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B.S. Computer Science

We don’t have to tell you how important computers are to everyday life. We use computers for communication, for learning, to have fun and to work. We use them for getting around town, getting around the country and for national security. Computers help us run airports, schools, hospitals—even our government. It’s hard to imagine a world without them—and easy to see why computer science skills are in very high demand across just about every sector and just about everywhere.

To prepare you for this ever-changing field, our Computer Science program is focused on hands-on learning so you can turn theory into practice and embrace critical thinking. We also believe in the power of social responsibility and so seek to inspire you to find ways to make a positive difference.

Our innovative courses explore everything from software engineering to operating systems to computer architecture. And across our offerings, you’ll have a strong network of support, including experienced faculty mentors and advisors who will help you map out your own academic path.

Upon completion of the undergraduate B.S. program in Computer Science, students will:

  1. Identify, describe, and execute foundational computer organization and architecture, operating systems, computer networks and management, information systems, database systems, software engineering, and programming; 
  2. Describe and apply foundational mathematical concepts and operations towards design, development, and analysis of applications; 
  3. Identify and apply programming tools such as Python, Java, R, and SQL languages towards application design and development;
  4. Evaluate and integrate an awareness of regulatory, ethical issues, and collective standards to positively influence the application of computer science to service, justice, and peace in working towards solutions for societal problems and opportunities;
  5. Identify and apply awareness of technological changes to positively influence adaption and change of computer science methods;
  6. Explain, plan, and execute computer science tasks within multidisciplinary teams;
  7. Execute a domain-specific capstone project addressing a stakeholder-generated use case.

View a sample 4-year plan: Computer Science

In addition to the general education requirements, these are the pre-major and major requirements below:

Pre-Major Requirements

  • MA 210 Calculus I
  • DS 100 Introduction to Technology and Innovation Past, Present, and Future
  • DS 200 Data Ethics
  • CS 200 SQL and Relational Databases
  • CS 202 Programming in Python
  • CS 204 Visualization and Analytics
  • CS 205 Programming II
  • EN 102 Expository Writing
  • COM 101 Introduction to Communication

Major Requirements

  • MA 308 Discrete Math
  • MA 331 Probability and Statistics
  • MA 401 Linear Algebra
  • CS 300 Network Systems and Management
  • CS 301 Operating Systems
  • CS 312 Machine Learning and AI
  • CS 372 Algorithm Analysis
  • CS 400 Computer Architecture
  • CS 401 Software Engineering and Design
  • CS 495 Computer Science Directed Research
Complete one course from the following:
  • AR 103 Visual Design
  • BI 105 Human Biology
  • BI 105L Human Biology Laboratory
  • COM 200 Introduction to Mass Communication
  • ENV 100 Introduction to Environmental Issues
  • PSY 101 General Psychology
  • SURF 351 Philosophy of Surfing
Complete three courses from one group:

Group 1: Data Science

  • DS 122 Data Feminism
  • DS 316 Behind the Social Media Curtain
  • DS 403 Digital Humanities
  • DS 404 Geo-Tagging and GIS
  • DS 406 Advanced Python

Group 2: Digital Forensics

  • CS 321 Digital Forensics and Crime Scene Investigations
  • CIS 417 Cyberspace and Cybersecurity Essentials
  • CJ 151 Criminal Justice Systems
  • CJ 201 Foundations in Criminology
  • CJ 220 Criminal Investigations
  • FS 230 Forensic Sciences
  • CJ 223 Introduction to Law

Group 3: Business Analytics

  • C 203 Accounting and Finance
  • EC 203 Economic Principles
  • BU 324 Quantitative Methods in Business
  • DS 402 Business Analytics, Marketing, and Forecasting
  • MKT 301 Principles of Marketing

Group 4: Math

  • MA 211 Calculus II
  • MA 301 Number Theory
  • MA 311 Calculus III

Group 5: General

  • 3 courses

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