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 5
PHIL 110 - Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking 5
HIST 120 - Origins of Western Civilization or HIST 121 5
ENGL 120 - Introduction to Literature 5
Fine Arts (one approved 5 credit course) 5
PHIL 220 - Philosophy of the Human Person 5
PHYS 121 - Mechanics 5
Social Science I 5
Social Science II (different discipline from Social Science I) 5
Theology and Religious Studies Phase II (200-299 ) 5
Ethics (upper-division) 5
Theology and Religious Studies Phase III (300-399 ) 5
Interdisciplinary 3
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 5
CPSC 152 - Fundamentals of Computer Science II 5
CPSC 250 - Data Structures 5
CPSC 251 - Introduction to Computer Organization 5
CPSC 308 - Technical Communications 3
CPSC 310 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms 5
CPSC 315 - Languages and Computation 5
CPSC 320 - Object-Oriented Development 5
CPSC 341 - Operating Systems and Networks 5
CPSC 370 - Fundamentals of Databases I 5
CPSC 487 - Software Engineering and Project Development I 5
CPSC 488 - Software Engineering and Project Development II 3
CPSC 489 - Software Engineering and Project Development III 3
CPSC 4XX - Electives (5) (400-level or higher, excluding CPSC 480, CPSC 481, CPSC 482, CPSC 483, CPSC 486, CPSC 487, CPSC 488, CPSC 489)

III. Mathematics Specialization Requirements:

50 credits in mathematics courses, including: