2011-2012 Catalog

Nov 24, 2024

2011-2012 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Science, BS

Learning Outcomes

An ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory and practice
An ability to model, design, implement and test software systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the trade-offs involved in design and implementation choices
An ability to learn to use new design methodologies, operating systems, languages, and other software development tools within reasonable time constraints
An ability to function effectively on teams related to software development
An ability to communicate with others, both orally and in writing, about technical subjects
An understanding of professional, ethical and social responsibilities
Preparation to do continual learning throughout alumni careers, to include such things as pursuing advanced degrees, attending short courses, reading technical or trade journals, participating in sabbaticals, etc.
Preparation to pursue careers in all branches of computer science including technical development, project management, and technical sales

Objectives

1. Illuminate—lifelong learning in computer science:

a. Alumni will be prepared to learn on their own whatever is required to stay current in their chosen profession, for example, learning new programming languages, algorithms, developmental methodologies, etc.

2. Investigate—demonstration of computer science principles:

a. Alumni should have the ability to find and access information relevant to an application under development.
b. Alumni should have the ability to model various problem domains and convert them into software solutions.
c. Alumni should have the ability to apply techniques of algorithm design and automata theory to new problem solving situations.
d. Alumni should demonstrate the ability to draw upon the expertise of others and negotiate solutions to a problem as a productive technical team member.
e. Alumni should demonstrate an understanding of the impact of computer problem solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.

3. Innovate—creative application of computer science principles

a. Alumni should be able to generate new and innovative solutions to solve problems or meet requirements in their discipline.
b. Alumni should be able to integrate global, economic, environmental, and societal considerations into their problem solutions.

Degree Requirements

The bachelor of science degree in Computer Science requires the following:

completion of at least 128 hours
a minimum 2.0 average in all CS courses taken, in all CS 4000-level (or higher) courses taken, and in all CU courses taken
a senior exit interview conducted the semester you graduate.

Course Requirements

The courses for the degree are outlined as follows:

Mathematics (21 Semester Hours)

Science (14 Semester Hours)

Physics:

Remaining Hours

Selected from classes below (5 credits)

CHEM 1030 - General Chemistry I
CHEM 1060 - General Chemistry II
BIOL 1110 - General Biology I Laboratory: Introduction to Cell Biology Laboratory
or
BIOL 1160 - General Biology II Laboratory
GEOL 1010 - Physical Geology
GEOL 1020 - Historical Geology or additional physics courses that require PES 111 as a prerequisite.

Computer Science Core (38 Semester Hours)

CS 1150 - Principles of Computer Science
CS 1450 - Data Structures and Algorithms
CS 2060 - Programming with C
CS 2080 - Programming with UNIX
CS 2160 - Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming
CS 3020 - Advanced Object Technology Using C#/.Net
or
CS 3060 - Object-Oriented Programming Using C++
All Computer Science majors are required to take either CS 3020 or CS 3060 as a requirement for graduation. If both courses are taken, one will count as a technical elective.
CS 3160 - Concepts of Programming Languages
CS 4100 - Compiler Design I
CS 4200 - Computer Architecture I
CS 4500 - Operating Systems I
CS 4700 - Computability, Automata and Formal Languages
CS 4720 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms
CS 3300 - Software Engineering I

Computer Science Electives (9 Semester Hours)

CS 4010-4890 or 5020-5990 (9 credits)

Technical Electives (9 Semester Hours)

Select from following list:

COMPUTER SCIENCE (3000 level or above)
ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING (2000 level or above, except ECE 2400)
MATHEMATICS (3000 level or above, except MATH 4650)
SCIENCE (additional courses fromthe list above or courses with prerequisites from above list)
BUSINESS (3000 level or above, except 3010, 3020 or 3030)

Humanities and Social Science (24 Semester Hours)

CS 3050 Social and Ethical Implications of Computing, 1 credit hour, REQUIRED.

The remaining 23 credit hours involve study in humanities, social sciences, arts, and other disciplines that serve to broaden the background of the student.

Courses in the following departments and programs satisfy this requirement:

Anthropology (except courses on human biology and ecology), Art History, Communication, Economics, English (1500 or above except 2080, 3010, and 3070-3160), Film, Foreign Culture Studies, Foreign Languages, History, Humanities, Interdepartmental Studies 1010, Music (except university choir and private instruction courses), Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, and Women’s Studies. Students may also petition to include selected other courses in Interdepartmental Studies, Theater, or other departments.

Communications Skills (6 Semester Hours)

Free Electives (7 Semester Hours)

Any course that is a prerequisite course for a required course may not be counted as a free elective. A maximum of 3 credit hours of CS courses numbered less than CS 1100 can be used as free electives, provided they are taken prior to a CS course numbered 1160 or greater. Six credit hours of 2000-level CS courses may be taken as free electives. At most, 3 credit hours of free electives may be taken in a particular programming language. Students planning to later enter a graduate program in computer science or electrical engineering are advised to take at least 6 hours of CS or ECE electives at the 3000 or 4000 levels. Students who complete their ROTC programs and receive their commissions are allowed up to six semester hours of ROTC course work as free electives toward their computer science degree.

Sample Schedule

Freshman Year
Fall Semester (15 credit hours)	Spring Semester (17 credit hours)
CS 1100 - Problem Solving through Game Creation or Free Elective CS 1150 - Principles of Computer Science ENGL 1310 - Rhetoric and Writing I: Academic Reading and Analytical Writing ID 1010 - Freshman Seminar or other Humanities/Social Science MATH 1350 - Calculus I	CS 1450 - Data Structures and Algorithms CS 2060 - Programming with C MATH 1360 - Calculus II PES 1110 - General Physics I - Calculus Based Humanities/Social Science Elective (3cr)
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester (17 credit hours)	Spring Semester (17 credit hours)
CS 2080 - Programming with UNIX CS 2160 - Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming ENGL 3090 - Technical Writing and Presentation MATH 2350 - Calculus III PES 1120 - General Physics II PES 1150 - General Physics Lab I Algebra Based	CS 3020 - Advanced Object Technology Using C#/.Net CS 3060 - Object-Oriented Programming Using C++ MATH 2150 - Discrete Math Free Elective (3cr) Science Elective ( CHEM 1030 recommended) (5cr) Humanities/Social Science Elective (3cr)
Junior Year
Fall Semester (16 credit hours)	Spring Semester (16 credit hours)
CS 3160 - Concepts of Programming Languages CS 4720 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms MATH 3130 - Introduction to Linear Algebra Technical Elective (3cr) Humanities/Social Science Elective (4cr)	CS 3050 - Social and Ethical Implications of Computing CS 3300 - Software Engineering I CS 4200 - Computer Architecture I MATH 3810 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Computer Science Elective (CS 4000-5990) (3cr) Humanities/Social Science Elective (3cr)
Senior Year
Fall Semester (15 credit hours)	Spring Semester (15 credit hours)
CS 4500 - Operating Systems I CS 4700 - Computability, Automata and Formal Languages Computer Science Elective (CS 4000-5990) (3cr) Technical Elective (3cr) Humanities/Social Science Elective (3cr)	CS 4100 - Compiler Design I Computer Science Elective (CS 4000-5990) (3cr) Technical Elective (3cr) Humanities/Social Science Elective (4cr) Free Elective (2cr)
Total Hours: 128