate studies. The requisite skills and relevant courses for these options vary somewhat and should be chosen in consultation with an appropriate advisor.
Example of Normal Progression
| Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman | MA 116,Discrete Structures CS 110, Computer Science I |
CS 240, Computer Science II MA 130, Calculus I IT 111, Principles of Information Technology |
| Sophomore | CS 220, Computer Organization CS elective |
MA 220, Introduction to Probability & Statistics CS 300, Software Engineering CS 255C, C++ Programming |
| Junior | CS 315, Algorithms & Analysis (or senior year) CS elective (e.g. CS 370 ,Database Management) CS 362, Languages and Translation |
IT 308, Innovations for Industry I |
| Senior | CS 315, Algorithms & Analysis or elective CS elective (e.g.CS 320, Operating Systems or CS 370, Database Management) CS elective (e.g. CS 485, research) CS 305, Software Models |
CS elective CS 481, Seminar II |
Example Late Progression
| Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| Sophomore | MA 130, Calculus I MA 116, Discrete Structures CS 110, Computer Science I |
CS 240, Computer Science II IT 110, Principles of Information Technology Ma 220, Introduction to Probability & Statistics |
| Junior | CS 220, Computer Organization CS 315, Algorithms & Analysis* CS elective |
IT 308, Innovations for Industry I IT 307, Project Management CS 300, SoftwareEngineering CS/MA elective |
| Senior | CS 480, Seminar I CS elective, CS elective |
CS 255C, C++ Programming CS elective, CS elective |
*Note: In the late progression, Computer Organization may serve as a corequisite rather than a prerequisite for upper level courses taken fall of the junior year.
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