BS, Computer Information Science
The Bachelor of Science degree is for students who desire a strong mathematical or science foundation for their degree. This degree requires a 30-hour concentration in natural science or mathematics. Students planning on graduate study in Computer Science or a closely related field should choose this degree.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Information Science Core | ||
| CM 111 | Introduction to Structured Programming | 4 |
| CM 231 | Computer Organization/Assembler Language | 3 |
| CM 245 | Contemporary Programming Methods | 3 |
| CM 261 | Networked Systems | 3 |
| Subtotal | 13 | |
| Computer Information Science Required | ||
| CM 307 | Data Structures & Algorithmic Analysis | 3 |
| CM 322 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CM 331 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| or CM 332 | Data Mining | |
| CM 333 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| CM 336 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| CM 361 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CM 465 | Computer Information Science Capstone Project | 3 |
| Subtotal | 21 | |
| Computer Information Science Electives | ||
| Any CM electives | 6 | |
| Upper Division CM electives | 6 | |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Correlated Courses | ||
| PH 220 | Symbolic Logic | 3 |
| EC 200 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| EC 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| BU 342 | Organization & Management | 3 |
| or BU 346 | Organizational Behavior | |
| EN 208 | Professional Writing | 3 |
| CN 150 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| CN 340 | Interviewing | 3 |
| or CN 341 | Persuasive Speaking | |
| MA 140 | Statistics | 3 |
| MA 151 | Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| MA 206 | Discrete Mathematics for Computing | 3 |
| Subtotal | 32 | |
| Total Hours | 78 | |
Students must also meet the Bachelor of Science University Requirements. A 30-hour concentration in the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is required. If the concentration is in Math, the student must take MA 152 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II. At least 20 of these hours must be selected from one discipline. At least 3 hours must be upper division. Transfer students must complete at least nine upper division hours in Computer Information Sciences from Washburn University.