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2016-2017 Catalogue 
    
2016-2017 Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Science


The Department of Computer Science offers a major program of study in three areas: Computer Science, Computer Science with Business, and Computer Science with Mathematics. Our degree programs prepare students to work effectively in industry and government jobs, and to enter graduate programs. 

Computer Science Major Programs


Computer Science:


The B.A. in Computer Science provides students with a strong foundation in the fundamentals of computer science, on both theoretical and application levels. Students take courses that teach them to analyze and solve computing problems and acquaint them with both software and hardware. 

5 Computer Science electives:


Two electives should be numbered 300 or above


Remaining Electives must be numbered above 205


Students must also take one of the following:


Note:


Students considering graduate school are strongly encouraged to take MA180 Calculus II in addition to the above requirements.

Freshmen Year:


Spring


Sophomore Year:


Fall


Spring


Junior Year:


Fall


Spring


  • CS xxx elective
  • Philosophy or Theology
  • Core Requirement or Free Elective
  • Free Elective

One course taken in junior year must be Writing Intensive

Senior Year:


Fall


  • CS xxx elective
  • Core Requirement or Free Elective
  • Free Elective
  • Free Elective

Spring


  • CS xxx elective
  • Core Requirement or Free Elective
  • Free Elective
  • Free Elective

One course taken in senior year must be Writing Intensive

Two CS electives must be 300-level courses (recommended for Junior and Senior years)