Computer Science, B.A.

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

To fulfill degree requirements, students must have at least a 2.00 grade point average for all computer science courses and all other courses enrolled satisfying major requirements.

Required core courses for both BS and BA options:

CSC-105 Intro to Computer Science
CSC-121 Intro to Computer Programming
CSC-122 Data Structures and Algorithms
CSC-223 Advanced Data Structures and Software Development
CSC-231 Computer Organization
CSC-261 Discrete Structures for Computer Science
CSC-461 Computational Theory
MTH-150 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Bachelor of Science)
MTH-120 Introduction to Statistics (Bachelor of Arts - may take MTH-150)

Three additional CSC courses numbered 300 or above, with at least two selected from Group B for the Bachelor of Arts option:

Group A

Group B

One additional course selected from the following options:

CSC-271 Morals, Law and Society in the Digital Age
CSC-272 Introduction to Data Mining
CSC-273 History of Technology and Discovery
MTH-120 Introduction to Statistics (BA students who elect to take MTH-120 as their required Mathematics course may not choose MTH-120 for their lower-level elective.)
MTH-151 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
MTH-160 Vectors and Matrices

Capstone Experience (one course):

Course Options for First-Year Students

If you are interested in exploring classes within this department, here are some possibilities to consider.

Entry Level Courses (with associated GER)

CSC-105 Intro to Computer Science MR - Mathematics and Formal Reasoning
CSC-121 Intro to Computer Programming MR - Mathematics and Formal Reasoning
CSC-271 Morals, Law and Society in the Digital Age UQ - Ultimate Questions
CSC-272 Introduction to Data Mining HB - Human Behavior
CSC-273 History of Technology and Discovery HA - Historical Analysis