Computer Science, BS Major in

Program Requirements

1. The Successful Completion of at Least 124 Semester Hours

2. Liberal Arts

3. Residence Requirements

4. Writing and Composition

1. WSC 001

   Composition Semester Hours: 3-4

   Not resolved to a course
2. and

   Not resolved to a course
3. WSC 002

   Composition Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
4. or placement examination1, see University Degree Requirements .

   Not resolved to a course

5. Humanities Distribution

6. Social Sciences Distribution

7. Cross-Cultural Distribution

8. Humanities and/or Social Science

9. Minimum Requirements in the Major

Computer Science Requirements

1. CSC 014

   (MA, CS) Discrete Structures for Computer Science I Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
2. CSC 015

   (CS) Fundamentals of Computer Science I: Problem Solving and Program Design Semester Hours: 4

   Not resolved to a course
3. CSC 016

   (CS) Fundamentals of Computer Science II: Data Structures, Algorithms and Object-Oriented Programming Semester Hours: 4

   Not resolved to a course
4. CSC 017

   (CS) Fundamentals of Computer Science III: Advanced Data Structures and Object-Oriented Programming Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
5. CSC 024

   Discrete Structures for Computer Science II Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
6. CSC 110

   Introduction to Computer Architecture Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
7. CSC 110A

   Computer Architecture Laboratory Semester Hours: 1

   Not resolved to a course
8. CSC 112

   Computer Operating Systems Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
9. CSC 120

   Algorithms and Data Structures Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
10. CSC 123

    Programming Languages: Survey, Design and Implementation Semester Hours: 3

    Not resolved to a course
11. CSC 155

    Systems Programming Semester Hours: 3

    Not resolved to a course
12. CSC 161

    Introduction to Automata Theory Semester Hours: 3

    Not resolved to a course
13. CSC 163

    Computing, Ethics, and Society Semester Hours: 1

    Not resolved to a course
14. CSC 170

    Principles of Database Management Semester Hours: 3

    Not resolved to a course
15. CSC 185

    Methods of Random Process Semester Hours: 3

    Not resolved to a course
16. CSC 190

    Software Engineering Semester Hours: 3

    Not resolved to a course
17. CSC 194

    Foundations of Leadership and Innovation in Computing Semester Hours: 3

    Not resolved to a course
18. CSC 197A

    Independent Senior Design I Semester Hours: 1

    Not resolved to a course
19. CSC 197B

    Independent Senior Design II Semester Hours: 1

    Not resolved to a course
20. CSC 198F

    Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5

    Not resolved to a course
21. CSC 198S

    Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5

    Not resolved to a course

Mathematics Requirements

1. MATH 071

   (MA) Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Semester Hours: 4

   Not resolved to a course
2. MATH 072

   (MA) Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Semester Hours: 4

   Not resolved to a course
3. Mathematics courses numbered above MATH 72 Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course

Natural Science Requirements

1. PHYS 011A

   (NS) General Physics Semester Hours: 4

   Not resolved to a course
2. and

   Not resolved to a course
3. PHYS 011B

   (NS) General Physics Laboratory Semester Hours: 1

   Not resolved to a course
4. and

   Not resolved to a course
5. PHYS 012A

   (NS) General Physics Semester Hours: 4

   Not resolved to a course
6. and

   Not resolved to a course
7. PHYS 012B

   (NS) General Physics Laboratory Semester Hours: 1

   Not resolved to a course

   or: CHEM 003A - (NS) General Chemistry I Semester Hours: 3 - 4
8. and

   Not resolved to a course
9. CHEM 003B

   (NS) General Chemistry Laboratory I Semester Hours: 1

   Not resolved to a course
10. and

    Not resolved to a course
11. CHEM 004A

    (NS) General Chemistry II Semester Hours: 3

    Not resolved to a course
12. and

    Not resolved to a course
13. CHEM 004B

    (NS) General Chemistry Laboratory II Semester Hours: 1

    Not resolved to a course

    or: BIOL 112 - (NS) General Biology I Semester Hours: 4 2
14. and

    Not resolved to a course
15. BIOL 113

    (NS) General Biology II Semester Hours: 4

    Not resolved to a course

10. A Grade of C- or Better

11. An Overall Average of C or Better

1. CSC 014

   (MA, CS) Discrete Structures for Computer Science I Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
2. CSC 015

