Due to the tremendous growth in the technological sector, 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 advanced conceptual framework and the technical expertise required to meet these new developing markets. Within this academic division, students may pursue a masters degree in Computer Science Technology; or a baccalaureate
The Computer Science program offers courses leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Masters in Computer Science Technology. Students pursuing a bachelor's degree select an option from Computer Information Systems, Mathematics, Computer Gaming or Information Security. Courses in these options focus on computer programming, hardware organization, systems design and analysis, databases, algorithmic development, computer networks and telecommunications, computer security, network security, data storage, data mining, computer graphics, game design and development, and information processing.
The baccalaureate degree program in Computer Science is modeled in accordance with guidelines established by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Students pursuing a bachelor's or masters degree in Computer Science study a range of courses designed to prepare them for careers in business and industry as systems designers, system analysts, computer security experts, database, or network professionals, game designers or to prepare them for advanced study in graduate schools. Students will learn skills in programming, systems, information security, databases, game programming, and networking components.
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with option in Computer Information Systems, students must complete a minimum of 123 semester credit hours. The required core courses are COS 101, 108, 109, 200, 275, 300, 301, 302, 303, 310, 340, 364, 410, 464/CIT 470, and COS 470; and 6 semester credit hours of computer science electives at the 300/400 level. Students will also take 6 semester credit hours of free electives (1 or 3 could be University Orientation course); ENG 216; 6 semester credit hours in the natural sciences; and 12 degree in Computer Science. Graduates of each of these programs are prepared to continue their education or enjoy many career opportunities in corporations, industry, government, or the military. Future University graduates must adapt to the continually evolving, worldwide technological environment.
degree in Computer Science. Graduates of each of these programs are prepared to continue their education or enjoy many career opportunities in corporations, industry, government, or the military. Future University graduates must adapt to the continually evolving, worldwide technological environment.
Graduates of these programs develop the life-long computer skills that enable them to advance in this and future professional markets.
semester credit hours of support courses: ACC 201, BUA 320 and 321; and MAT 125. Natural Science requirements can be met by taking BIO 101, 111 or 112; CHE 101 or 102, PHY 211 or 212.
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with Mathematics Option, a student must complete a minimum of 127 semester credit hours. The required core courses are COS 101, 108, 109, 200, 300, 301, 302, 303, 310, 340, 410, and 470. In addition, students take 6 semester credit hours of Computer Science and 6 semester credit hours of Mathematics or Computer Science electives at the 300/400 level. Students must also complete 6 credit hours of a general elective (1 or 3 hours could be University Orientation course); a minimum of 12 semester credit hours in the natural sciences; and 20 semester credit hours of support courses: MAT 120, 131, 132, and 321. Natural Science requirements can be met by taking BIO 101, 111 or 112; CHE 101 or 102; PHY 211 or 212.
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with Information Security Option, students must complete a minimum of 123 semester credit hours. The required core courses are COS 101, 108, 109, COS 200, 275 or 242, 300, 301, 302, 303, 310, 340, 410, 470, 481, 482, 483, 484 or 485, and 6 semester credit hours of computer science electives at the 300/400 level. Students will also take 6 semester credit hours of free electives (1 or 3 could be University Orientation course); ENG 216; 6 semester credit hours in the natural sciences; and MAT 125. Natural Science requirements can be met by taking BIO 101, 111 or 112; CHE 101 or 102, PHY 211 or 212.
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with Computer Gaming option, students must complete a minimum of 121 semester credit hours. The required core courses are COS 101, 108, 109, 200, 232 or 242, 275, 300, 301, 302, 303, 310, 340, 375, 385, 410, 420, 470, 475, 492 and 6 semester credit hours of computer sci-
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