B.S. in Computer Science

Overview

The B.S. degree program in computer science provides a balance between theoretical foundations and applied computer science with the ultimate goal of presenting knowledge likely to be of ongoing value throughout one’s career. The preparation of the B.S. is aimed at students who want to pursue a career as an industry practitioner and/or as an academic.

Among the 25 occupation groups of The Bureau of Labor Statistics, Computer and Information Technology is rated second highest in median pay and fourth highest in projected employment growth for the period 2014 to 2024.

Curriculum

If you decided before Fall 2013 you may use the old Computer Science B.S. curriculum located here.

If you decided before Fall 2020 but after 2013 you may use the old Computer Science B.S. curriculum located at B.S. in Computer Science (Pre Fall 2020)

Major Requirements (61 Credit Hours)

Both of the following must be taken:

• MATH 161: Calculus I or MATH 131: Applied Calculus I

• MATH 162: Calculus II or MATH 132: Applied Calculus II

(By arrangement with the Undergraduate Program Director, the extra credits from MATH 161/162 may be applied towards the “Computer Science Free Electives” category.)

All of the following must be taken:

• comp141

• comp163 or MATH 201: Introduction to Discrete Mathematics and Number Theory

• comp170

• comp264

• comp271

• comp272

• comp310

• comp317

• comp363

• comp371

• STAT 203: Statistics

COMP-BS Restricted Electives

Select 9 credits from:

• comp301

• comp313

• comp330

• comp332

• comp339

• comp341

• comp343

• comp353

• comp364

• comp370

• comp379

Practicum Capstone

Six (6) credits taken from one or more of comp312, comp390, comp391, and comp398. See the details of registering in the links for each course. Students are encouraged to complete these credits during junior and senior years to draw on prior experience.

Computer Science Free Electives

• 3 credits of comp125 or comp150 or any COMP 300 level course

• 4 credits of COMP 3xx

Note

With permission, extra credits of MATH 161: Calculus I, MATH 162: Calculus II, or 300 level MATH, PHYS, or STAT for double majors can be applied in this category.)

General Notes

• Credits never can be double-counted for different categories of the requirements for the major. But a course may satisfy a major requirement and also satisfy a University and/or College requirement (e.g., Core, residency, Engaged Learning, Writing Intensive).

• It is usually not meant to combine a computing major or minor with another, the principal exception being CCFR-MINR; see more detail in the double-dipping rules.

Suggested Ordering of Courses

See this COMP-BS Sample Schedule.