Computer Science, Computer Programming Concentration, BS

Computer science is an essential part of today’s world and is inventing the future by developing the architectures, applications and techniques for advanced computing systems. From smartphones to autonomous vehicles, the computer-enabled objects around us shape the way we communicate, travel, work and play. Our Computer Science program prepares students to apply logic, creative thinking and analytical skills to write, test, debug, modify and maintain the codes that computers use to function across all industries. Graduates of our program will be familiar with past, current, and developing technologies.

Computer Science Major - 75 Hours

CIS 1110A - Computer Operating Systems and Maintenance Credits: 3
CIS 2210 - Database Management and Design Credits: 3
CIS 2510 - Systems Development Methods Credits: 3
CIS 3010 - Computer Architecture Credits: 3
CS 1110A - Programming in Python Credits: 3
CS 2050 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Credits: 3
CS 2150 - C++ Programming Credits: 3
CS 2410 - Java Programming Credits: 3
CS 3210 - Data Structures and Algorithms I Credits: 3
CS 3220 - Data Structures and Algorithms II Credits: 3
CS 3310 - Application Security Practices Credits: 3
CS 4510A - Software Testing Credits: 3
CS 4810 - Trends in Computer Science Credits: 3
CS 4910A - Senior Project Credits: 3
ELECTIVE - Open Electives - Credits: 15
ITS 3210 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Information Technology Credits: 3
MTH 1110 - College Algebra I Credits: 3
MTH 1120 - College Algebra II Credits: 3
MTH 2410 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
NET 1010 - Networking Essentials Credits: 3
WRK 4850 - CoIT Work Experience Credits: 3

Open Electives

Open Electives may be from any prefix. Prerequisites must be fulfilled for any elective courses or courses within a minor.

Concentration in Computer Programming - 15 Hours

CIS 4010 - Advanced Computer Architecture Credits: 3
CS 2420 - Advanced Java Programming Credits: 3
CS 3110 - C# Programming Credits: 3
CS 3910 - Emerging Programming Languages Credits: 3

Select One Course from the Following:

CS 2250 - Artificial Intelligence Problem Solving and Robotics Credits: 3
CS 2350 - Knowledge Representation and Reasoning Credits: 3
CS 3250 - Perceptive Artificial Intelligence Credits: 3

Computer Science General Education - 30 Hours

COM 1010 - Composition and Critical Thinking I Credits: 3
COM 1020 - Composition and Critical Thinking II Credits: 3
General Education Elective - Credits: 6
Scientific Inquiry Elective - Credits: 3
HUM 3910 - Integrated Seminar Credits: 3
MTH 1010 - Quantitative Literacy Credits: 3
MTH 2750 - Statistical Methods Credits: 3
PSY 2050 - Self and Society Credits: 3
SOC 3050 - Personal, Civic and Global Perspectives Credits: 3