Program: Computer Science, Game Development Option, B.S. - Montana Tech - The University of Montana - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 07, 2025

2011-2012 Catalog

Computer Science

Freshman

Fall Semester

CSCI 194 - Seminar 1 credit
CSCI 135 - Fundmentals Of Computer Science I 3 credits
WRIT 101 - College Writing I 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
COMM 2016 - 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 255 - Introduction to Embedded Systems 3 credits
CSCI 246 - Discrete Structures 3 credits
CSCI 232 - Data Structures and Algorithms 3 credits
M 273 - Multivariable Calculus 4 credits
Science Elective 4 credits *

Total: 17

Spring Semester

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

Total: 16

Junior

Fall Semester

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

Total: 13

Spring Semester

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

Total: 14

Senior

Fall Semester

WRIT 321W - Advanced Technical Writing 3 credits **
CSCI 438 - Theory Of Computation 3 credits
CSCI 466 - Networks 3 credits
CSCI 498 - Internship 1 - 6 credits (Variable) (2 credits required) **
Professional Elective 3 credits

Total: 14

Spring Semester

CSCI 446 - Artificial Intelligence 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) (3 credits required) **
Professional 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 11credits total): Either (1) BIOE 172 , BIOB 117 , and BIOB 160/161 plus 3 more science credits; (2) CHMY 14 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).
** COMM 1216 - Principles Of Speaking or COMM 1226 - Public Speaking can replace COMM 2016 . 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 .
*** Professional electives are the classes that meet the Computer Science degree options. (Professional electives).

Professional Electives – Junior & Senior Years

Game Development Option (12 credits)

Junior

Fall Semester

PTC 3306 - Introduction to Game Design 3 credits
PTC 3406 - New Media Design I 3 credits

Senior

Fall Semester

CSCI 441 - Computer Graphics 3 credits

Spring Semester

PTC 4406W - New Media II 3 credits