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 1420 - Programming and Problem Solving I
• CPSC 1430 - Programming and Problem Solving II
• CPSC 2430 - Data Structures
• CPSC 2500 - Computer Organization
• CPSC 3200 - Object-Oriented Development
• CPSC 3300 - Fundamentals of Databases
• CPSC 3400 - Languages and Computation
• CPSC 3500 - Computing Systems
• CPSC 4100 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms
• CPSC 4800 - Technical Communication and Project Management
• CPSC 4870 - Software Engineering and Project Development I
• CPSC 4880 - Software Engineering and Project Development II
• CPSC 4890 - Software Engineering and Project Development III
• CPSC 4XXX - Electives  (4000-level or higher) (5)

Note: Students may take 5000-level CPSC electives to satisfy elective requirements with permission of chair. Up to ten credits of 5000-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 1334 - Calculus I
• MATH 1335 - Calculus II
• MATH 1336 - Calculus III
• MATH 2330 - Multivariable Calculus
• MATH 2320 - Linear Algebra
• MATH 2340 - Differential Equations
• PHYS 1210 - Mechanics
• Math electives (3000-level or higher) (15)