Computer Science, B.S.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science
Credits: 122
CIP Code: 110701
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science is designed to provide an in-depth study in theoretical and algorithmic foundations as well as cutting-edge developments in robotics, computer vision, intelligent systems, bioinformatics, and new approaches to programming. Through theoretical application students learn to determine the best performance possible, and the study of algorithms helps them to develop new approaches that provide better performance.
The program curricula offer a wide range of courses in areas of computer networking, software design and implementation, human-computer-interface, and uses of databases to create new knowledge. The majors in this program develop effective ways to solve computing problems, use new approaches to store information in databases, send data over networks, and display complex images.
Program Objectives for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Train students on the new methods for processing and exchanging information.
- Provide training on the underlying structure and appropriate uses of modern tools of the computing profession.
- Provide practical theories and application of the scientific principles, which underlie the physical characteristics of modern computers.
- Develop effective communicators to function well in multi-disciplinary teams.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science must meet the General Admissions Requirements as published in this Catalog.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Computer Science Program will be able to:
- Identify computing problems and apply appropriate algorithmic theories to solve them.
- Assess the hardware and software aspects of computer systems that support application software development.
- Apply theoretical knowledge of programming to determine new approaches that provide best performance in the areas of networking, information storage in databases, and human-computer-interface.
- Effectively communicate their work in both written and oral formats to diverse and professional audiences.
- Develop software solutions to practical problems.
Degree Requirements
The degree requires a minimum of one hundred twenty-two (122) semester hours, including sixty (60) in Computer Science. Three (3) semesters of continuous science classes with laboratory are required either in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. Students must complete all required Computer Science courses with minimum final grades of "C".
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CCIS 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| CCIS 105 | Programming Principles I | 3 |
| CCIS 105L | Programming Principles I Lab | 1 |
| CCIS 106 | Programming Principles II | 3 |
| CCIS 106L | Programming Principles II Lab | 1 |
| CCIS 121 | Introduction to Computer Sys | 3 |
| CCIS 223 | Data Structures | 3 |
| CCIS 223L | Data Structures Lab | 1 |
| CCIS 227 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| CCIS 229 | Web Site Design & Development | 3 |
| CCIS 321 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| CCIS 329 | Rich Internet Applications | 3 |
| CCIS 371 | Computer Algorithms | 3 |
| CCIS 372 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| CCIS 374 | Database Systems | 3 |
| CCIS 375 | Intro to Artificial Intel | 3 |
| CCIS 431 | Cybersecurity I | 3 |
| CCIS 473 | Intro to Operating Systems | 3 |
| CCIS 476 | Programming Langs. & Compilers | 3 |
| CCIS 493 | Senior Design Project | 3 |
| CCIS 4XXX | CIS Elective | 3 |
| Cognate Courses | ||
| CBIO/CCHE CPHY Science I | 3 | |
| CBIO/CCHE/CPHY Science I Lab | 1 | |
| CBIO/CCHE/CPHY Science II | 3 | |
| CBIO/CCHE/CPHY Science II Lab | 1 | |
| CBIO/CCHE/CPHY Science III | 3 | |
| CBIO/CCHE/CPHY Science III Lab | 1 | |
| CMAT 214 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| or CMAT 311 | Mathematical Logic | |
| CMAT 321 | Mathematical Prob & Stat I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 75 | |
General Education Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area A: Humanities/Fine Arts | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking | ||
| The Biblical Heritage | ||
| Afr Amer Religious Experiences | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| United States,Africa & World | ||
| History of the United States | ||
| History of the United States | ||
| Area B: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| General Psychology | ||
| American Govern & Politics | ||
| Intro. to Sociology | ||
| Intro. to Anthropology | ||
| Contemporary Social Problems | ||
| Intro. to Criminal Justice | ||
| Area C: Natural Sciences/Mathematics/Statistics | ||
| CMAT 111 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CMAT 112 | Calculus II | 4 |
| Area D: Communications | ||
| CENG 105 | College Composition I | 3 |
| CENG 106 | College Composition II | 3 |
| CSTA 101 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| Area E: Financial/Technological | ||
| CECO 107 | Introduction to Economics | 3 |
| CCIS 253 & 253L | Intro. to Comp. Sim/Analysis and Intro. to Comp. Sim/Analy(Lab) | 4 |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Other University Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CGED 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| CGED 101 | 1st-Year Seminar | 1 |
| Total Hours | 2 | |
Free Electives: 12 Credits
Note: Free Electives should be chosen in consultation with the advisor depending on the choice of minor or stackable credentials.
Plan of Study for Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science
(Students who are not prepared to complete calculus in their first year of study should arrange a revised plan of study in consultation with an advisor.)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| CCIS 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| CENG 105 | College Composition I | 3 |
| CGED 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| CMAT 111 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CCIS 105 | Programming Principles I | 3 |
| CCIS 105L | Programming Principles I Lab | 1 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CENG 106 | College Composition II | 3 |
| CGED 101 | 1st-Year Seminar | 1 |
| CMAT 112 | Calculus II | 4 |
| CCIS 106 | Programming Principles II | 3 |
| CCIS 106L | Programming Principles II Lab | 1 |
| CCIS 121 | Introduction to Computer Sys | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CBIO/CCHE/CPHY Science I 1 | 3 | |
| CBIO/CCHE/CPHY Science I Lab 1 | 1 | |
| CXXX | Area A, B,C, D | 3 |
| CXXX | Area A, B,C, D | 3 |
| CCIS 223 | Data Structures | 3 |
| CCIS 223L | Data Structures Lab | 1 |
| CMAT 214 or CMAT 311 |
Linear Algebra or Mathematical Logic |
3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CBIO/CCHE/CPHY Science II 1 | 3 | |
| CBIO/CCHE/CPHY Science II Lab 1 | 1 | |
| CXXX | Area A, B, C, D | 3 |
| CCIS 253 & 253L |
Intro. to Comp. Sim/Analysis and Intro. to Comp. Sim/Analy(Lab) |
4 |
| CCIS 227 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| CXXX | Area A, B, C, D | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CCIS 229 | Web Site Design & Development | 3 |
| CBIO/CCHE/CPHY Science III 1 | 3 | |
| CBIO/CCHE/CPHY Science III Lab 1 | 1 | |
| CCIS 374 | Database Systems | 3 |
| CCIS 375 | Intro to Artificial Intel | 3 |
| CCIS 321 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CMAT 321 | Mathematical Prob & Stat I | 3 |
| CXXX | Area A, B, C, D | 3 |
| CCIS 329 | Rich Internet Applications | 3 |
| CCIS 371 | Computer Algorithms | 3 |
| CCIS 372 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CCIS 476 | Programming Langs. & Compilers | 3 |
| CCIS 431 | Cybersecurity I | 3 |
| CCIS XXX | CIS Elective 2 | 3 |
| CXXX | Free Elective | 3 |
| CXXX | Free Elective | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CCIS 473 | Intro to Operating Systems | 3 |
| CCIS 493 | Senior Design Project | 3 |
| CXXX | Free Elective | 3 |
| CXXX | Free Elective | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 122 | |
- 1
Three (3) semesters of continuous science classes with labs are required either in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
- 2
Computer Science Electives must be at the 400 level or higher.