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Program Details

Program Details

Your math and programming background impacts the starting point of your computer science course sequence. Learn more about where you should begin your journey in the field.

Where Do You Begin?

Any student who completed Math 111 or higher should start with CSC 131 (our CS1) as a first programming course.

We recommend starting with Introduction to Computer Programming (CSC 112) for students with little or no programming experience that want a pre-CS1 course. CSC 112 is an introduction to programming in a high-level language for students who are not computer science majors.

B.S. Computer Science, Systems Option (Option 1)

This option is designed for students interested in applications of computer, mathematical or physical sciences or in the study of computers as systems. The Systems Option (Option 1), which is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), contains more thorough coverage of concepts in operating systems, scientific computing, and has more elective credit hours in upper-level computer science courses to allow you the flexibility to explore additional advanced topics. ABET logo

Option 1

First Semester ENG 101 Composition 3
*MAT 111, 112, 115 or 161 College Algebra, Trig., Precalculus or Calculus
w/Analytical Geometry		 3-4
CSC 112 or
Basic Studies		 Introduction to Computer Programming 3
Basic Studies 3
Basic Studies 3
Total Semester Hours: 15-16
Second Semester MAT 112, 161 or 162 Trig., or Calculus w/ Analytical Geometry 3-4
CSC 131 Introduction to Computer
Science I		 4
CSC 133 Discrete Structures 4
Basic Studies 3
Total Semester Hours: 14-15
Third Semester ENG 201 Composition 3
MAT 161, 162 or STT 215 Calculus w/Analytical
Geometry or Introduction
to Statistics		 3-4 3-4
CSC 231 Introduction to Data Structures 4
Basic Studies 3
Basic Studies 3
Total Semester Hours: 16-17
Fourth Semester STT 215 Intro. to Statistics or
Basic Studies		 3
CSC 242 Digital Logic, Computer Organization & Assembly Language 4
CSC 331 Object-Oriented Programming and Design 3
Basic Studies 3
** ** Lab 4
Total Semester Hours:
17

Things to Know

A Few Things You Should Know About the Systems Option 

  • Many students will place into MAT 111 College Algebra
  • Others will place into MAT 112, 115 or 161.
  • The required math sequence is MAT 111, 112, 161 and 162
  • MAT 115 is equivalent to both 111 and 112
  • The pre-requisite for Introduction to Programming (CSC 131) is MAT 111 or MAT 115. This requirement may be satisfied by placing into a higher math class
  • Take the highest MAT course based on placement
  • 3 science courses are required for the Systems option. These courses may also be used as Basic Studies. Students select one of the following sequences:
    • PHY 201-202
    • BIO 240-241
    • CHM 101-102
  • Students also select one additional lab science course chosen from:
    • PHY 201 if not selected previously
    • BIO 240 if not selected previously
    • CHM 101if not selected previously
    • CHM 211
    • GLY 101
    • GLY 120
    • PHY 211
    • BIO 110
    • BIO 205
    • BIO 206

Options:

  • CSC 131 and 133 may be taken together
  • CSC 242 and 231 should be taken together

Musts:

  • CSC 133 must precede CSC 242
  • Students should take CSC 231 as soon as possible after 131

B.S. Computer Science - Option 2

Concentrations (any 1 of 6)

This option is designed for students who have an interest in one of the available concentrations. 

Option 2

First Semester ENG 101 Composition 3
*MAT 111, 112, 115 or 161 College Algebra, Trig., Precalculus or Calculus w/Analytical Geometry 3-4
CSC 112 or Basic Studies Introduction to Computer Programming 3
Basic Studies 3
Basic Studies 3
Total Semester Hours: 15-16
Second Semester MAT 112, 161 or 162 Trig., or Calculus w/ Analytical Geometry 3-4
CSC 131 Introduction to Computer Science I 4
CSC 133 Discrete Structures 4
Basic Studies 3
Total Semester Hours: 14-15
Third Semester ENG 201 Composition 3
MAT 161, 162 or STT 215 Calculus w/Analytical Geometry or Introduction to Statistics 3-4
CSC 231 Introduction to Data Structures 4
Basic Studies 3
Concentration course 3
Total Semester Hours: 16-17
Fourth Semester Concentration course 3
CSC 242 Digital Logic, Computer Organization & Assembly Language 4
CSC 331 Object-Oriented Programming and Design 3
Concentration course 4
Concentration course 3
Total Semester Hours: 17

Things to Know

A Few Things You Should Know About Option 2

  • Many students will place into MAT 111 College Algebra
  • Others will place into MAT 112, 115 or 161
  • MAT 115 is equivalent to both 111 and 112
  • The pre-requisite for Introduction to Programming (CSC 131) is MAT 111 or MAT 115. This requirement may be satisfied by placing into a higher math class
  • Take the highest MAT course based on placement
  • 2 ECN courses are required for the Business option - these courses may also be used as Basic Studies

Options:

  • CSC 131 and 133 may be taken together
  • CSC 242 and 231 should be taken together

Musts:

  • CSC 133 must precede CSC 242
  • Students should take CSC 231 as soon as possible after 131 
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