Computer Science, B.S.

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Computer Science

Freshman

Fall Semester

CSCI 194 - Freshman Seminar 1 credit
CSCI 135 - Fundmentals Of Computer Science I 3 credits
WRIT 121 - Introduction To Technical Writing 3 credits **
M 171 - Calculus I 3 credits
Humanities & Fine Arts Elective 3 credits
Social Science Elective 3 credits

Total: 16

Spring Semester

CSCI 136 - Fundamentals Of Computer Science II 3 credits
COMX 230 - Presenting Technical Information 3 credits **
M 172 - Calculus II 3 credits
Social Science Elective 3 credits
Science Elective 3 credits *

Total: 15

Sophomore

Fall Semester

CSCI 232 - Data Structures and Algorithms 3 credits
CSCI 246 - Discrete Structures 3 credits
CSCI 255 - Introduction to Embedded Systems 3 credits
M 273 - Multivariable Calculus 4 credits
Science Elective 4 credits *

Total: 17

Spring Semester

CSCI 332 - Design & Analysis of Algorithms 3 credits
CSCI 340 - Database Design 3 credits
M 333 - Matrices & Linear Algebra 3 credits
M 274 - Introduction to Differential Equation 3 credits
Science Elective 4 credits *

Total: 16

Junior

Fall Semester

CSCI 305 - Concepts of Programming Languages 3 credits
ESOF 322 - Software Engineering 3 credits
STAT 332 - Statistics for Scientists and Engineers 3 credits ****
Free Elective 1 credit
Free Elective 3 credits ***

Total: 13

Spring Semester

CSCI 361 - Computer Architecture 3 credits
ESOF 326 - Software Maintenance 2 credits
Humanities & Fine Arts Elective 3 credits
Free Elective 3 credits ***
M 410 - Numerical Computing for Engineering & Science 3 credits
-OR-
M 426 - Mathematical Modeling 3 credits

Total: 14

Senior

Fall Semester

WRIT 321W - Advanced Technical Writing 3 credits **
CSCI 446 - Artificial Intelligence 3 credits
CSCI 466 - Networks 3 credits
CSCI 498 - Internship 1 - 6 credits (Variable) (2 credits required) **
Free Elective 3 credits***

Total: 14

Spring Semester

CSCI 438 - Theory Of Computation 3 credits
CSCI 460 - Operating Systems 3 credits
CSCI 470 - Web Science 3 credits
CSCI 494 - Seminar 1 credit
CSCI 498 - Internship 1 - 6 credits (Variable) (2 credits required) **
Free Elective 3 credits ***

Total: 15

Minimum Credits for a B.S. in Computer Science: 120

* Science electives must include a two-semester sequence of laboratory science (minimum of 11 credits total): Either (1) two of the three following sets (BIOB 101/102) or BIOB 170 or (BIOE 305) plus 3 more science credits; (2) CHMY 141 w/lab CHMY 142 , CHMY 143 w/ lab CHMY 144 plus 3 more science credits; (3) GEO 101 , GEO 257 , GEO 259 plus 4 more science credits; (4) PHSX 234 , PHSX 235 w/lab PHSX 236 , and PHSX 237 w/lab PHSX 238 (take the physics sequence for the Electronic Control Systems Option).

**WRIT 101 can replace WRIT 121 . COMX 211 or COMX 111 can replace COMX 230 .

CSCI 486 - Senior Project can replace CSCI 498 - Internship . WRIT 325W - Writing in the Sciences or WRIT 322W - Advanced Business Writing can replace WRIT 321W .

***Students may elect to pursue a 12-credit Computer Science degree option with free electives.

**** Students in the Statistics Option need to take STAT 332 before beginning courses in the option.