Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Science, B.A.


This program provides a solid foundation of computer knowledge, research opportunities, and hands-on experience. Courses on computer architecture and hardware, database systems, networking, computer languages, algorithm design and analysis, and computer graphics are put to use as students design independent study projects, pursue internships, or take advantage of on-campus work opportunities, such as working in the computer labs. The small student-faculty ratio enables the faculty to mentor students and help them develop strong critical and independent thinking skills. Graduates are prepared for employment as software developers, database specialists, network administrators, computer facility managers, and graduate study.

Requirements (56 Total Credits)


Note: An equivalent COS 377  can be taken for COS 372 ; an equivalent COS 377  can be taken for COS 455 .

World Language Requirement


For specific information about world language requirements and expectations, see the General Education Requirements  in the Academic Programs section of this catalog.

General Education Requirements


For specific information about general education requirements and expectations, see the General Education Requirements  in the Academic Programs section of this catalog.

Minimum Total Credits for The Degree: 128


Learning Goals and Assessment


Learning Goals:

  • Students will be able to design and implement algorithms using appropriate data structures.
  • Students will be able to analyze algorithms and determine their complexity.
  • Students will be able to design and implement three-dimensional graphical scenes, applying mathematical concepts.
  • Students will be able to understand the theoretical and applied aspects of databases and will be able to design and interact with a database.
  • Students will be able to use the TCP/IP protocol suite in managing network communications.
  • Students will be able to understand processes and threads and will be able to apply this knowledge to designing and implementing concurrent algorithms.
  • Students will be able to use programming languages in a variety of paradigms.
  • Students will be able to communicate computing concepts both in writing and orally.
  • Students will be able to read technical computing material.

Assessment Criteria:

Students will acquire a coherent and broad-based knowledge of the discipline of computing. Graduates should develop a reasonable level of understanding of each subject area and of the processes that define the discipline, as well as an appreciation for the interrelationships that exist among them. The areas of study will include:

  • algorithms and data structures
  • architecture/computer organization
  • database and information retrieval
  • human-computer interaction
  • graphics
  • operating systems
  • programming languages
  • numerical and symbolic computation