Applied Computer Science, Bachelor of Science

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Applied Computer Science, Bachelor of Science
This program provides students with a thorough grounding in computer programming and information science. Additional course work is required to form a minimal foundation in mathematics and a second discipline. Two additional advanced electives are required. These courses may be applied toward a second major in a non-computer- science field or an academic minor. Students are encouraged to obtain a non-computer-science minor in order to form a foundation of knowledge in another discipline to which Computer Science may be applied. This "dual track" approach prepares graduates for a wide range of government, commercial, and academic pursuits, either in computer/information sciences or in fields in which this discipline is commonly used in application or research. Emphasis is put on consultations with the departmental academic advisor to ensure that electives within and outside the Computer Science discipline meet student, academic, and industry objectives.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
(minimum 43) credits

MATH 141 Introductory Statistics is required to foster the ability to use a computer to solve simple statistical problems and may apply toward the Sciences/Mathematics component (D) of the General Education requirements. Statistics competency may be fulfilled by completing PSYC 251 Psychological Statistics that will then count toward (C) Social Sciences. A science elective will then be taken towards completion of (D) Science/Math, in place of MATH 141 Introductory Statistics.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
44 credits

Programming Core

CS 140 Computer Programming I
CS 160 PC Hardware Fundamentals
CS 185 Computer Programming II
CS 280 Data Structures
Capstone Course

CS 495 Seminar in Information Systems

Second Language Requirement

One CS course in a programming language other than primary language taken in CS-140/185/280, and approved by advisor.
Current offerings are:
CS 205 Elementary Visual Basic
CS 220 COBOL
CS 230 iSeries 400 RPG Programming
CS 265 Assembly Language
Other courses are available on an irregular basis as the industry changes

Upper-Level CS Electives

Four CS 300-level courses, not listed above
Two CS 400-level courses, not listed above

Computer Architecture Requirement

One CS course, approved by student's advisor, in a second, non-Windows/NT computer architecture. Currently, this requirement can be satisfied by a course utilizing the iSeries 400 or UNIX operating systems. This course may satisfy this requirement and the above-listed requirements simultaneously or may be a separate elective.

Supervised Field Experience Requirement
Students are required to complete at least 3 credits in supervised field experience. CS 293 and/or CS 493 may be taken for 1-3 credits per experience.

INTERDISCIPLINARY REQUIREMENT
Select one of the following:

Applied Computer Science (18 credits)
MATH 120 Intermediate Algebra and Trigonometry (Note: Higher-level mathematics courses, including pre-calculus and calculus, are encouraged and may be taken instead of MATH 120)
Computer content-related electives from non-CS disciplines: Three elective courses (9 credits minimum) in any one single non-CS discipline with no more than one introductory course, to fit the student's interests and skills in any discipline (Computers are in such wide use today, they appear in all disciplines)
Two advanced courses (6 credits minimum) in any one discipline approved by CS faculty. These courses may be in same or different discipline than the above three electives. Normally, students are advised to take these two courses in the same discipline, and continue with other courses as necessary to receive an academic minor. However, exceptions can be made upon consultation with the academic advisor.
Dual Major (credits vary)

Completion of course work for one of the following teacher certification majors:
(Note: Completion of student teaching is not required)
Education – Early Childhood Education Option
Education – Elementary Education Option
Education – Elementary Special Education Option
Teacher Certification
This program is currently under review. Consequently, there is an institutional hold on all admissions. Contact the Dean of Sciences and Social Sciences for additional information.

ELECTIVES
Select courses to reach a total of 126 credits for the degree.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
126 credits

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