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Department of Computer Science

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Computer Science Degree Plan

Bachelor of Science
(Computer Science major – 120 semester hours)

Academic Major

Computer Science 1361, 1362, 2305, 3304, 4301, 4302 18
Computer Science: one course from 4306, 4307, 4318, 4371 3
And 6 additional courses (4 of which must be advanced) 18

Other Requirements

Biology or geology*:
Biology 1410, 1411, 1480, 2401, 2402, 2403, 2411, 2423, 2424
Geology 1401, 1402

8
Chemistry, physical science or physics* 3-4
English 1301, 1302, sophomore literature and 3351 12
Government 2301 and 2302 6
History 1301 and 1302 6
Mathematics 2513 5
Physical Activity – one course from: 1111, 1112, 1113, 1114, 1115, 1116, 1117, 1118, 1119, 1120, 1125, 2101, 2102 1
Physics 3444 4
Social Science: Economics 2300, 2301, 2302, Geography 2301, Psychology 1303, 2301, 2304, 2305, Sociology 1303, 2301, 2305, 2307 3
Visual and Performing Arts – one course from:
Art 1301, 1302, 2301, 2302
Drama 1311, 1321, 1351, 2331, 2334
Music 1310, 1341, 1342, 1351, 1361, 1375, 1376
3

Minor

Any area (6 hours must be advanced) 18

Electives

Courses outside of CS (8 hours must be advanced) 11-12

The above plan meets all core curriculum and general B.S. requirements. This degree requires a minimum of 120 hours with a minimum of 45 advanced hours.  

* At least two of the science courses completed for this degree must include a lab component.

Options:

Chemistry: 1301/1101, 1302/1102, 1411, 1412, 2353, 2153
Physical Science: 1301/1101, 1302/1102
Physics: 1301/1101, 1302/1102, 1421, 1422, 1441, 2442

Typical Sequence of Courses

Now you know what is required for a computer science degree. But, when do you take each class? Check out the typical sequence of courses to get a better idea about which semester is best for each course.

Master Schedule

Want to know the courses that are offered in the summer as well as the courses offered only in the spring or only in the fall? Take a look at the CS Master Schedule.