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Computer Science and Computer Technology

(Bachelor of Science, Associate in Applied Science, Minor; Master of Science - see Graduate Catalog)

Department of Computer Science, Building 1N, Room 215

Chairperson and Professor Louis Petingi

Computer User Responsibilities

Students are expected to be familiar with the computer user responsibilities detailed in Appendix ii.

Computer Technology (AAS)

The College offers a Computer Technology program that focuses on general applications programming. Students seeking a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science should consult the requirements for the BS in Computer Science or the BS in Computer Science/Mathematics.

General Education Requirements
ENG 111, ENG 151, COR 100, PED 190: 12 credits

Whenever possible, these four courses should be completed within the first 36 credits.

Scientific Analysis; Social Scientific Analysis; The Contemporary World; Textual Aesthetic, and Linguistic Analysis: 15 credits

Whenever possible, these courses should be completed within the first 36 credits.

1. Scientific Analysis: (8 credits)

A one-year eight credit sequence of laboratory science chosen from the list of courses below:

2. At least one course from two of the following groups: Social Scientific Analysis, The Contemporary World; Textual Aesthetic, and Linguistic Analysis (7-8 credits)

Pre-Core Requirement: 4 credits

A grade of C or above in CSC 126 is required for continuation in the program. Students will be allowed to repeat the course, if necessary.

Programming Sequence
Core Requirements: 28 credits

Two two-credit CSC courses at the 200-level or above (excluding CSC 347 and CSC 490)

Electives: 1 credit

Total Credits Required: 60
Information Science

Core Requirements: 30 credits

Total Credits Required: 60
Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirement

Courses designated CSC are non-liberal arts and sciences.

Computer Science (BS)

The Computer Science program offers a full four-year curriculum in computer science that prepares students for careers as computer professionals and/or for graduate study. The major provides a broad-based background in computer science and includes courses in computer software, systems, mathematics, and computer engineering. A student, under the guidance of a computer science adviser, may also select additional courses to pursue particular interests. Students interested in transferring into the program from the two-year Computer Technology program should consult the department chairperson.

Program Educational Objectives:

A few years after graduation, graduates will:

1. Hold responsible positions in computing related fields and/or be pursuing an advanced computing related degree;
2. Remain current in their field through the pursuit of life-long learning; and
3. Use their core computing and problem solving knowledge.

The program in Computer Science is accredited by the Computer Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-4012; 410.347.7700.

Computer Science Four-Year Plan

General Education requirements for the BS: 41 credits
ENG 111, ENG 151, COR 100, PED 190: 12 credits

Whenever possible, these four courses should be completed within the first 36 credits.

Scientific Analysis; Social Scientific Analysis; The Contemporary World; Textual, Aesthetic, and Linguistic Analysis; Pluralism and Diversity requirements: 29 credits

Whenever possible, these courses should be completed within the first 60 credits.

1. Scientific Analysis (11 credits)

1. A one-year science sequence chosen from the list of courses below:

b. Mathematics (3 credits)*

2. Social Scientific Analysis (3-4 credits)

3. The Contemporary World (4 credits)

4. Textual, Aesthetic, and Linguistic Analysis (3-4 credits)

One course from either category:

a. Literature: 200-level

b. Arts and Communications: 100-or 200-level

5. Pluralism and Diversity Requirement: (0-4 credits)

Plus an additional two to eight credits that are not science, mathematics, or computer science courses.

See section on general education requirements for approved course lists and complete details.

*Fulfilled in the pre-major requirements

Pre-Computer Science Sequence: 4 credits

A grade of C or above in CSC 126 is required for admission to the Computer Science Baccalaureate program. Students will be allowed to repeat the course, if necessary.

Pre-Major Requirements: 19-22 credits

Four additional credits of science courses chosen from the Scientific Analysis category list of courses that provide the foundation for further study in the sciences or chosen from courses with these scientific analysis courses as prerequisites. (4 credits)

Major Requirements: 56-57 credits

Students majoring in Computer Science must complete:

Plus two courses in Mathematics having MTH 232 or higher as a prerequisite (MTH 306 may not be used to fulfill this requirement).

Twelve credits from the following, at least eight credits must be taken in computer science courses. Only two 200-level courses may be included in the twelve credits.

An additional four credit MTH course having MTH 232 or higher as a prerequisite. MTH 306 may not be used to fulfill this requirement.

A grade of C or above in all CSC courses that are prerequisites for courses in the major requirements. Students will be allowed to repeat courses, it necessary.

NOTE: Students planning to pursue a higher degree in Computer Science are recommended to take MTH 233.

Electives: 3-7 credits
Total Credits Required: 124

Computer Science – Mathematics (BS)

The Departments of Computer Science and Mathematics offer a joint BS degree program in Computer Science and Mathematics that provides a balance between these two disciplines with an emphasis on their applied aspects and their relationship to each other.

Computer Science/Mathematics Four-Year Plan

General Education Requirements for BS:
ENG 111, ENG 151, COR 100, PED 190: 12 credits

Whenever possible, these four courses should be completed within the first 36 credits.

Scientific Analysis; Social Scientific Analysis; The Contemporary World; Textual, Aesthetic, and Linguistic Analysis; Pluralism and Diversity Requirements: 21-27 credits

Whenever possible, these courses should be completed within the first 60 credits.

Scientific Analysis: (11 credits)

See section on general education requirements for approved course lists and complete details.

Pre-Computer Science Sequence: 4 credits

A grade of C or above in CSC 126 will be required for admission to the Computer Science-Mathematics Baccalaureate program. Students will be allowed to repeat the course, if necessary.

Pre-Major Requirements: 22-25 credits

Students planning to major in Computer Science-Mathematics should complete the following requirements prior to their junior year.

Calculus sequence chosen from the following: 10-13 credits

Major Requirements: 52 credits

Computer Science: 24 credits

Mathematics: 24 credits

Electives: 0-12 credits
Total Credits Required: 120

Computer Science Minor

Pre-Minor Requirements: 12 credits

Minor Requirements: 16 credits

Computer Science minor requirements can be met by completion of any one of the following sequences:

and two courses chosen from the following list:

and one course chosen from the following list:

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