These are the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in computer science. More complete details are available in the Arts and Sciences Student Handbook.

1. English Composition (3-6 hours)

Proficiency equivalent to completion of GSW 1120.

2. Foreign Language (0-14 hours)

Proficiency equivalent to completion of course 2020 in one language. If you have met this requirement by taking four years of a foreign language in high school, you must take an additional course to fulfill the International Perspectives requirement. See the Arts and Sciences Student Handbook for more information.

3. Science and Mathematics

1. Computer Science (30 hours): CS 2010, 2020, 2170, 3010 (or 3250), 3240, 3270, 3350. Three CS electives at the 4000 level, excluding CS 4900.
2. Computers and Society (3 hours): One of the following: CS 3000, PHIL 3440 (also counts in Group 5 below), LEGS 4230, TCOM 4750.
3. Mathematics and Statistics (11-15 hours): Calculus (MATH 1340/1350 or MATH 1310), Discrete Mathematics (MATH 2220), and either Statistics (MATH 2470 or STAT 2110/2120) or Mathematical Logic (MATH 3130). These courses are not required for the student with a minor or joint major in MATH.
4. Natural Science (8-10 hours): One of the following sequences: BIOL 2040-2050, CHEM 1250-1270-1280, CHEM 1350-1370-1380, GEOL 1040-1050, GEOL 2500-2510, PHYS 2010-2020, PHYS 2110-2120.
   

4. Social Sciences (8-12 hours)

Four courses selected from designated courses in areas such as Economics, Environmental Studies, Ethnic Studies, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. The Arts and Sciences Student Handbook contains a complete list of courses satisfying this requirement.

5. Arts & Humanities (8-12 hours)

One literature course, one fine arts course, and two other courses chosen from designated courses in areas such as American Studies, Art (Appreciation or History), Literature, Music (Appreciation or History), Philosophy, Popular Culture. The Arts and Sciences Student Handbook contains a complete list of courses satisfying this requirement.

Total hours required is 122 (including 40 hours at the 3000 or 4000 level).

Notes

Additional Hours

Additional hours beyond 122 might be required as a result of articulation deficiencies, placement into GSW 1100 or MATH 0950, taking 1000-level courses as a senior, or completing GSW 1120 beyond the sophomore year.

Cultural Diversity

At least one course in cultural diversity must be included in the above requirements. The Arts and Sciences Student Handbook contains a list of courses satisfying this requirement. Many cultural diversity courses also satisfy Group 4 or Group 5 requirements.

Minor

A minor in some area must be completed, except that students who complete a concentration in Business Systems do not need a minor. Many students automatically satisfy the science minor by taking three extra hours of computer science (e.g. CS 1010 or 3600) plus a total of 20 hours of approved mathematics and natural science courses (including required mathematics and science courses).

Electives

It is recommended that the natural sciences requirement be completed with physics courses. The following electives are recommended: ACCT 221; CS 360; GSW 388; IPC 1020. Electives should be chosen with care from courses in computer science or other departments to satisfy particular objectives. Departmental advisors are available to assist in the selection of electives. CS 2900 (Internship or Co-Op Preparation) is offered every Fall to help you prepare for your internship experience.