Dr. R. Vetter, chair. Dr. Adhar, Dr. Berman, Mr. Bradley, Dr. C. Ferner, Ms. M. Ferner, Mr. Hudson, Dr. Narayan, Dr. E. Patterson, Ms. L. Patterson, Dr. Ricanek, Dr. Tagliarini, Mr. Tompkins.

The Department of Computer Science offers two programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in computer science. Option 1 is designed to prepare students for careers in computer programming, systems analysis, or graduate work in computer science. Option 2 is designed to prepare students for careers in computer information systems and the development of business applications software. The department offers courses in computer networking, computer architecture, web design and development, database management systems, parallel computing, computer graphics, artificial intelligence, and software engineering. Thus, the program of study can be tailored to a student’s specific area of interest.

Students must have good analytical and problem-solving skills to be successful in computer science. In this regard, students need appropriate preparation in mathematical sciences. In addition, communication and reasoning skills are an important factor in a student’s success both in college and in a career in computer science.

Students may declare a major in computer science after completion of CSC 121, 133, and 221 with a grade point average of at least 2.50 on these three courses.

Computer Competency Requirement: To satisfy the computer competency requirement for the B.S. degree in computer science a student must successfully complete CSC 121.

Oral Communication Competency Requirement: To satisfy the oral communication competency requirement for the B.S. degree in computer science a student must successfully complete CSC 495 or any other approved oral communication intensive course.

Requirements for a Major in Computer Science for the B.S. degree: A student must complete one of the following options to fulfill the degree requirements. A grade point average of “C” (2.00) or better computed over all the courses used to fulfill the requirements of the major is required; in addition, a grade point average of “C” (2.00) or better computed over all the CSC courses used to fulfill the requirements of the major is required.

Option 1. 68 hours. This option emphasizes the study of computers as systems. Students selecting this option are prepared for careers involving systems analysis or systems integration, or for graduate studies in computer science. CSC 121, 133, 221, 241, 242, 332, 342, 360, 385, 434, 450, 455; 9 additional hours of 300-400 level CSC courses approved by the advisor; MAT 161, 162; STT 215; one of the sequences PHY 201-202, BIO 240-241, or CHM 101-102 with labs; one additional course chosen from CHM 101 with lab (if not selected as part of the two course sequence), CHM 211 and CHML 211, GLY 101, GLY 120 and GLYL 120, PHY 201 (if not selected as part of the two course sequence), PHY 211, BIO 204, 205, 206, 240 (if not selected as part of the two course sequence).

Option 2. 70 hours. This option prepares students to use the computer as a tool for industrial or business and information systems applications. CSC 121, 133, 221, 241, 242, 332, 344, 360, 434, 450, 455; MAT 161, 162; QMM 280; 6 additional hours of 300- 400-level CSC courses approved by the advisor; ACG 201, 203; ECN 221, 222; MGT 350; MKT 340.

Requirements for a Minor in Computer Science: 20 hours. CSC 121, 133, 221, 332, and 6 additional CSC hours at the 200 level or above, including at least 3 at the 300-400 level.

An overall quality point average of “C” (2.00) or better is required for all courses counted toward the minor.