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B.S. DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Areas A - E (See Core section of the Catalog) |
42 semester hours |
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Area F |
18 semester hours |
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All of the following: |
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Computer Science I |
(3 hours) |
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Computer Science II |
(3 hours) |
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Object Oriented Programming |
(3 hours) |
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All of the following if not taken in Areas A and D: |
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Integrated Calculus IA, Integrated Calculus IB |
(8 hours) |
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or MATH 1261 |
Calculus I |
(4 hours) |
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2. MATH 1262 |
Calculus II |
(4 hours) |
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Selections from the following: |
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Discrete Structures for Computer Science |
(3 hours) |
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Probability and Statistics |
(3 hours) |
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Social and Professional Issues |
(2 hours) |
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or MKTG 3172 |
Business Ethics |
(3 hours) |
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NOTE: Hours counted in Area F may not be used in any other area of the core. Transfer students who have not completed the requirements in Area F, or their equivalents, must take these courses at GCSU.
Computer Science Major Requirements |
27 semester hours |
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Introduction to Data Structures |
(3 hours) |
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Assembly Language and Digital Logic Design |
(3 hours) |
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Computer Organization and Architecture |
(3 hours) |
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Operating Systems |
(3 hours) |
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System and Network Programming |
(3 hours) |
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Software Engineering |
(3 hours) |
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Analysis of Algorithms |
(3 hours) |
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or CBIS 3214 |
Databases or Database Management |
(3 hours) |
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Other CSCI courses at the 3000-4000 level |
(3 hours) |
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Cognate Area A: Science |
6-16 semester hours |
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1. |
Complete a two-semester sequence in laboratory science (if not taken in Area D) Note: Both the lecture course and the companion laboratory course (when it exists) must be successfully completed to apply the credits from either course to this requirement. |
(0-8 hours) |
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Principles of Chemistry I |
(3 hours) |
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Principles of Chemistry Laboratory I and |
(1 hour) |
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Principles of Chemistry II |
(3 hours) |
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Principles of Chemistry Laboratory II |
(1 hour) |
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OR |
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Principles of Physics I |
(3 hours) |
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Principles of Physics Laboratory I and |
(1 hour) |
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Principles of Physics II |
(3 hours) |
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Principles of Physics Laboratory II |
(1 hour) |
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2. |
Complete two one-semester courses in the natural sciences (ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, ENSC, GEOL, PHYS) Note: Both the lecture course and the companion laboratory course (when it exists) must be successfully completed to apply the credits from either course to this requirement. This requirement may be satisfied in Area D. |
(6-8 hours) |
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Cognate Area B: Mathematics and Computer Science |
0-21 semester hours |
All of the following if not taken in Area F:
1. MATH 1115 and or MATH 1261 |
Integrated Calculus IA, Integrated Calculus IB, or Calculus I |
(8 hours) (4 hours) |
2. MATH 1262 |
Calculus II |
(4 hours) |
3. MATH 2600 |
Probability and Statistics |
(3 hours) |
4. CSCI 2680 |
Discrete Structures for Computer Science |
(3 hours) |
5. CSCI 2800 or MKTG 3172 |
Social or Professional Issues Business Ethics |
(2 hours) (3 hours) |
Other Requirements |
9-13 semester hours |
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- A minimum of 39 semester hours overall must be at the 3000-4000 level. MAED courses may not be used.
- One Foreign Language course level 1002 or higher (3 hours).
- Senior Capstone Experience : (Complete one of the following:) (1-3 hours)
- BIDS 1705 or other GCSU 0001 First Year Academic Seminar (courses will not count toward graduation).
Total |
120 semester hours |
NOTES:
- A grade of C or better is required in all courses counting toward the major. This includes all courses in Area F, Major Requirements, Cognate Area A and Cognate Area B.
- Any First Year Academic Seminar may be substituted for BIDS 1705 or GCSU 0001.
- To graduate, students must fulfill other requirements specified in the Graduation Requirements section of the Catalog.