Dec 12, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Suggested Four-Year Program of Study: CISC-BS (CSCS)


 

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

 
FRESHMAN YEAR (30-33 credits)
Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
CSCI 1100 - Using Information Technology  or Proficiency Exam *            0-3 CSCI 1260 - Introduction to Computer Science II   4
CSCI 1250 - Introduction to Computer Science I   4 CSCI 1900 - Math for Computer Science    3
CSCI 1510 - Student in University   MATH 2050 - Foundations of Probability and Statistics - Calculus Based    3
CSCI 2020 - Fundamentals of Database    3 ENGL 1010 - Foundations in Writing    3
MATH 1910 - Calculus I    4 Oral Communication Course  3
Fall Total 14-17 Spring Total 16
 
SOPHOMORE YEAR (32 credits)
Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
CSCI 2150 - Computer Organization    3 CSCI 3160 - Computer Systems    4
CSCI 1400 - PC Set-up and Maintenance    1 CSCI 3400 - Networking Fundamentals   3
CSCI 2210 - Data Structures   4 MATH 1920 - Calculus II   4
MATH 2010 - Linear Algebra   3 Compass Core Class 3
ENGL 1020 - Written Communication & Critical Thinking   3 Compass Core Class 3
Free Elective 1    
Fall Total 15 Spring Total 17
 
JUNIOR YEAR (29 credits)
Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
CSCI 3000 - Career Readiness in Computing   3 CSCI 3500 - Information Security and Assurance    3
CSCI 3230 - Algorithms    4 CSCI Elective Course 3
Compass Core Class  3 Free Elective Course 1
1st Major Science with Lab Course 4 2nd Major Science with Lab Course 4
Free Elective 1 CSCI 2200 - UNIX Fundamentals    3
Fall Total 15 Spring Total 14
 
SENIOR YEAR (30 credits)
Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
CSCI 4250 - Software Engineering I   3 CSCI 4350 - Software Engineering II   3
CSCI 4727 - Operating Systems   3 Compass Core Class 3
CSCI 3xxx+ Major Elective Course          3 CSCI 3xxx+ Major Elective Course 3
CSCI Elective Course 3 Compass Core Class 3
History Compass Course 3 Compass Core Class 3
Fall Semester 15 Spring Semester 15

TOTAL = 124 credits

Note:


Proficiency exam may be taken for 0 credit in lieu of CSCI 1100 . Must be completed to meet Graduation requirements. CSCI 1100  has an accompanying required lab, CSCI 1150 . Those students who complete the proficiency exam and are short credits towards their total degree requirements may be required to take additional electives.