Computer Science, BA

This program offers a sound foundation in computing, while allowing greater flexibility in determining an area of application of the acquired computing skills. It is an excellent preparation for students interested in professional careers involving computer applications in less technical areas such as business or education. As a BACS student, you have the option of combining your undergraduate education in computing with another disciplinary area, effectively customizing your degree as “CS + X”. Examples include Computer Science + Theater, Computer Science + Communications, Computer Science + Physics.

Requirements

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Computer Science requires students to complete a minimum of 180 quarter credits with both a cumulative grade point average and a major/department grade point average of 2.00 or better.

I. Core Curriculum Requirements

Module I: Engaging Academic Inquiry

UCOR 1100 - Academic Writing Seminar
UCOR 1200 - Quantitative Reasoning (satisfied in major)
UCOR 1300 - Creative Expression and Interpretation
UCOR 1400 - Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
UCOR 1600 - Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
UCOR 1800 - Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences (or BIOL 1610/1611, 2200, CHEM 1500/1501, PHYS 1050/1051, 1210/1211)

Module II: Engaging Jesuit Traditions

Module III: Engaging the World

II. Major Requirements

59 credits in computer science, including:

Choose two of the following four courses:

Notes:

Independent study and internship courses (CPSC 3960, 4950, 4960, 4990) cannot be used to satisfy computer science electives.
Students who minor or double major in math may take MATH 3000 in lieu of CPSC 2600 .

III. Other Major Department Requirements

45 credits including:

MATH 1334 - Calculus I
MATH 1335 - Calculus II
MATH 2310 - Probability and Statistics for the Sciences and Engineering
*Area of Application satisfied by completing a 30-credit minor

NOTE:

The Area of Application must consist of 30 credits that are not already required for this degree. Students who select minors that overlap with BA requirements (such as math or data science) will need to take additional courses, that are approved by the department, to get to 30 credits.