Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

In order to expose computer science majors to a broad theoretical base while emphasizing the laboratory experience, students will complete the CS core courses. To add depth and flexibility to their academic programs, with a faculty major advisor, students will work out a focus area and choose the elective courses approved by the department. A specific focus may be developed in many areas of computer science; examples include: software engineering, intelligent systems, computational science, computer graphics, visualization and computer vision, human-computer interaction, big data analytics, and cybersecurity.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of each of the subject areas that define the discipline as well as the interrelationships that exist among them.
• Demonstrate the ability to utilize appropriate theoretical constructs for problem solving: definitions, and axioms, theorems, proofs, and interpretation of results.
• Have the ability to apply basic research methods in computer science.
• Have the ability to apply appropriate design constructs: requirements analysis and specification, design, implementation, and testing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of ethical codes and societal issues associated with the computing field.
• Demonstrate knowledge of recent technological and theoretical developments, general professional standards, and have an awareness of their own strengths and limitations as well as those of the discipline itself.
• Be aware of the history of computing, including those major developments and trends - economic, scientific, legal, political, and cultural - that have combined to shape the discipline.
• Have the necessary background for entry into graduate study.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively.