Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of West FloridaPensacola, United States

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Program Details

Degree: Bachelors
Major: Computer Science | Cybersecurity | Software Engineering
Area of study: Information and Communication Technologies | Mathematics and Statistics
Timing: Full time
Course Language: English

Program Overview

University of West Florida Computer Science Program

The University of West Florida offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, which emphasizes analytical thinking and problem-solving involving scientific applications. The program includes the theoretical foundations of computer science, such as algorithms, data structures, computer architecture, programming languages, and net-centric computing.

Program Requirements

In addition to the university's general requirements, students seeking the B.S. in Computer Science must meet the following requirements:

A minimum grade of "C-" is required for all major and major-related courses with a cumulative major GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Students should consult with their academic advisor for courses that may satisfy both the General Studies requirements and common prerequisites.

Program Description

The B.S. in Computer Science degree program at the University of West Florida is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The program prepares students for careers in computer science and related fields, with concentration areas in intelligent systems, software engineering, and cybersecurity.

General Education

The General Education curriculum includes courses in:

Communication: English Composition I and II, and a communication elective
Humanities: two courses from the Humanities Core or Breadth
Mathematics: two courses from the Mathematics Core or Breadth
Natural Sciences: two courses from the Natural Sciences Core or Breadth
Social Sciences: two courses from the Social Sciences Core or Breadth

General Education Curriculum

The following courses are part of the General Education curriculum:

Communication:
- ENC 1101: English Composition I
- ENC 1102: English Composition II
- Communication Elective Options:
  - CRW 2001: Introduction to Creative Writing
  - MMC 2000: Principles of Mass Communication
  - SPC 2608: Public Speaking
Humanities:
- Choose one course from the Humanities Core and one additional course from either the Humanities Core or the Humanities Breadth
- Humanities Core Options:
  - ARH 1000: Art Appreciation
  - HUM 2020: Introduction to Humanities
  - HUM 2020H: Honors Introduction to Humanities
  - LIT 2000: Introduction to Literature
  - MUL 2010: Music Appreciation
  - PHI 2010: Introduction to Philosophy
  - THE 2000: Theatre Appreciation
- Humanities Breadth Options:
  - AML 2010: American Literature I
  - AML 2020: American Literature II
  - AMS 2010: Civil Discourse and the American Political Order
  - ARH 2050: Western Survey I: Prehistory to the Medieval Period
  - ARH 2051: Western Survey II: Renaissance to Contemporary
  - ART 1015C: Exploring Artistic Vision
  - ENL 2010: History of English Literature I
  - ENL 2020: History of English Literature II
  - LIT 2030: Introduction to Poetry
  - MUH 2004: The Music Experience - Concerts
  - PHI 2103: Critical Thinking
  - PHI 2603: Ethics in Contemporary Society
  - REL 1300: World Religions
  - THE 2300: Survey of Dramatic Literature
Mathematics:
- Choose one course from the Mathematics Core and one additional course from either the Mathematics Core or the Mathematics Breadth
- Mathematics Core Options:
  - MAC 1105: College Algebra
  - MAC 1105C: College Algebra with Lab
  - MAC 2311: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
  - MGF 1130: Mathematical Thinking
  - STA 2023: Elements of Statistics
- Mathematics Breadth Options:
  - MAC 1114: Trigonometry
  - MAC 1140: Precalculus Algebra
  - MAC 1147: Precalculus with Trigonometry
  - MAC 2233: Calculus with Business Applications
  - MAC 2312: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
  - MGF 1131: Mathematics in Context
  - STA 2360: Introduction to Data Science
Natural Sciences:
- Choose one course from the Natural Sciences Core and one additional course from either the Natural Sciences Core or the Natural Sciences Breadth
- Natural Sciences Core Options:
  - AST 1002: Descriptive Astronomy
  - BSC 1005: General Biology for Non-Majors
  - BSC 1085: Anatomy and Physiology I
  - BSC 2010: Biology I
  - CHM 1020: Concepts in Chemistry
  - CHM 2045: General Chemistry I
  - ESC 2000: Introduction to Earth Science
  - EVR 2001: Introduction to Environmental Science
  - EVR 2001H: Honors Introduction to Environmental Science
  - GLY 2010: Physical Geology
  - PHY 1020: Conceptual Physics
  - PHY 2048: Calculus-Based Physics I
  - PHY 2048C: Calculus-Based Physics I Studio
  - PHY 2053: Algebra-Based Physics I
- Natural Sciences Breadth Options:
  - ANT 2511: Biological Anthropology
  - AST 2037: Life in the Universe
  - BOT 2010: General Botany
  - BSC 1050: Fundamentals of Ecology
  - BSC 1086: Anatomy and Physiology II
  - BSC 2011: Biology II
  - BSC 2311: Introduction to Oceanography and Marine Biology
  - CGS 2020: Introduction to Machine Learning
  - CHM 2046: General Chemistry II
  - MCB 1000: Fundamentals of Microbiology
  - PHC 2082: Informatics and Your Health
  - PHY 2049: Calculus-Based Physics II
  - PHY 2054: Algebra-Based Physics II
Social Sciences:
- Choose one course from the Social Sciences Core and one additional course from either the Social Sciences Core or the Social Sciences Breadth
- Social Sciences Core Options:
  - AMH 2010: United States to 1877
  - AMH 2020: United States Since 1877
  - ANT 2000: Introduction to Anthropology
  - ECO 2013: Principles of Economics Macro
  - POS 2041: American Politics
  - PSY 2012: General Psychology
- Social Sciences Breadth Options:
  - ANT 2100: Introduction to Archaeology
  - CCJ 2002: Survey of Crime and Justice
  - CIS 2530: Introduction to Cybersecurity
  - COM 2023: Death and Communication
  - CPO 2002: Comparative Politics
  - DEP 2004: Human Development Across the Lifespan
  - EUH 1000: Western Perspectives I
  - EUH 1001: Western Perspectives II
  - FIN 2104: Personal Finance
  - GEA 2000: Nations and Regions of the World
  - GEB 1011: Introduction to Business
  - HIS 2050: Explore History
  - HSC 2100: Personal, Family and Community Health
  - INR 2002: International Politics
  - PLA 2013: Survey of American Law
  - PLA 2013H: Honors Survey of American Law
  - SPM 2010: Sport in Global Society
  - SYG 2000: Introduction to Sociology

