Computer Science B.S.

Computer science focuses on problem solving with a particular emphasis on the design of computer-efficient solutions. Within a few years of obtaining a bachelor's degree in either of the two computer science options, alumni will have:

1. Engaged in successful careers in diverse areas of software development and will be pursuing advanced education in computer science or related fields;
2. Applied the full range of core computer science concepts and techniques to fill software development needs of an organization;
3. Adapted to changing directions of computing technology and used state-of-the-art techniques to confront new problems effectively;
4. Navigated the complex interconnections between software and the goals and constraints of the organization served;
5. Participated responsibly in the pervasive and changing role of computing technology in global society as both software engineers and citizens;
6. Operated collaboratively in a team environment and assumed leadership roles.

The B.S. in computer science programs are accredited by the:

Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
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Recommened Plan of Study

Computer science majors must complete the following coursework in computer science, mathematics, computer engineering, science, English, and philosophy (all courses are 4 credits unless indicated otherwise):

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 410, 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.