Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalogue 
    
2020-2021 Academic Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Science, B.S.


The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science requires 137 semester hours which includes a minimum of 48 semester hours of computer and information sciences courses.  A minimum 2.00 GPA must be maintained in the computer and information sciences courses.  The following outline gives minimum requirements.  Additional courses to complete the requirements must be chosen by the cadet with the approval of his/her department advisor.  No single course may be used to satisfy requirements in two major areas.

Recommended Minors: Business, Psychology, Applied Mathematics, or Computer Engineering.

Major Required Courses (Science): 15 credits


Major Science Required Courses: 8 credits

  • SC - Science Required (CH, BI, PY with lab) Credit Hours: 4
  • SC - Science Required (CH, BI, PY with lab) Credit Hours: 4

Major Science or Mathematics Elective Courses: 7 credits

  • ELEC MA/SC – Mathematics or Science Elective Credit Hours: 3
  • ELEC MA/SC – Mathematics or Science Elective Credit Hours: 4

         (excludes MA 110, MA 310, MA 330WX, and MA 331WX)

Major Electives: 12 credits (CIS 231WX and/or 300 Level or above) and Free Electives: 12 Credits


Four major departmental elective courses required. The courses may include CIS 231WX and any 300 level or above courses. Four free electives to provide sufficient opportunities for minors in other departments as well as completion of Civilizations and Cultures course requirements. The following are the list of acceptable CIS major elective courses:

Synopsis of the B.S. Curriculum in Computer Science


Fourth (Freshman) Class


Third (Sophomore) Class


Second (Junior) Class


First (Senior) Class


Total Semester Hrs: 15.5


Total Semester Hrs: 17


Total Hours: minimum 137


*Minimum Grade of “C” required