Computer Science
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Program is accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Commission (CSAC) of the Computing Sciences Accreditation Board (CSAB), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Graduates of the Program will be prepared to apply their knowledge within field settings and to pursue graduate studies in Computer Science.
The following outline is for students declaring their major Fall 2006 or later and before Fall 2008. All other COSC majors should visit their advisors with any questions.
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I. REQUIRED COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES (48 credits)
| COSC | 112 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| COSC | 113 | Computer Science II | 4 |
| COSC | 208 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| COSC | 214 | Data Structures & Algorithms | 4 |
| COSC | 254 | Computer Organization | 3 |
| COSC | 330 | Systems Programming I | 3 |
| COSC | 350 | Programming Languages | 3 |
| COSC | 354 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| COSC | 370 | Comp E, S & L Issues | 3 |
| COSC | 374 | Object-Oriented Design | 3 |
| COSC | 414 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| COSC | 428 | Design & Analysis of Algorithms | 3 |
| COSC | 430 | Systems Programming II | 3 |
| COSC | 480 | Senior Capstone | 3 |
| COSC | 495 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
II. ELECTIVES IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (8 credits)
A minimum of 8 semester hours of 200-400 level courses in COSC or CTEC, with at least 3 semester hours at 300-400 level.
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III. REQUIRED MATHEMATICAL COURSES (14 credits)
| MATH | 225 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH | 226 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH | 228 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH | 240 | Probability & Statistics | 3 |
IV. REQUIRED NATURAL LABORATORY SCIENCES (14 credits)
To include:- Ten credits of Physics as follows:
- PHYS 271
- PHYS 272
- PHYS 201
- PHYS 202
- Four (or more) credits of
- CHEM 107 AND
- CHEM 170 or higher
- BIOL 102 or higher
V. REQUIRED ENGLISH COURSE
(3 credits)
| ENGL | 362 | Advanced Tech & Prof Writing | 3 |
Note: Computer Science majors must earn a grade of "C" or better in each course in areas I through V above.
VI. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (27 credits)
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (6 semester hours)
| ENGL | 101 | Composition & Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL | 102 | Composition & Literature II | 3 |
ARTS & HUMANITIES (9 semester hours)
| COMM | 101 | Oral Communications | 3 |
| ______ | ___ | Arts & Humanities Electives | 6 |
Choose from designated General Education courses in art, literature, modern languages, music, philosophy, speech, theater, and interdisciplinary African American studies. No more than two courses may be from one discipline.
SOCIAL SCIENCES (12 credits)
| HIST | 114 | African American History or | 3 |
| HIST | 115 | African American History | 3 |
| ____ | ___ | Social Sciences Electives | 9 |
Choose from designated General Education courses in anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, social work, sociology, or interdisciplinary social science. No more than two courses may be from one discipline.
NOTE: Science, Mathematics, and Emerging Issues General Education Requirements are satisfied by required courses in areas I through IV.
Note: The department reserves the right to specify suitable General Education courses, in keeping with COMAR, for its majors.
VII. Institutional Requirements (6 credits)
Freshmen Seminar (FRSE 101) is required for all entering freshmen and for all transfer students with fewer than 12 credits.
| FRSE | 101 | Freshmen Seminar | 3 |
Choose one from this category:
| HEED | 102 | Life and Health | 3 |
| IDIS | 210 | Issues in Women's Health | 3 |
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