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

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 - 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 351 - Computing Systems
• 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 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:

55 credits in mathematics and physics 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
• PHYS 121 - Mechanics
• Math electives (300-level or higher) (15)