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The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science requires completion of at least 142 semester credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. The program usually spans eight semesters of 15 weeks each, or four academic years. For more information, see Degree Requirements.

This is a sample sequence of courses for a student in the 2023-2024 academic cohort. This sequence should not be used for advising purposes. Instead, contact your Student Success Advisor for assistance.

Sample sequence of courses for a student in the 2023-2024 academic cohort.
SemesterCourseCredits
Semester 1GAM 100
Project Introduction
3
CS 100
Computer Environment
4
CS 120
High-level Programming I: The C Programming Language
4
MAT 140
Linear Algebra and Geometry
4
ENG 110
Composition
3
COL 101
College Life and Academic Skills
1
Semester Total19
Semester 2GAM 150
Project I
3
CS 170
High-level Programming II: The C++ Programming Language
4
CS 230
Game Implementation Techniques
3
MAT 150 or MAT 180
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I or Vector Calculus I
4
COM 150
Introduction to Communication
3
Semester Total17
Semester 3CSP 200*
Computer Science Project II
4
CS 180
Operating System I: Man-Machine Interface
3
CS 211
Introduction to Databases
3
CS 225
Advanced C/C++
3
MAT 200 or MAT 230
Calculus and Analytic Geometry II or Vector Calculus II
4
Semester Total17
Semester 4CSP 200*
Computer Science Project II
4
CS 212
Advanced Databases
3
CS 251
Computer Graphics
3
CS 280
Data Structures
3
PHY 200
Motion Dynamics
4
PHY 200L
Motion Dynamics Lab
1
Semester Total18
Semester 5CSP 300*
Computer Science Project III
4
CS 260
Computer Networks I: Interprocess Communication
3
CS 315
Low-Level Programming
3
CS 330
Algorithm Analysis
3
MAT 258
Discrete Mathematics
3
PHY 250
Waves, Optics, and Thermodynamics
4
Semester Total20
Semester 6CSP 350*
Computer Science Project III
4
CS 261
Computer Networks II
3
CS 355
Parallel Programming
3
CS 375
Compilers and Interpreters
3
MAT 250
Linear Algebra
3
English Elective
Any three-credit ENG course.
3
Semester Total19
Semester 7CSP 400*
Computer Science Project IV
4
CS 325
User Interface and User Experience Design
3
CS 381
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
3
MAT 340
Probability and Statistics
3
English Elective
Any three-credit ENG course.
3
Semester Total16
Semester 8CSP 450*
Computer Science Project IV
4
Computer Science Elective
Any three-credit CS or ECE course numbered 200 or higher.
3
Computer Science Elective
Any three-credit CS or ECE course numbered 200 or higher.
3
Math Elective
MAT 256 or any MAT course numbered 300 or higher.
3
Humanities and Social Sciences Elective
Any three-credit HIS, PSY, or SOS course.
3
Semester Total16
Degree Total (minimum credits required)142

*Other courses may fulfill this requirement. Reference the Degree Requirements for this program for more information.

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