2011-2012 Archived Catalog Information

Computer Science Major

A student majoring in computer science must successfully complete 40 credits of coursework in computer science (with a GPA of at least 2.0) plus 32 credits of coursework in mathematics and science distributed as follows:

Major Course Requirements

Computer Science, 40 Credits

CMPSC F131 Computer Science I
CMPSC F132 Computer Science II
CMPSC F253 Computer Organization and Assembly Language
CMPSC F265 Data Structures and Algorithms
CMPSC F333 Organization of Programming Languages
CMPSC F345 Introduction to Software Engineering
CMPSC F353 Architecture of Computer Systems
CMPSC F355 Operating Systems
CMPSC F365 Introduction to Database Systems
Computer Science Elective course*

* One additional 4-credit Computer Science elective at or above the 300 level.

Complementary Major Requirements

Mathematics, 20 Credits

MATH 165 Calculus I
MATH 166 Calculus II
MATH 220 Applied Math for Scientists and Engineers
MATH 255 Probability and Statistics
MATH 285 Discrete Mathematics

Science, 12 Credits

PHYS 151– 152 University Physics
PHYS L151– L152 University Physics Labs
Science Elective*

* One additional 4-credit course in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.