Civic Literacy Requirement

The 2017 Florida Legislature amended Section 1007.25, Florida Statutes, to require students initially entering a State University System (SUS) and/or Florida College System (FCS) institution in 2018 and thereafter to demonstrate competency in civic literacy by passing an assessment or taking AMH 2020 United States Since 1877 or POS 2041 American Politics.

Mathematics Pathway

Students are advised to complete the following courses to fulfill the mathematics pathway that aligns with the mathematics skills needed for success in their program and their career goals:

Algebra through Calculus:
- MAC 1105: College Algebra
- MAC 1105C: College Algebra with Lab
- MAC 1140: Precalculus Algebra
- MAC 1114: Trigonometry
- MAC 1147: Precalculus with Trigonometry
- MAC 2311: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
- MAC 2312: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II

Common Prerequisites

State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program:

COP XXXX: Introductory programming in C, C++, Java, or equivalent language
MAC 2311: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
MAC 2312: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
PHY 2048 and 2048L: Calculus-Based Physics I and Calculus-Based Physics I Lab
PHY 2049 and 2049L: Calculus-Based Physics II and Calculus-Based Physics II Lab
Two science courses for science majors, please choose from the list below:
- ANT 2511: Biological Anthropology
- AST 1002: Descriptive Astronomy
- BOT 2010: General Botany
- BSC 1050: Fundamentals of Ecology
- BSC 1085: Anatomy and Physiology I
- BSC 1086: Anatomy and Physiology II
- BSC 2010: Biology I
- BSC 2011: Biology II
- BSC 2311: Introduction to Oceanography and Marine Biology
- CHM 2045: General Chemistry I
- CHM 2046: General Chemistry II
- ESC 2000: Introduction to Earth Science
- EVR 2001: Introduction to Environmental Science
- GLY 2010: Physical Geology
- MCB 1000: Fundamentals of Microbiology

Lower Division Electives

Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to satisfy at least 60 semester hours (sh) in the lower division.

Major

The major requirements include:

CDA 3101: Introduction to Computer Organization
COT 3100: Discrete Structures
CEN 3031: Software Engineering I
CIS 4592: Capstone Project
COP 4710: Database Systems
COP 3014: Algorithm and Program Design
COP 3530: Data Structures and Algorithms I
COP 4534: Data Structures and Algorithms II
COP 3022: Intermediate Computer Programming
COP 4027: Advanced Computer Programming
COP 4020: Programming Languages
COP 4634: Systems & Networks I
COP 4635: Systems & Networks II
COT 4420: Theory of Computation
Choose one group of courses from the following groupings:
- Intelligent Systems: choose two from the following courses:
  - CAP 4601: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  - CAP 4770: Data Mining
  - CAP 4786: Introduction to Big Data Analytics
- Software Engineering:
  - CEN 3032: Software Engineering II
  - CEN 4053: Software Engineering Management
- Cybersecurity: choose two from the following courses:
  - CAP 4136: Malware Analysis
  - CEN 4078: Secure Software Development
  - CIS 4368: Introduction to Database Security

Major-Related

The major-related requirements include:

STA 4321: Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I
Choose one course from the following course list:
- MAS 3105: Linear Algebra
- MHF 3202: Set Theory and Mathematical Logic

Computer Science Minor

The Computer Science Minor provides students with knowledge of basic software aspects of computer systems. The minor requirements include:

COT 3100: Discrete Structures
COP 3014: Algorithm and Program Design
COP 3530: Data Structures and Algorithms I
Choose one of the following:
- CDA 3101: Introduction to Computer Organization
- EEL 4744: Microprocessor Applications
Choose one of the following:
- COP 3022: Intermediate Computer Programming
- COP 4534: Data Structures and Algorithms II
- COP 4634: Systems & Networks I
- COT 4420: Theory of Computation
- EEL 3701: Digital Logic and Computer Systems

About University

University of West Florida

Overview:

The University of West Florida (UWF) is a public university offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. It prides itself on providing a personalized learning experience with small class sizes and dedicated faculty. UWF emphasizes a strong student-to-faculty ratio, ensuring individual attention and support.

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Student Life and Campus Experience:

UWF offers a vibrant campus community with various facilities and resources. Students can explore the Pensacola campus, UWF Emerald Coast in Fort Walton Beach, UWF Historic Trust in Historic Pensacola, and UWF's downtown Pensacola facilities. A virtual tour is available to experience the campus remotely.

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