Majoring and Minoring

For more information about majoring and minoring, see the online catalog.

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Programs and Requirements

• Computer Science and Mathematics Major
• Computer Science Major
• Computer Science Minor
• Optional Cybersecurity Concentration

The department offers two majors, one minor, and one optional cybersecurity concentration, all with several tracks depending on individual student interests. Entry into the computer science curriculum is determined by placement or consultation with the department.

At the heart of the department’s curriculum is the development of conceptual and computational intuition, sophistication in the analysis of complicated structures, and, most importantly, the interplay of these two with broadly based sets of technical skills and techniques. Advice about individual situations can be obtained from the department.

Computer Science Major Requirements

Preliminary courses:

• CS 171 Computer Science I
• CS 172 Computer Science II

Core computer science courses:

• CS 383 Algorithm Design and Analysis
• Your choice of
  • CS 277 Computer Architecture and Assembly Languages
  • CS 293 Networks and Web Development

Core mathematics courses:

• CS 230 Computational Mathematics or MATH 132 Calculus II
• MATH 255 Statistical Concepts and Methods

Elective courses:

• 16 additional credits (roughly four courses) in topics such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and graphics

Final application project course:

• CS 488 Software Development

Computer Science and Mathematics Major Requirements

Preliminary courses:

• CS 171 Computer Science I
• CS 172 Computer Science II

Core computer science courses:

• CS 383 Algorithm Design and Analysis
• Choice of:
  • CS 277 Computer Architecture and Assembly Languages
  • CS 293 Networks and Web Development

Core mathematics courses:

• Math 215 Discrete Mathematics
• Math 225 Linear Algebra

Elective Courses:

• 8 additional credits in computer science topics such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and graphics
• 8 additional credits in mathematics topics such as differential equations, combinatorics, and statistics

Computer Science Minor Requirements

A minimum of 20 semester credits, including the following:

• 16 semester credits in computer science courses numbered 171 and above.
• CS 230 Computational Mathematics or 4 semester credits in mathematics courses numbered 115 and above.

Optional Cybersecurity Concentration Requirements

One of the above majors or minors, plus:

• CS 111 Introduction to Cybersecurity
• CS 211 Computer and Network Security
• CS 293 Networks and Web Development

One course chosen from the following:

• IA 330 Global Security
• PSY 425 Human-Computer Interaction