Computer Science/Specialization in Mathematics, BSCS

Requirements

This specialization requires students to take 64 credits in computer science and 50 credits in mathematics. The combination of mature skills in applied mathematics and strong computer applications skills is a rare and valuable combination.

This bachelor of science in computer science degree requires students to complete at least 180 quarter credits with both a cumulative grade point average and a major/specialization grade point average of 2.50 or better.

I. Core Curriculum Requirements

ENGL 110 - College Writing: Inquiry and Argument
PHIL 110 - Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking
HIST 120 or HIST 121
ENGL 120 - Introduction to Literature
Fine Arts (one approved 5 credit course)
PHIL 220 - Philosophy of the Human Person
PHYS 121 - Mechanics
Social Science I
Social Science II (different discipline from Social Science I)
Theology and Religious Studies Phase II (200-299 )
Ethics (upper division)
Theology and Religious Studies Phase III (300-399 )
Interdisciplinary
Senior Synthesis filled by CPSC 487 , CPSC 488 , CPSC 489

II. Major Requirements

64 credits in computer science courses, including:

CPSC 151 - Fundamentals of Computer Science I
CPSC 152 - Fundamentals of Computer Science II
CPSC 250 - Data Structures
CPSC 251 - Introduction to Computer Organization
CPSC 308 - Technical Communication and Project Management
CPSC 310 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms
CPSC 315 - Languages and Computation
CPSC 320 - Object-Oriented Development
CPSC 341 - Operating Systems and Networks
CPSC 370 - Fundamentals of Databases
CPSC 487 - Software Engineering and Project Development I
CPSC 488 - Software Engineering and Project Development II
CPSC 489 - Software Engineering and Project Development III
CPSC 4XX - Electives (400-level or higher, excluding CPSC 480, 481, 482, 483, 486, 487, 488, 489) (5)

Note: Students may take 500-level CPSC electives to satisfy elective requirements with permission of chair. Up to ten credits of 500-level CPSC electives may apply towards the Master of Science in Computer Science degree at Seattle University.

III. Mathematics Specialization Requirements:

50 credits in mathematics courses, including:

MATH 134 - Calculus I
MATH 135 - Calculus II
MATH 136 - Calculus III
MATH 232 - Multivariable Calculus
MATH 233 - Linear Algebra
MATH 234 - Differential Equations
Math electives (300-level or higher) (15)

NOTE:

MATH 310, MATH 351, and MATH 480-483 may not be used as math electives.
Math electives that are cross-listed with computer science electives may be used as either a math elective or as a computer science elective but not both.