Computer Science, Computer Science with Secondary Field Concentration, B.S.

Mathematics (7 crs.)

• MATH 318 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credits: 3

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• MATH 217 - Statistics I Credits: 4

• OR

• MATH 375 - Probability and Statistics for Engineers Credits: 4

Science (Choose any Two) (7-8 Crs.)

• Note: BIOL 161  , BIOL 162  , CHEM 121  , ESSC 110  , and PHYS 205   are options to fulfill General Education requirements.

  Note: The following lectures should be paired with their accompanying lab CHEM 121  /125 , CHEM 122 /126 , PHYS 205  /124  and PHYS 206 /126 .

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• BIOL 161 - Principles of Biology: Cell Structure and Function Credits: 4
• BIOL 162 - Principles of Biology: Organismal Diversity Credits: 4
• ESSC 110 - Introduction to Geology Credits: 3

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• CHEM 121 - Chemical Bonding Credits: 3

• AND

• CHEM 125 - Laboratory IB-Stoichiometry and Reactions Credits: 1

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• CHEM 122 - Chemical Dynamics Credits: 3

• AND

• CHEM 126 - Laboratory IIB-Equilibrium and Instrumentation Credits: 1

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• PHYS 205 - Intermediate Physics I Credits: 3

• AND

• PHYS 124 - Physics Ib Laboratory Credits: 1

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• PHYS 206 - Intermediate Physics II Credits: 3

• AND

• PHYS 126 - Physics IIb Laboratory Credits: 1

Computer Science (33 crs.)

• CMSC 110 - Computer Science I Credits: 4
• CMSC 111 - Computer Science II Credits: 4
• SWEN 200 - Design Patterns Credits: 4
• CMPE 220 - Computer Organization Credits: 4
• CMSC 310 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms Credits: 4
• CMPE 320 - Operating Systems Credits: 4
• CMSC 410 - Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science Credits: 3
• CMSC 498 - Senior Research Methods Credits: 3
• CMSC 499 - Senior Research and Development Credits: 3

Concentrations

In addition to the core courses, students must complete the requirements of a concentration. Students may choose from pre-approved concentrations or seek department approval for a concentration of their own design. The decision to pursue a concentration is typically made during the sophomore year. Students desiring a broad background in computer science should select the Computer Science Application Concentration.
 

The pre-approved concentrations include:

• Computer Science Application Concentration, allows a student to focus on a specific area of study within computer science or a broad area of topics within computer science.
• Computer Science with Secondary Field, for those students who would like to combine computer science with another discipline such as business, science, etc.

The pre-approved certificates include:

• Artificial Intelligence, for the development of software for intelligent agents;
• Computer Graphics and Gaming, for the development of graphics-intensive software;

Semester I

• CMSC 110 - Computer Science I Credits: 4  
• MATH 211 - Calculus I Credits: 4  *
• Two general education courses Credits: 6

Semester II

• CMSC 111 - Computer Science II Credits: 4  
• MATH 225 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 4  
• Two general education courses Credits: 6

Note:

*Students unable to begin with MATH 211 - Calculus I  may be required to take MATH 175 - Precalculus Credits: 3 .

Students who wish to design a personalized concentration may do so with the help of their advisor. The advisor will then submit the request to the department for approval. The student’s course of study must be approved by the department in writing.

The department maintains a suggested sequence for scheduling the courses required in the core and by the various pre-approved concentrations. To ensure graduating in four years, each student should take the courses in the semesters indicated on the departmental list. The list will be available to students during scheduling.