Mar 28, 2024  
2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Science, BS (43-281) - Computer Science Option (CS02) (120 hours) [Also available as an accelerated program]


Major, Bachelor of Science Degree

Program Educational Objectives - Within a few years of graduation, a graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:

  • Have established themselves in successful computer science-focused careers and/or pursuing advanced degrees.
  • Continue to update their professional knowledge and skills to adapt to innovation and change to meet the needs of industry and/or academia.
  • Contribute to the greater good of their communities through professional involvement and service.

Additional, graduates with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science will demonstrate the following specific student outcomes:

  • Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
  • Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  • Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  • Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.

In addition, students in Option 2 Computer Science will demonstrate the following extra student outcomes:

  • Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

The B.S. in Computer Science - Computer Science Option is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. http://www.abet.org 

Computer Science, BS (43-281) - Computer Science Option (CS02) (4 Year Guide)  

Major Requirements: 70-72 Semester Hours


Computer Science Option: 28-30 Semester Hours


General Education Requirements: 34-41 Semester Hours


All students must complete a minimum of 42 credit hours in general education. See The General Education Program Requirements  for full listing of requirements. The following general education classes are required by this major:

Additional Required General Education Courses for Computer Science Option


Free Electives: 7-16 Semester Hours


Minimum Total: 120 Semester Hours


10 Competency 10 course

Accelerated Program Notes:


The Accelerated model for this program is designed for the MS Computer Science. 

UCM students having completed at least 9 hours of computer science courses above the 1000 level with a major GPA of at least 3.00 may consult with their faculty advisor and complete a school application to declare the accelerated BS/MS major in computer science. Prior to beginning the graduate portion of the program, students in the accelerated program will need to apply to the UCM Graduate School for formal admission to the Accelerated BS/MS program.

Accelerated student may be eligible to include the following courses as overlap between the undergraduate and graduate programs.  They would be taken at the Graduate level (5XXX):

CS 4120 - Advanced Applications Programming in Java (3)  

CS 4600 - Database Theory and Applications (3)  

CYBR 4820 - Introduction to Information Assurance (3)  

SE 4930 - Software Testing and Quality Assurance (3)