Computer Science B.S.

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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students who complete the B.S. program in Computer Science will be able to:

  1. Write correct and robust software.
  2. Use the theory of algorithms and computation to solve problems.
  3. Analyze the interaction between hardware and software.
  4. Apply their technical knowledge to solve problems.
  5. Speak about their work with precision, clarity and organization.
  6. Write about their work with precision, clarity and organization.
  7. Collaborate effectively in teams.
  8. Demonstrate preparation for:
    1. Careers that use computer science in business, industry, government and the non-profit sector; and
    2. Graduate study in fields related to computer information systems.

LOWER-DIVISION REQUIREMENTS

COURSE TITLE UNITS
CSC 133 Introduction to Computer Science and Information Systems
 3
CSC 143
Introduction to Computer Programming 3
CSC 153
Fundamentals of Computer Science 3
CSC 254 Data Structures and Algorithms 4
MTH 164 Calculus I 4
MTH 174 Calculus II 4
  TOTAL 21

UPPER-DIVISION REQUIREMENTS

COURSE TITLE UNITS
CSC 314 Operating Systems 4
CSC 324 Software Engineering 4
CSC 354
Design and Analysis of Algorithms 4
CSC 374Computer Networking and Security4
CSC 394 Programming Languages 4
CSC 412 Topics in Computer Science 2
CSC 422 Theory of Computation 2
CSC 454
Computer Architecture and Assembly Language 4
CSC 481
Senior Seminar in Computer Science 1
CSC 493 Software Project 3
MTH 343 Discrete Mathematics 3
Choose one sequence from:  
CSC 496 (2) AND CSC 497 (1) Service Learning in Computer Science I and II 3
CSC 498 (2) AND CSC 499 (1) Independent Research in Computer Science I and II 3
ISS 472 Internship in Computer Information Systems 2
HON 498 (2) AND HON 499 (1) Honors Project I and II 3
4-5 additional units chosen from:
CSC 412 Topics in Computer Science 2
CSC 491
Independent Study in Computer Science 1-4
CSC 496 Service Learning in Computer Science I 2
CSC 497 Service Learning in Computer Science II 1
CSC 498 Independent Research in Computer Science I 2
CSC 499 Independent Research in Computer Science II 1
ISS  242Visual Programming for Business Applications2
ISS  414 Data Base Management Systems 4
ISS  424 Internet Applications Development 4
ISS 472
Internship in Computer Information Systems 2
MTH 203 Introduction to Statistics * 3
MTH 233 Linear Algebra 3
MTH 274 Calculus III 4
MTH 373 Mathematical Modeling
3
MTH 382 Mathematical Statistics* 2
MTH 392 Mathematical Probability 2
HON 498 Honors Project I 2
HON 499 Honors Project II 1
  TOTAL 42
* Only one of these two courses may apply as a Computer Science elective, not both.
Note: An elective class may not count as both upper-division core and a required "additional elective."

Recommended Electives for Computer Science Tracks

Graduate School: Calculus III, Introduction to Statistics or Mathematical Probability, and Mathematical Statistics, Honors Project or Independent Research in Computer Science.
Industry - Business Application Development: Database Management Systems, Internet Application Development, Internship in Computer Information Systems or work experience as a student programmer.
Industry - Technical Computing Fields (e.g., scientific programming, aerospace, game development): Calculus III, Linear Algebra, University Physics, Internship in Computer Information Systems or work experience as a student programmer.

B. S. in Computer Science with a Concentration in Applied Computer Science

LOWER-DIVISION REQUIREMENTS

COURSE TITLE UNITS
CSC 133
Introduction to Computer Science and Information Systems
 3
CSC 143
Introduction to Computer Programming 3
CSC 153
Fundamentals of Computer Science 3
CSC 254 Data Structures and Algorithms 4
MTH 164 Calculus I 4
MTH 174 Calculus II 4
  TOTAL 21

UPPER-DIVISION REQUIREMENTS

COURSE TITLE UNITS
CSC 314 Operating Systems 4
CSC 324 Software Engineering 4
CSC 354
Design and Analysis of Algorithms 4
CSC 394 Programming Languages 4
CSC 412 Topics in Computer Science 2
CSC 422 Theory of Computation 2
CSC 454
Computer Architecture and Assembly Language
 4
CSC 481
Senior Seminar in Computer Science 1
CSC 493 Software Project 3
CSC 496 Service Learning in Computer Science I 2
CSC 497 Service Learning in Computer Science II 1
ISS 414 Data Base Management Systems 4
MTH 343 Discrete Mathematics 3
4 additional units chosen from:
CSC 374 Computer Networking and Security
 4
CSC 412 Topics in Computer Science 2
CSC 491
Independent Study in Computer Science 1-4
ISS 424
Internet Applications Development 4
  TOTAL 42
Note: An elective class may not count as both upper-division core and a required "additional elective."

B. S. in Computer Science with a Concentration in Scientific Programming

LOWER-DIVISION REQUIREMENTS

COURSE TITLE UNITS
CSC 133
Introduction to Computer Science and Information Systems
 3
CSC 143
Introduction to Computer Programming 3
CSC 153
Fundamentals of Computer Science 3
CSC 254 Data Structures and Algorithms 4
MTH 164 Calculus I 4
MTH 174 Calculus II 4
  TOTAL 21

UPPER-DIVISION REQUIREMENTS

COURSE TITLE UNITS
CSC 314 Operating Systems 4
CSC 324 Software Engineering 4
CSC 354
Design and Analysis of Algorithms 4
CSC 394 Programming Languages 4
CSC 412 Topics in Computer Science 2
CSC 422 Theory of Computation 2
CSC 454
Computer Architecture and Assembly Language
 4
CSC 481
Senior Seminar in Computer Science 1
CSC 493 Software Project 3
MTH 343 Discrete Mathematics 3
Choose one sequence from:  
CSC 498 (2) AND CSC 499 (1) Independent Research in Computer Science I and II 3
HON 498 (2) AND HON 499 (1) Honors Project I and II 3
8 additional units chosen from:
CSC 412 Topics in Computer Science 2
CSC 491
Independent Study in Computer Science
 1-4
MTH 274 Calculus III 4
MTH 373 Mathematical Modeling
 4
MTH 382 Mathematical Statistics 2
MTH 392 Mathematical Probability 2
  TOTAL 43
Note: An elective class may not count as both upper-division core and a required "additional elective."
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