2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 18, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived]

Computer Science Major


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Required Computer Science (22 credits):


Choose a concentration


Choose a concentration from the following-Computing Science, Data Science, Information Science. All concentrations develop skills and knowledge in the core computer science areas of-programming, algorithms, problem solving, understanding how computing hardware and software works. The different concentrations each focus on a particular area of computer science for more in-depth study.

Computing Science Concentration (26 credits):


The Computing Science concentration builds more in-depth skills and knowledge in algorithms and data structures, and systems programming.  These courses prepare students for positions which develop systems-level software or software requiring careful optimizing for efficiency.  This concentration also prepares students who are interested in pursuing a PhD in computer science.  The skills and knowledge in the concentration are fundamental to computer science and can be applied across other areas of computer science.

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This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA; 2.20 in all Major course work.

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Information Science Concentration (25 credits):


The Information Science concentration builds skills and knowledge in administration and development in areas that are in demand across all types of organizations - database and data management, web programming, security, and systems administration.  The concentration prepares students for careers in any of these areas.

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This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA; 2.20 in all Major course work.

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Data Science Concentration (26 Credits)


The Data Science concentration builds skills and knowledge related to data analysis, including dealing with large datasets and various data formats, applying machine-learning tools to datasets, storing data in databases, and user interfaces for data analysis and results.  The concentration prepares students for a career in data science or related areas.

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Data Science Concentration Degree Map

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