Computer Science, BA

Requirements for the Major

Requirements for the major:

CS 151 - Computer Science through Programming
CS 212 - Object-Oriented Data Structures
CS 266 - Introduction to Linux
CS 295 - Discrete Structures or
MA 295 - Discrete Structures or
MA 395 - Discrete Methods
CS 312 - Object-Oriented Software Design
CS 366 - Computer Systems
CS 371 - Computer Engineering I
CS 482 - Software Engineering
CS 496 - Computer Science Project I
MA 251 - Calculus I
Five computer science electives at the 300-level or above

Math Electives

Students must complete two from the following:

Science Electives

Students must complete two major-level science electives emphasizing quantitative and/or experimental methods in a physical or biological science and not a primarily computational, mathematical, or engineering design course. One of the courses must be a lab. The courses listed below meet this requirement. EG, MA, ST, and other courses must be approved by the Computer Science Department.

Typical Program

An example of a typical program of courses are as follows:

First Year

Fall Term

CS 151 - Computer Science through Programming *
MA 251 - Calculus I *
WR 100 - Effective Writing
Language Core

Spring Term

CS 212 - Object-Oriented Data Structures *
EN 101 - The Art of Reading
TH 201 - Theology Matters or
PL 201 - Foundations of Philosophy
Math Elective*
Elective

Sophomore Year

Fall Term

CS 295 - Discrete Structures * or
MA 295 - Discrete Structures * or
MA 395 - Discrete Methods *
CS 312 - Object-Oriented Software Design *
TH 201 - Theology Matters or
PL 201 - Foundations of Philosophy
Major-Level Science Elective (with Lab)*

Spring Term

CS 266 - Introduction to Linux *
CS 366 - Computer Systems *
CS 371 - Computer Engineering I *
Fine Arts Core
Major-Level Science Elective *
Elective

Junior Year

Fall Term

HS 100 - Encountering the Past
CS Elective*
CS Elective*
Math Elective*
Elective

Spring Term

TH 200-Level Course or PL 200-Level Course
CS Elective*
CS Elective*
Elective
Elective

Senior Year

Fall Term

CS 482 - Software Engineering *
Social Science Core
CS Elective*
Elective
Elective

Spring Term

CS 496 - Computer Science Project I *
EN 200-Level or HS 200-Level Course
Ethics Core
Elective
Elective

Key:

* Required for major.

Notes:

Computer science electives for majors must be 300-level or above.
All electives must be at least three credits.
The degree may be accomplished in 38 courses due to the associated labs counting toward 120 credits.
CS 403 is recommended for computer science and data science double majors instead of DS 303 .

Computer Programming Department Certificate

A department certificate in computer programming is awarded to students who successfully complete CS 151 , CS 212 , and CS 312 . To request a programming certificate, contact the department's administrative assistant.