Computer Science, BS

The Computer Science, BS program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Computer Science Laptop Requirement

All students enrolled in this program are required to own a laptop that meets minimum hardware and software specifications. These specifications are published on the department website.

Course Requirements

Required courses (48-49 credits)

COMP 151 - Computer Science I *
COMP 152 - Computer Science II
COMP 206 - Introduction to Computer Organization
COMP 250 - Data Structures and Algorithms
COMP 340 - Organization of Programming Languages
COMP 350 - Operating Systems
COMP 390 - Software Engineering (CWRM)
COMP 430 - Computer Networks
COMP 435 - Analysis of Algorithms
COMP 490 - Senior Design and Development
MATH 120 - Introduction to Linear Algebra
or MATH 202 - Linear Algebra
MATH 130 - Discrete Mathematics I
MATH 161/161E - Single Variable Calculus I
MATH 162 - Single Variable Calculus II
or any MATH course at the 300-level or above
MATH 200 - Statistical Methods I
* COMP 143 is a 1.0 credit corequisite course that must be taken in the same semester as COMP 151 when completed at BSU.

Electives (15 credits)

Complete at least five courses, selected from the following:

MATH 415 - Numerical Analysis
PHOE 342 - Digital and Electronic Devices
Any computer science (COMP) courses at the 300-level or above, except those required above.

Natural science courses (8 credits)

Complete eight credits in the natural sciences, including one of the following sequences:

Note:

Any computer science major who has successfully completed COMP 152 will not be permitted to take COMP 105 for academic credit.

Total minimum credits: 71-72

Core Curriculum Requirements

A minimum of 120 earned credit hours is required for graduation. These earned hours include the Core Curriculum Requirements as specified in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog and at the Core Curriculum website, www.bridgew.edu/corecurriculum. For additional graduation requirements, see the Undergraduate Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog.