Computer Science Major (B.S.)
A minimum of 120 credits of coursework is required for the baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA, and a minimum 2.0 major GPA. However, more than 120 credits may be required depending upon the major field of study.
Program Requirements
Students must complete 42 credits of General Education requirements and 3-9 credits of World Languages and Cultures Requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| CSIT 104 | Computational Concepts | 3 |
| CSIT 111 | Fundamentals of Programming I | 3 |
| CSIT 112 | Fundamentals of Programming II | 3 |
| CSIT 212 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| CSIT 230 | Computer Systems | 3 |
| CSIT 315 | Software Engineering I | 3 |
| CSIT 379 | Computer Science Theory | 3 |
| CSIT 415 | Software Engineering II | 3 |
| Advanced Courses | ||
| CSIT 313 | Fundamentals of Programming Languages | 3 |
| CSIT 340 | Computer Networks | 3 |
| CSIT 345 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CSIT 355 | Database Systems | 3 |
| Computer Science Major Electives | ||
| Select 6 credits from the Major Electives list (see below) | 6 | |
| Required Mathematics Courses | ||
| CSIT 270 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 122 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 221 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 235 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 4 |
| STAT 401 | Applied Statistics for the Sciences | 3 |
| Collateral Courses | ||
| Select one of the following sequences: | 12 | |
| Physics | ||
| University Physics I | ||
| University Physics II | ||
Select at least 4 credits of the following: | ||
| Mechanics | ||
| Electricity and Magnetism | ||
| Electronics and Digital Circuits | ||
| Astronomy | ||
| Chemistry | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
Select at least 4 credits of the following: | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Experimental Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Biology | ||
| Principles of Biology I | ||
| Principles of Biology II | ||
| Introduction to Ecology | ||
| Total Credits | 72 | |
Major Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSIT 313 | Fundamentals of Programming Languages | 3 |
| CSIT 315 | Software Engineering I | 3 |
| CSIT 335 | Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) | 3 |
| CSIT 337 | Internet Computing | 3 |
| CSIT 340 | Computer Networks | 3 |
| CSIT 345 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CSIT 355 | Database Systems | 3 |
| CSIT 357 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| CSIT 358 | Multimedia Computing | 3 |
| CSIT 379 | Computer Science Theory | 3 |
| CSIT 414 | Compiler Construction | 3 |
| CSIT 415 | Software Engineering II | 3 |
| CSIT 416 | IT Project Management | 3 |
| CSIT 429 | Parallel and Distributed Computing | 3 |
| CSIT 430 | Databases for Internet Applications | 3 |
| CSIT 431 | Introduction to Robotics | 3 |
| CSIT 432 | Systems Administration | 3 |
| CSIT 437 | Web Services | 3 |
| CSIT 440 | Principles of Data Mining | 3 |
| CSIT 445 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| CSIT 450 | Text Management | 3 |
| CSIT 451 | Mobile Computing | 3 |
| CSIT 460 | Computer Security | 3 |
| CSIT 473 | Image Processing | 3 |
| CSIT 474 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
| CSIT 475 | Scientific Computing | 3 |
| CSIT 490 | Honors Seminar in Computer Science | 3 |
| CSIT 491 | Cooperative Education in Computer Science and Information Technology | 3-8 |
| CSIT 495 | Topics in Computer Science for Undergraduates | 1-3 |
| CSIT 497 | Undergraduate Research I | 1-3 |
| CSIT 498 | Undergraduate Research II | 3 |