The degree programs in Computer Science provide students with a strong foundation in programming, problem analysis, problem solving, and software engineering, significantly supplemented with practical experience using hardware and software resources available in contemporary computer laboratories maintained by the Department. There are two Computer Science pathways: Computer Science, and Computer Science with a Concentration in Information Security. The Computer Science major curriculum is designed to prepare students for business and industry or graduate school. The curriculum for the Computer Science major with a Concentration in Information Security provides students with the knowledge of technologies and methods to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and the computing devices that store information. The goal of this curriculum is to prepare students to be able to demonstrate understanding of information assurance issues, and have the skills to solve problems related to computer programming, computer networking, and information security.
All students must complete:
| Area Discipline | Credit Hours |
| Written Composition | (6 hours total) |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | (12 hours total) |
| At least one fine arts course | 3 |
| At least one literature course* | 3 |
| Other courses in humanities or fine arts | 6 |
| Mathematics and Natural Sciences | (11 hours total) |
| Precalculus Algebra or Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry | 3 |
| Natural Sciences (lab based) | 8 |
| History/Behavioral and Social Sciences | (12 hours total) |
| At least one history course* | 3 |
| Other courses in history or behavioral/social science | 9 |
| *Students must complete a 6 hour sequence in either Literature (Area II) or History (Area IV). | |
| Discipline | Credit Hours |
| Precalculus Trigonometry* | 3 |
| Calculus I | 4 |
| Calculus II | 4 |
| Calculus III | 4 |
| Computer Programming Course | 3 |
| CS 317 Computer Science I or sufficient score on Placement Exam | 0-3 |
| HU 321 Research Sources and Skills | 1 |
| *If Precalculus Algebra (3 hours) is completed to satisfy the Area III mathematics requirement, the student should complete Precalculus Trigonometry (3 hours) in addition to Precalculus Algebra. Completion of Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry (4 hours) will satisfy both the Area III mathematics requirement and the Area V requirement for Trigonometry. If the 4 hour Precalculus course has been taken, additional general electives may be required. | |
| Fundamentals of Computer Science Courses | Hours |
| CS 318 Computer Science II | 3 |
| CS 309 Introduction to Digital Logic Design | 3 |
| CS 309L Digital Design Lab | 1 |
| CS 310 Professional Ethics of Computing | 1 |
| CS 372 Data Structures | 3 |
| MA 308 Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| Mathematics Background Courses | Hours |
| MA 310 Matrices and Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MA 331 Applied Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Upper Level 300/400 Mathematics electives (MA 316, 320, or 400-level MA courses except MA 454) with prior approval of the faculty advisor | 6 |
| Fundamentals of Computer Networking Courses | |
| ITE 305 Networking Fundamentals | 2 |
| ITE 306 Local Area Networks | 2 |
| Computer Science Core Courses | |
| CS 340 Introduction to Assembly Language | 3 |
| CS 414 Programming Language | 3 |
| CS 415 Operating Systems | 3 |
| Capstone Experience Courses | |
| CS 451 Software Engineering | 3 |
| CS 452 Senior Software Engineering Project | 3 |
| CS 452L Senior Software Engineering Project Lab | 1 |
All students must also select a pathway and complete the required courses:
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| Computer Science and Information Technology Advanced Courses | |
| CS 417 Topics in Object Oriented Programming | 3 |
| CS 472 Algorithm Analysis | 3 |
| ITE 327 Database Systems | 3 |
| ITE 327L Database Systems Lab | 1 |
| Upper Level Electives | 9 – 10 |
| Software Systems – 3 hours Select one class from the following: ITE 315 System Administration & Scripting Languages ITE 365 Visual Application Development (C#) ITE 367 Visual Application Development (Java) ITE 382 Mobile Device Software Development CS 380 Programming for the Web Computing Theory – 3 hours Select one class from the following: CS 423 Computer Graphics CS 474 Introduction to Formal Language Theory CS 475 Introduction to the Theory of Computing CS 484 Applied Cryptography and System Security Networking & Security – 3 to 4 hours Select one class from the following: ITE 409* Network Security ITE 409L* Network Security Lab ITE 420 Fundamentals of Information Security ITE 421 Digital Forensics CS 454 System Security Management *Classes are co-requisites | |
| Computer Networking Advanced Courses | |
| ITE 307 Wide Area Networks | 2 |
| ITE 308 Network Architectures | 2 |
| ITE 409 Network Security | 3 |
| ITE 409L Network Security Lab | 1 |
| Information Security Courses | |
| ITE 420 Foundations of Information Security | 3 |
| ITE 421 Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CS 454 System Security Management | 3 |
| CS 484 Applied Cryptography and System Security | 3 |
| Technology Management Courses | |
| IAM 409 Management of Information Assurance | 3 |
Additional Degree Reference Material
2 Year Course Rotation – Computer Science
CS Pre-Requisite Graph
IS Pre-Requisite Graph
CS Pathway Sample Schedule
IS Pathway Sample Schedule
Program Objectives & Outcomes
Enrollment & Graduation Data
Other Sites & Information
ABET
Program Advisory Board
Math & Computer Science Club (MACS)
Tutoring
2 Year Course Rotation – Mathematics
Bachelor of Science – Information Technology
Computer Science Minor