Like the explosive growth of the Information Super Highway, the need for graduates with marketable computer skills has grown exponentially. The major goal of the faculty in the Division of Computer and Technical Sciences is to provide students with the advanced conceptual framework and the technical expertise required to meet these new developing markets. Within this academic division, students can pursue degrees in Computer Science or Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology or Computer Electronics Technology. Graduates of each of these programs are highly sought after by sophisticated business and industry computer corporations. Future University graduates must adapt to the continually evolving, world-wide technological environment. Graduates of these programs develop the life-long computer skills that enable them to advance in this and future professional markets.
The Computer Science program offers courses leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. Students pursuing a bachelor's degree select either the Business or Mathematics Option. Courses in these options focus on computer programming, hardware organization, systems design and analysis, algorithmic development, computer networks and telecommunications, artificial intelligence, and information processing.
The baccalaureate degree program in Computer Science is modeled in accordance with guidelines established by the Computer Science Accreditation Board (CSAB). Students pursuing this program study a range of courses designed to prepare them for careers in business and industry as systems design and analysis professionals or for advanced study in graduate schools. The students will learn the skills in programming, systems, databases and networking components.
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science (Business Option), students must complete a minimum of 128 semester credit hours. The required core courses are COS 107, 108, 109, 200, 230, 240, 300, 301, 302, 310, 340, 410 and 470; COS 400 or 410; and PUA 322 or a computer science elective at the 300/400 and 6 semester credit hours of computer science electives at the 300/400 level. Students will also take 6 semester credit hours of free elective; ENG 216; 6 semester credit hours in the natural sciences; and 15 semester credit hours of support courses: ACC 201 and 202; ECO 311 and 321; and MAT 125.
108, 109, 200, 230, 240, 300, 301, 302, 310, 340, 410 and 470; COS 400 or 410; and PUA 322 or a computer science elective at the 300/400 and 6 semester credit hours of computer science electives at the 300/400 level. Students will also take 6 semester credit hours of free elective; ENG 216; 6 semester credit hours in the natural sciences; and 15 semester credit hours of support courses: ACC 201 and 202; ECO 311 and 321; and MAT 125.
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science (Mathematics option), a student must complete a minimum of 132 semester credit hours. The required core courses are COS 107, 108, 109, 200, 300, 301, 302, 310, 340, 350, and 410. In addition, students take 6 semester credit hours of Computer Science electives at the 300/400 level. Students must also complete 6 semester credit hours of free electives; a minimum of 15 semester credit hours in the natural sciences; and 20 semester credit hours of support courses: MAT 120, 131, 132, 321, and one mathematics and one computer science elective at 300/400 level.
Students must also complete 44 University-required Liberal Studies credits. The University oral competency requirement will be satisfied with completion of SOC 300 and COS 410.
Students desiring to minor in Computer Science must complete 21 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include COS 107, 108, 109, 301, 310, and 340.
Students desiring to minor in Computer Information Systems must complete 21 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include COS 101, 107, 200, 230, 240, 300, and 410.
Any student pursuing a secondary teacher education major may elect to obtain an endorsement for teaching Computer Science. An endorsement requires the completion of 23 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include COS 101, 108, 109; EDU 203; MAT 125 and 321; and one course from COS 250, 310 or 340.
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