   (CS) Fundamentals of Computer Science I: Problem Solving and Program Design Semester Hours: 4

   Not resolved to a course
3. CSC 016

   (CS) Fundamentals of Computer Science II: Data Structures, Algorithms and Object-Oriented Programming Semester Hours: 4

   Not resolved to a course
4. CSC 024

   Discrete Structures for Computer Science II Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course

Footnotes

Complete BS Requirements

OLIC & CLIC

OLIC Requirements - Semester Hours: 9

1. Major requirements

2. CSC 194 - Semester Hours: 3

1. CSC 194

   Foundations of Leadership and Innovation in Computing Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
2. this course may not count as a technical elective.

   Not resolved to a course

3. CSC 199E - Semester Hours: 3

1. CSC 199E

   Internship in Leadership and Innovation in Computing Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
2. The internship will be in a local computing industry start-up with the approval and under the guidance of the program coordinator.

   Not resolved to a course

4. Senior Requirements

(a) Senior Design Project - Semester Hours: 2

1. CSC 197A

   Independent Senior Design I Semester Hours: 1

   Not resolved to a course
2. CSC 197B

   Independent Senior Design II Semester Hours: 1

   Not resolved to a course
3. Both courses are offered fall and spring.

   Not resolved to a course

(b) Two senior seminar courses - Semester Hours: 1

1. CSC 198F

   Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5

   Not resolved to a course
2. CSC 198S

   Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5

   Not resolved to a course
3. to be paired with the Independent Senior Design courses: in one semester a student must take simultaneously an Independent Senior Design Course and a Senior Seminar course. Interested students will have the opportunity to work in globally distributed teams.

   Not resolved to a course

5. Grade requirement

CLIC Requirements - Semester Hours: 18

1. Major Requirements

2. The following four courses offered by the Zarb School of Business*

1. ENTR 115

   Entrepreneurial Mindset Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
2. ACCT 101

   Financial Accounting

   As published: “Financial Accounting Semester Hours: 3”
   3
3. ENTR 120

   New Business Ventures Semester Hours: 3 **

   Not resolved to a course
4. MKT 101

   Principles of Marketing Semester Hours: 3 ***

   Not resolved to a course

3. Internship in Leadership and Innovation in Computing - Semester Hours: 3

1. CSC 199E

   Internship in Leadership and Innovation in Computing Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
2. The internship will be in a local computing industry start-up, with the approval and under the guidance of the program coordinator.

   Not resolved to a course

4. Senior Requirements

A. Senior Design Project

1. CSC 197A

   Independent Senior Design I Semester Hours: 1

   Not resolved to a course
2. CSC 197B

   Independent Senior Design II Semester Hours: 1

   Not resolved to a course
3. NOTE: Both courses are offered fall and spring.

   Not resolved to a course

B. Two Senior Seminar Courses

1. CSC 198F

   Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5

   Not resolved to a course
2. CSC 198S

   Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5

   Not resolved to a course
3. NOTE: to be paired with the Independent Senior Design course. In both semesters students must take simultaneously an Independent Senior Design Course and a Senior Seminar course. Interested students will have the opportunity to work on globally distributed teams.

   Not resolved to a course

5. Grade requirement

Footnotes (*/**/***)

Concentration in Gaming and Graphics

Concentration Program Requirements – Semester Hours: 12

Semester Hours: 9

1. CSC 160

   Fundamentals of Game Development Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course

   or: CSC 171A - Introduction to Computer Graphics Semester Hours: 3
2. CSC 172

   Introduction to Real-time Rendering Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
3. CSC 158

   Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
4. Note: Only two courses listed above may be used toward Computer Science or Computer Engineering electives.

   Not resolved to a course

Semester Hours: 3

Requirements

1. CSC 197A

   Independent Senior Design I Semester Hours: 1

   Not resolved to a course
2. CSC 198F

   Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5

   Not resolved to a course

Requirements

1. CSC 197B

   Independent Senior Design II Semester Hours: 1

   Not resolved to a course
2. CSC 198S

   Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5

   Not resolved to a course

Concentration in Networking and Cybersecurity

Concentration Program Requirements – Semester Hours: 12

Semester Hours: 9

1. CSC 175

   Data Communication and Networking Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
2. CSC 115

   Introduction to Secure Systems/Ethical Hacking Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
3. CSC 188

   Introduction to Network Security Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
4. CSC 155

   Systems Programming Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
5. Note: Only two courses listed above may be used toward Computer Science or Computer Engineering technical electives.

