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  Apr 18, 2025
 
2009-2010 Undergraduate Studies Bulletin 
  
2009-2010 Undergraduate Studies Bulletin [Archived Catalog]

Computer Science, B.S.C.S.


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Learning Outcomes Department of Computer Science and Engineering 
Curriculum College of Engineering and Computing 

Educational Objectives for the Computer Science Program


Five years after graduation, computer science graduates should be:

  • contributing to economic development and society through the development and management of computer systems for industry and research
  • advancing in their careers through knowledge of computer science, communication skills, and understanding of computer systems and contemporary technological issues
  • continuing their professional development through professional study and research.

Curriculum


See College of Engineering and Computing  for entrance requirements, progression requirements, and special academic opportunities.

In addition to the general education and progression requirements of the College of Engineering and Computing, a grade of C or better is required in MATH 374 and all CSCE courses applied to the degree. All required CSCE courses and courses taken as major electives are major courses and may not be counted toward a minor or application area. All other required courses and electives may be  used for a minor or application area as appropriate. CSCE 101 and 102 are not major courses and are not used in computing the major GPA.


 

 

Degree Requirements (126 Hours)


Notes:


  1. The liberal arts courses must include at least one history course, one fine arts course, and one social science course. The department maintains a list of approved liberal arts electives.

  2. The lower division elective is a 200-level application-oriented CSCE course. The department maintains a list of approved electives.

  3. The laboratory sciences must include either CHEM 111 and 112 or PHYS 211, 211L, 212, and 212L for 8 hours. The department maintains a list of other approved laboratory sciences for the remaining 4 hours.

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