Computer Science (BS) - Accelerated BS to MS

Program Overview

This Bachelor's and Master's program in Computer Science offers a comprehensive curriculum with three tracks: Systems, Software Engineering, and Cybersecurity. Students gain expertise in essential areas, including artificial intelligence, software development, computer architecture, and data analysis. The program includes practical experience through a senior design project and prepares graduates for careers in various industries.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Core Requirements:
• Basic Level (30 Total Credits):
• STA2023 - Statistical Methods I (3)
• COP3330 - Object Oriented Programming (3)
• COP3502C - Computer Science I (3)
• COP3503C - Computer Science II (3)
• CDA3103C - Computer Logic and Organization (3)
• COT3100C - Introduction to Discrete Structures (3)
• CIS3360 - Security in Computing (3)
• COP3402 - Systems Software (3)
• COT4210 - Discrete Structures II (3)
• COP4331C - Processes for Object-Oriented Software Development (3)
• COT3960 - Foundation Exam
• ENC3241 - Writing for the Technical Professional (3) OR ENC3250 - Professional Writing (3)
• Advanced Level (18 Credit Hours):
• Any 4000-5000 level Computer Science (CS) course that is not a required undergraduate course will count as a restricted elective.
• Only ONE of the following six Information Technology courses may count as a CS Restricted Elective: CAP 4102, CIS 4004, CIS 4524, CNT 4603, CNT 4703, and CNT 4714.
• At most 3 hours of independent study or research allowed.
• No internship or cooperative education credits are allowed.
• It is recommended that students take at least 3 classes from a primary area to gain an in-depth knowledge in that area of Computer Science.
• It is recommended that students take classes from at least 2 different secondary areas to gain a broad knowledge of Computer Science.
• These courses may also be listed in the student's primary area.
• A minimum grade of "C" (2.0) or better is required in each course in this area.
• Students must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA in all courses in this section.
• Students participating in the Accelerated Undergraduate to Graduate Program in Computer Science should take up to 12 hours of 5000 and 6000 level courses from the areas listed below.
• Systems Area:
• CDA 5106 - Advanced Computer Architecture (3)
• COP 4331C - Processes for Object-Oriented Software Development (3)
• COP 4520 - Concepts of Parallel and Distributed Processing (3)
• COP 4600 - Operating Systems (3)
• COP 4710 - Database Systems (3)
• COP 5611 - Operating Systems Design Principles (3)
• COP 5711 - Parallel and Distributed Database Systems (3)
• EEL 4768 - Computer Architecture (3)
• AI and Machine Learning Area:
• CAP 4053 - AI for Game Programming (3)
• CAP 4453 - Robot Vision (3)
• CAP 4630 - Artificial Intelligence (3)
• CAP 5415 - Computer Vision (3)
• CAP 5512 - Evolutionary Computation (3)
• CAP 5610 - Machine Learning (3)
• CAP 5636 - Advanced Artificial Intelligence (3)
• Graphics, Games, and HCI Area:
• CAP 4053 - AI for Game Programming (3)
• CAP 4720 - Computer Graphics (3)
• CNT 5008 - Computer Communication Networks Architecture (3)
• Algorithms and Complexity Area:
• CAP 5510 - Bioinformatics (3)
• CAP 5512 - Evolutionary Computation (3)
• COP 5021 - Program Analysis (3)
• COP 5537 - Network Optimization (3)
• COT 4500 - Numerical Calculus (3)
• COT 5405 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms (3)
• Software Engineering Area:
• CEN 5016 - Software Engineering (3)
• CIS 4615 - Secure Software Development and Assurance (3)
• COP 4020 - Programming Languages I (3)
• COP 4520 - Concepts of Parallel and Distributed Processing (3)
• COP 4710 - Database Systems (3)
• COP 5021 - Program Analysis (3)
• COP 5711 - Parallel and Distributed Database Systems (3)
• Cybersecurity Area:
• CAP 4145 - Introduction to Malware Analysis (3)
• CIS 3362 - Cryptography and Information Security (3)
• CIS 4203C - Digital Forensics (3)
• CIS 4361 - Secure Operating Systems and Administration (3)
• CIS 4615 - Secure Software Development and Assurance (3)
• CIS 4940C - Topics in Cybersecurity (3)
• CNT 4403 - Network Security and Privacy (3)
• EEE 4346C - Hardware Security and Trusted Circuit Design (3)
• Big Data Area:
• CAP 5610 - Machine Learning (3)
• CDA 5106 - Advanced Computer Architecture (3)
• CDA 5110 - Parallel Architecture and Algorithms (3)
• CNT 4425C - Cloud Computing Management (3)
• CNT 5008 - Computer Communication Networks Architecture (3)
• COT 4500 - Numerical Calculus (3)
• COP 4520 - Concepts of Parallel and Distributed Processing (3)
• COP 4710 - Database Systems (3)
• COP 5611 - Operating Systems Design Principles (3)
• COP 5711 - Parallel and Distributed Database Systems (3)
• EEL 4768 - Computer Architecture (3)
• Vision and Robotics Area:
• CAP 4453 - Robot Vision (3)
• CAP 4720 - Computer Graphics (3)
• CAP 5415 - Computer Vision (3)
• EGN 4060C - Introduction to Robotics (3)
• EEL 4660 - Robotic Systems (3)
• EEL 5820 - Image Processing (3)
• Computer Networks Area:
• CNT 4403 - Network Security and Privacy (3)
• CNT 4704 - Analysis of Computer Communication Networks (3)
• CNT 5008 - Computer Communication Networks Architecture (3)
• CNT 5805 - Network Science (3)
• COP 5537 - Network Optimization (3)
• EEL 4781 - Computer Communication Networks (3)
• EEL 5780 - Wireless Networks (3)
• Math/Statistics Restricted Electives (6 Credit Hours):
• 4000-5000 level mathematics or statistics courses from: STA, MAP, MAA, MAD, MAS prefixes and the following courses.
• No independent study hours, internship, or cooperative education hours are allowed.
• MAC 2313 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4)
• MAP 2302 - Ordinary Differential Equations I (3)
• MAS 3105 - Matrix and Linear Algebra (4)
• MAS 3106 - Linear Algebra (4)
• Capstone Requirements (6 Credit Hours):
• A "C" (2.0) or better is required in the two courses.
• COP 4934 - Senior Design I (3)
• COP 4935 - Senior Design II (3)
• Electives:
• Remaining hours needed to meet minimum of 120 hours for graduation should be met with Free Electives.
• Shared Courses (12 Credit Hours):
• Up to 12 credit hours of approved 5000 or 6000 level courses of grades B (3.0) or better may be counted towards the BS and Masters degrees.
• These 12 credit hours will meet either restricted elective or course requirements for the major.
• Contact the Graduate Coordinator in the Computer Science department for a list of acceptable courses.

Other:

• The limit of nine hours to be shared between undergraduate and graduate programs will be waived for this joint degree program.
• Undergraduate students taking graduate courses must be within nine hours of graduation.
• Undergraduate students taking graduate courses must not register for more than a total of twelve hours in that semester.
• Undergraduate students are not eligible to take 6000-level courses.
• Program Academic Learning Compacts (student learning outcomes) for undergraduate programs are located at: http://www.oeas.ucf.edu/alc/academic_learning_compacts.htm