Computer Science, Programming, B.S.

Computer Science Required Courses [36 Credits]

The purpose of the Computer Science major is to teach students the skills needed to understand, design, implement, test, and deploy computer systems and software systems which help to solve business problems or provide them with the knowledge required to pursue advanced graduate studies. In order to do so, the Computer Science curriculum starts with fundamental computer science core courses to develop students’ essential computing concepts and capabilities in problem-solving, algorithms, computer architectures, operating systems, networks, and databases. Several programming courses in different programming languages compliment the fundamental courses so that computing theories learned can be implemented with computer and software systems. Computer application courses and business computing systems courses prepare students with the experience needed to integrate their computing skills with the practice of industries and businesses. Students pursue one of four emphases 1) Cybersecurity, 2) Network, 3) Programming, and 4) Web Design, with coursework designed to further teach expertise in each respective field.

• CSC 101 - Introduction to Computers and Computer Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
• CSC 229 - Programming Concepts and Algorithm Design 3 Credit(s).
• CSC 245 - Networking Fundamentals 3 Credit(s).
• CSC 312 - Computer Organization 3 Credit(s).
• CSC 320 - Programming Using C++ 3 Credit(s).
• CSC 350 - Operating Systems 3 Credit(s).
• CSC 401 - Database Theory 3 Credit(s).
• CSC 455 - Systems Analysis and Design 3 Credit(s).
• CSC 498 - Senior Research Seminar (Capstone) 3 Credit(s).
• MTH 107 - Introduction to Finite Mathematics 3 Credit(s).
• MTH 208 - Introductory Statistics 3 Credit(s).
• MTH 243 - Discrete Mathematics 3 Credit(s).

Computer Science Programming Required Courses [24 Credits]

• BUS 230 - Computer Applications 3 Credit(s).
• BUS 325 - Advanced Computer Applications 3 Credit(s).
• BUS 430 - Management Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
• CSC 230 - Web Design 3 Credit(s).
• CSC 235 - Programming for Portable Devices 3 Credit(s).
• CSC 310 - Java Programming 3 Credit(s).
• CSC 321 - Data Structures 3 Credit(s).

• An additional CSC course 300 level or higher is required for this program. Credits / Units: 3

Total Credit Hours Required in Program: 60

Total Credit Hours Required in Degree: 120