Computing Major, B.S. (Computer Science Concentration)

General Program Information

ETSU Academic Proficiency Requirements:

Writing: Students must complete a minimum of four writing-intensive courses. At least two of these courses must be in the major field of study. At least two of the four  courses must be at the 3000-4000 level.

Oral Communication: Students must complete a minimum of two oral communication-intensive courses. At least one of these courses must be in the major field of study.

Using Information Technology: Students must complete at least one using information technology-intensive course in the major field of study.

Transfer students may be subject to reduced number of intensives.

See ETSUAcademic Proficiency Requirements for details.

Computer Science Concentration

The Computer Science concentration is designed for students who wish to apply their knowledge to the development of systems level software programs.  These applications include but not limited to: real-time graphics simulations, distributed systems, and operating systems.  It will also be an asset for those students who are planning for graduate work in computer science.  The CS concentration supplements the computing core curriculum with courses in data structures, algorithms, computer architecture, and operating systems.  The concentration also requires additional hours of mathematics and science, including the calculus sequence required of mathematics majors and one additional lab science.

TBR General Education Requirements: 41 Credit Hours

• ENGL 1010 - Critical Reading and Expository Writing (3 credits)
• ENGL 1020 - Critical Thinking and Argumentation (3 credits)
• Communication: Oral Communication (3 credits) *
• MATH 1530 - Probability and Statistics – Noncalculus (3 credits)
• Natural Sciences (8 credits) **
• HIST 2010 - The United States to 1877 (3 credits)
• HIST 2020 - The United States since 1877 (3 credits)
• Literature (3 credits) *
• Fine Arts (3 credits) *
• Humanities (3 credits) *
• Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)

Computer Science Core Requirements - 33 credit hours

• CSCI 1250 - Introduction to Computer Science I (4 credits)
• CSCI 1260 - Introduction to Computer Science II (4 credits)
• CSCI 1400 - PC Set-up and Maintenance (1 credit)
• CSCI 1510 - Student in University (3 credits)
• CSCI 1900 - Math for Computer Science (3 credits)
• CSCI 2020 - Fundamentals of Database (3 credits)
• CSCI 2150 - Computer Organization (3 credits)
• CSCI 3250 - Software Engineering I (3 credits)
• CSCI 3350 - Software Engineering II (3 credits)
• CSCI 3400 - Networking Fundamentals (3 credits)
• CSCI 3500 - Information Security and Assurance (3 credits)
• MATH 1530 - Probability and Statistics – Noncalculus (3 credits) ** Satisfies General Education requirement.

Computer Science Concentration: 36 Credit Hours

• CSCI 2160 - Assembly Language (4 credits)
• CSCI 2200 - UNIX Fundamentals (3 credits)
• CSCI 2210 - Data Structures (4 credits)
• CSCI 3230 - Algorithms (4 credits)
• CSCI 4717 - Computer Architecture (3 credits)
• CSCI 4727 - Operating Systems (3 credits)
• MATH 1910 - Calculus I (4 credits)
• MATH 1920 - Calculus II (4 credits)
• MATH 2010 - Linear Algebra (3 credits)
• One additional lab science (4 credits)

Major Electives - 9 credit hours

Three approved CSCI electives for a total of 9 credit hours.

Free Electives: 5 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours Required for Degree: 124 Credit Hours

Additional Information

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