   Not resolved to a course

Semester Hours: 3

Requirements

1. CSC 197A

   Independent Senior Design I Semester Hours: 1

   Not resolved to a course
2. CSC 198F

   Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5

   Not resolved to a course

Requirements

1. CSC 197B

   Independent Senior Design II Semester Hours: 1

   Not resolved to a course
2. CSC 198S

   Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5

   Not resolved to a course

Concentration in Web and Mobile Engineering

Concentration Program Requirements – Semester Hours: 12

Semester Hours: 9

1. CSC 183

   Introduction to Web Application Development Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
2. CSC 184

   Introduction to Mobile Device Programming Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
3. CSC 170

   Principles of Database Management Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
4. CSC 175

   Data Communication and Networking Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
5. Note: Only two courses listed above may be used toward Computer Science or Computer Engineering technical electives.

   Not resolved to a course

Semester Hours: 3

Requirements

1. CSC 197A

   Independent Senior Design I Semester Hours: 1

   Not resolved to a course
2. CSC 198F

   Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5

   Not resolved to a course

Requirements

1. CSC 197B

   Independent Senior Design II Semester Hours: 1

   Not resolved to a course
2. CSC 198S

   Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5

   Not resolved to a course

Concentration in Artificial Intelligence

The concentration consists of 12 semester hours. It includes

1. CSC 156

   Introduction to Machine Learning Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
2. CSC 158

   Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
3. and one additional course chosen from the list below:

   Not resolved to a course
4. CSC 145 A-Z

   Special Topics in Computer Science and Computer Engineering Semester Hours: 1-3

   Not resolved to a course
5. CSC 149

   Introduction to Text Mining Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
6. CSC 157

   Introduction to Data Mining Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
7. CSC 173

   Introduction to Computer Vision Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
8. Only two courses from the above list can be used towards technical electives.

   Not resolved to a course

3 Semester Hours

First Semester

1. CSC 197A

   Independent Senior Design I Semester Hours: 1

   Not resolved to a course
2. CSC 197B

   Independent Senior Design II Semester Hours: 1

   Not resolved to a course

Second Semester

1. CSC 198F

   Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5

   Not resolved to a course
2. CSC 198S

   Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5

   Not resolved to a course

Concentration in Research

Concentration Program Requirements – Semester Hours: 12

1. Semester 1:

   Not resolved to a course
2. CSC 143 A-Z

   Independent Study Projects in Computer Science and Computer Engineering Semester Hours: 0.5-3

   Not resolved to a course

   or: CSC 144 A-Z - Independent Study Projects in Computer Science and Computer Engineering Semester Hours: 0.5-3
3. Semester 2:

   Not resolved to a course
4. CSC 146

   Independent research I Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
5. Semester 3:

   Not resolved to a course
6. CSC 147

   Independent Research II Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
7. Semester 4:

   Not resolved to a course
8. CSC 193

   Departmental Honors Candidacy: Thesis Semester Hours: 3

   Not resolved to a course
9. Note: CSC 143 A-Z or CSC 144 A-Z can be used toward Computer Science or Computer Engineering technical electives.

   Not resolved to a course

Evaluation Criteria

1. Semester 1: The student must develop a research proposal outlining the problem statement, background, proposed solution, and a 3-semester plan. The proposal should present an original research project capable of contributing new knowledge to the field. The thesis committee, composed of at least three members, including the faculty advisor, will review and approve the research plan.

   Not resolved to a course
2. Semester 2: The student provides a progress report summarizing achieved milestones and any adjustments to the plan. The report will be reviewed and approved by the three members of the thesis committee.

   Not resolved to a course
3. Semester 3: The student provides a progress report summarizing achieved milestones and any adjustments to the plan. The report will be reviewed and approved by the thesis committee.

   Not resolved to a course
4. Semester 4: The student will write an honors thesis and a paper of a minimum of 6 pages in length is expected to be submitted to a conference by the end of the semester. The student will present their thesis to the department, and the thesis committee will make the final decision based on the thorough assessment of research findings, thesis quality, conference paper, and the clarity and effectiveness of the presentation.

   Not resolved to a course