Computer Science with a Concentration in Scientific Programming, B.S.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the B.S. program in Computer Science will be able to:

1. Write correct and robust software.
2. Use the theory of algorithms and computation to solve problems.
3. Analyze the interaction between hardware and software.
4. Apply their technical knowledge to solve problems.
5. Speak about their work with precision, clarity and organization.
6. Write about their work with precision, clarity and organization.
7. Collaborate effectively in teams.
8. Demonstrate preparation for:
   1. Careers that use computer science in business, industry, government and the non-profit sector; and
   2. Graduate study in fields related to computer information systems.

Lower-Division Requirements

• CSC 133 - Introduction to Computer Science and Information Systems (3)
• CSC 143 - Introduction to Computer Programming (3)
• CSC 153 - Fundamentals of Computer Science (3)
• CSC 254 - Data Structures and Algorithms (4)
• MTH 164 - Calculus I (GE) (4)
• MTH 174 - Calculus II (4)

Upper-Division Requirements

• CSC 314 - Operating Systems (4)
• CSC 324 - Software Engineering (4)
• CSC 354 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms (4)
• CSC 394 - Programming Languages (4)
• CSC 412 - Topics in Computer Science (2)
• CSC 422 - Theory of Computation (2)
• CSC 454 - Computer Architecture and Assembly Language (4)
• CSC 481 - Senior Seminar in Computer Science (1)
• CSC 493 - Software Project (3)
• MTH 343 - Discrete Mathematics (3)

Note(s):

An elective class may not count as both upper-division core and a required “additional elective.”