Computer Science Major

The Bachelor of Science in computer science (BSCS) degree program provides a rigorous professional, technical educational background, appropriate for a career in software development or for entry into graduate study in computer science. A general option is available, as well as two specializations, Math and Business. These specialized options within the BSCS degree program enable students to develop greater interdisciplinary expertise, which will better equip them for jobs demanding these skills in the workplace.

Requirements

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

I. Core Curriculum Requirements

ENGL 110 - College Writing: Inquiry and Argument 5
PHIL 110 - Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking 5
ENGL 120 - Introduction to Literature 5
Fine Arts (one approved 5 credit course, see course descriptions )
PHIL 220 - Philosophy of the Human Person 5
Social Science I (5)
Social Science II (different discipline from Social Science I) (5)
Theology and Religious Studies Phase II (200-299) (see course offerings ) (5)
Ethics (upper division) (5)
Theology and Religious Studies Phase III (300-399) (see course offerings ) (5)
Interdisciplinary (3)
Senior Synthesis filled by CSSE 487 , CSSE 488 , CSSE 489

Choose one of the following two courses:

II. Major Requirements

84 credits in computer science, including:

CSSE 151 - Fundamentals of Computer Science 5
CSSE 152 - Fundamentals of Computer Science II 5
CSSE 210 - Foundations of Computer Science 5
CSSE 250 - Data Structures 5
CSSE 251 - Introduction to Computer Organization 5
CSSE 308 - Technical Communications 3
CSSE 310 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms 5
CSSE 320 - Object-Oriented Development 5
CSSE 340 - Operating Systems 5
CSSE 350 - Theoretical Computer Science
CSSE 370 - Fundamentals of Databases I 5
CSSE 380 - Organization of Programming Languages 5
CSSE 487 - Software Engineering and Project Development I 5
CSSE 488 - Software Engineering and Project Development II 3
CSSE 489 - Software Engineering and Project Development III 3
CSSE 4XX Electives (400-level, excluding CSSE 480 , CSSE 481 , CSSE 482 , CSSE 483 , CSSE 486 , CSSE 487 , CSSE 488 , CSSE 489 ) (15)

III. Other Major Department Requirements

38 credits in mathematics, physics, and science including:

Choose two of the following six options:

PHYS 122 - Electricity and Magnetism 5
PHYS 123 - Waves and Optics 5
BIOL 161 - Biology I: Molecular and Cellular Biology 4 and
BIOL 171 - Biology I: Molecular and Cellular Biology and Lab
BIOL 240 - Genetics 5
CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I 4 and
CHEM 131 - General Chemistry Lab I 1
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II 4 and
CHEM 132 - General Chemistry Lab II 1