Computer Science

Faculty: Greg Gagne, Helen Hu (Chair), Kathryn Lenth, Jingsai Liang

Computer Science Courses

Program Goals

• To attain a system-level understanding of the computer.
• To understand the concepts and techniques of software design.
• To acquire significant project experience working both individually and in a group setting.
• To develop effective problem-solving skills.

Objectives

The Computer Science Program offers an academic major leading to the Bachelor of Science degree, as well as an academic minor and a minor in applied computing. The curriculum in computer science is designed to meet the needs of students whose ultimate objective is to pursue a career in the field or to go on to postgraduate study. Students planning to pursue postgraduate study in computer science should consider an additional math minor.

Program Requirements

Students must maintain an overall 2.5 GPA in courses required for the academic major, the academic minor, and the minor in applied computing. A 2.8 GPA in CMPT 201 and CMPT 202 is a prerequisite for enrollment in upper division courses for the academic major and minor. Computer Science major and minor requirements must be satisfied with a grade of C- or better. No more than four (4) credit hours from May term courses and two (2) credit hours from internships may be applied to the elective upper division computer science requirement for the academic major. May term courses and internship credit hours may not be applied towards the upper division elective requirement for either the academic minor or the minor in applied computing.

Students must meet the college-wide graduation requirements in addition to the Computer Science major:

• 124 total hours
• 30 upper division hours
• WCore or Honors College requirements

 

Computer Science Major

Double dipping is allowed for courses listed in Section VI.

Recommended Plan of Study for Computer Science

* Must complete three electives.

 

Computer Science Minor

 

Applied Computing Minor