Program Overview

Computer Science Program Overview

The Department of Computer Science offers a comprehensive program that provides students with a strong foundation in computer science. The program is designed to be flexible, allowing students to deepen their understanding in a specific area of computer science.

Program Requirements

The program requires students to complete six core courses, which lay a strong foundation for computer science majors. Each student then selects a Track in which to complete six advanced courses. Each Track has 2-4 Required Courses and a list of potential electives. A student may complete more than one Track if desired.

Core Requirements

The core requirements include:

• CS 18000: Problem Solving and Object-Oriented Programming (4 credits, 1st semester)
• CS 18200: Foundations of Computer Science (3 credits, 2nd semester)
• CS 24000: Programming in C (3 credits, 2nd semester)
• CS 25000: Computer Architecture (4 credits, 3-4 semesters)
• CS 25100: Data Structures and Algorithms (3 credits, 3-4 semesters)
• CS 25200: Systems Programming (4 credits, 4th semester)

Tracks

The Department of Computer Science offers several Tracks, including:

• Computational Science and Engineering Track
• Computer Graphics and Visualization Track
• Database and Information Systems Track
• (Algorithmic) Foundations Track
• Machine Intelligence Track
• Programming Language Track
• Security Track
• Software Engineering Track
• Systems Software Track

Track Details

Each Track has its own set of required courses and electives. Students can view the course details for all tracks by visiting the Computer Science Track Details page.

College of Science Requirement Restrictions

The College of Science has certain requirement restrictions, including:

• Teambuilding and Collaboration: Cannot be met through credit-by-exam
• Unacceptable courses for credit for CS students in College of Science

Curriculum Resources

The Department of Computer Science provides several curriculum resources, including:

• Computer Science prerequisite flowchart (PDF)
• Degree Progression Guides

Program Description and Plan of Study

The Detailed BS in Computer Science Description and Plan of Study can be found in the University Catalog.