Computer Science Major: Algorithms Option (B.A.)
Computer Science Major: Algorithms Option (B.A.)
What is computer science with an option in algorithms?
The B.A. in computer science will allow you to combine the study of computer science with the study of another field. Given the emergence of computational approaches to virtually all areas of scholarship and creative expression, it is important to offer this flexibility. The algorithms option is tailored to students who want to focus on fundamental concepts in the areas of algorithms, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Why study computer science at UNH?
You’ll have access to the UNH InterOperability Lab, where you’ll work alongside top tech companies to test their equipment before it hits the marketplace. All computer science students are encouraged to conduct research through capstone projects and independent studies. Many of UNH’s student organizations are a natural fit for computer science majors, such as the Cyber Security Club, the Linux Club, and Wildcat Women in Computer Science. Plus, the Programming Assistance Center offers walk-in support and tutoring.
Potential careers
- Application developer
- Computer and information research scientist
- Database developer
- Data security specialist
- Network architect
- Product development manager
- Quality assurance analyst
- Software engineer
- Software systems developer
- User experience designer
- Web developer
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Curriculum & Requirements
The B.A. in Computer Science will allow students to combine the study of computer science with the study of another field. Given the emergence of computational approaches to virtually all areas of scholarship and creative expression, it is important to offer this flexibility. The three tracks in the B.A. program contain the same computer science core as the B.S. program, but give more control to the student to choose the complementary and advanced courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| CS 400 | Introduction to Computing | 1 |
| CS 415 & CS 416 | Introduction to Computer Science I and Introduction to Computer Science II | 8 |
| or CS 414 & CS 417 | From Problems to Algorithms to Programs and From Programs to Computer Science | |
| or CS 410P & CS 417 | Introduction to Scientific Programming/Python and From Programs to Computer Science | |
| or CS 410C & CS 417 | Introduction to Scientific Programming/C and From Programs to Computer Science | |
| IT 403 | Introduction to Internet Technologies | 4 |
| CS 501 | Professional Ethics and Communication in Technology-related Fields | 4 |
| CS 515 | Data Structures and Introduction to Algorithms | 4 |
| CS 520 | Assembly Language Programming and Machine Organization | 4 |
| CS 619 | Introduction to Object-Oriented Design and Development | 4 |
| CS 659 | Introduction to the Theory of Computation | 4 |
| CS 791 & CS 792 | Senior Project I and Senior Project II | 4 |
| or CS 799 | Thesis | |
| Computer Science Electives | ||
| Select four courses from the advanced CS course pool 1 | 16 | |
| Mathematics Courses | ||
| MATH 425 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 531 | Mathematical Proof | 4 |
| MATH 539 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis | 4 |
| Science Courses 2 | ||
| One Discovery Biological Science (BS) with Discovery Lab | 4 | |
| One Discovery Physical Science (PS) with Discovery Lab | 4 | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| 8 Courses 3 | 32 | |
| Other Courses | ||
| ENGL 401 | First-Year Writing | 4 |
| Discovery requirements not already covered by required courses | 20 | |
| Total Credits | 129 | |
| 1 | Advanced CS course pool consists of the following:
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| 2 | Courses must carry the Discovery attributes of Biological Science or Physical Science and include Discovery lab (DLAB). |
| 3 | Must include the foreign language requirement as defined by the University for all B.A. degrees. |
Computer science majors must maintain an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better in all required computer science, mathematics, and computer engineering courses in order to graduate. If at the end of any semester, including the first, a student's cumulative grade-point average in these courses falls below 2.0, the student may not be allowed to continue as a CS major.
The following courses must be passed with a grade of C- or better:CS 410C CS 410P, CS 414, CS 415, CS 416, CS 417, CS 515, CS 520, IT 403
If a student wishing to transfer into the computer science major has any coursework that is applicable to the major, the grades in those courses must satisfy the minimum grade requirements for the B.S. degree in computer science. The student must have an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better in all courses taken at the university.
