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Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023
Computer Science (BSCS)
Description
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) program helps students develop a robust understanding and knowledge of quality software programming, design, development, and implementation, while allowing for the flexibility to further explore areas of interest in hardware, software, web development, gaming, bioinformatics, security, or robotics to name a few. The Computer Science program will prepare students for a variety of career options in academic, corporate, and government areas.
There is great demand for graduates with computer science degrees. Even though there are growing opportunities overseas, the number of new computer science jobs created in the United States is growing at a rate greater than the number of graduates in this field. With a degree in Computer Science, you can choose from a variety of career opportunities including: applications software, system software, embedded software, manufacturing software, electrical/electronic software computer science consultancy, internet software, game software, data mining, parallel and distributed software, bioinformatics intelligent systems, software engineering, and more.
Program Vision
Our vision is the lifelong success of students as professionals and leaders in computing in a global and interdisciplinary context with commitment to faith, ethical and responsible practice, and professional development.
Program Mission
Our mission is to provide educational excellence in computer science to meet urban and industrial challenges, and prepare graduates that are intellectually, professionally, spiritually, ethically, and socially developed to pursue a graduate degree in computer science, or a career in industry, education, health and government. To this extent, the program will focus on team-based projects and practical lab assignments, and disseminate the knowledge needed to allow students to efficiently define, plan, analyze, model, develop and implement high quality, reliable, and secure software systems under realistic constraints.
Computer Science Program Educational Objectives
After completing the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) at 91福利社, graduates are expected to be able to:
- Pursue professional practice of computing or a graduate degree based on the acquired technical skills and knowledge in mathematics, science, and computer science.
- Efficiently analyze, model, design, develop, and implement high quality components, processes, and systems using appropriate computer science principles, techniques, and tools.
- Solve computing problems in teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
- Engage in continuing education and professional organizations to keep current with the new developments in the field of computer science, and understand the impact of computing solutions in a global and societal context.
- Express professionalism in their work, impact society in an ethical and responsible manner, and identify the legal, security, and social constraints on processes, components, and systems
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
1. Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
Degree Requirements鈥擝achelor of Science in Computer Science (124 credits)
This program provides educational excellence in Computer Science while preparing graduates that are intellectually, spiritually, ethically, and socially developed to pursue a graduate degree in computer science or software engineering, or an exciting and rewarding computing career in industry, education, health, and government. The major requirements are as follows:
Required Major Courses (60 credits)
- CSSE 1710 Introduction to Programming I (3 credits)
- CSSE 1711 Introduction to Programming I Lab (1 credit)
- CSSE 1720 Introduction to Programming II (3 credits)
- CSSE 1721 Introduction to Programming II Lab (1 credit)
- CSSE 2130 Java (3 credits)
- CSSE 3430 Data Structures & Algorithm Analysis (3 credits)
- CSSE 3540 Database Systems and Programming (3 credits)
- CSSE 4150 Introduction to Software Engineering (3 credits)
- CSSE 4440 Web Technology (3 credits)
- CSSE 4490 Operating Systems (3 credits)
- CSSE 4540 Computer Security (3 credits)
- CSSE 4550 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (3 credits)
- CSSE 4610 Introduction to Data Mining (3 credits)
- CSSE 4951 Senior Design I (3 credits)
- CSSE 4952 Senior Design II (3 credits)
- ELEE 2640 Digital Logic Circuits I (3 credits)
- ELEE 4680 Computer Networking (3 credits)
- ELEE 4690 Computer Networking Laboratory (1 credit)
- ELEE 4800 Computer Organization and Architecture (3 credits)
- Technical Elective I - select one CSSE course 3000/4000-level. See options below. (3 credits)
- Technical Elective II - select one CSSE/ELEE course 4000-level. See options below. (3 credits)
- Technical Elective III - select one 4000-level CSSE, MTH, CIS, or engineering course with advisor approval (3 credits)
Technical Electives - Flexibility and Focus
To allow flexibility to address personal interests and to focus on career-oriented objectives, students choose two technical electives from software engineering, computer science or computer engineering. Some of these courses include: