Nov 28, 2024

2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Science, B.S.

The Department offers one program of study leading to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Computer Science (CSCI) The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science curriculum involves the study of the logical organization, design, and functions of computers with emphasis on scientific and technical applications. The program provides majors with a firm foundation for graduate study, as well as the necessary skills for viable, entry-level employment upon graduation. Course offerings are designated CSCI.

CSCI majors must receive a grade of “C” or better in all courses designated with the prefix CSCI and supporting courses for the major. Mathematics courses are supporting courses for CSCI majors. CSCI majors must take the ETS computer science subject for completion of degree requirements.

Program of Study for the B.S. Degree
Total Number of Degree Hours: 123

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

ENGL 1101 - Composition I Credit Hours: 3
FVSU 0100 - Orientation to the University Credit Hours: 1
HIST 1111 - A Survey of World Civilization to Early Modern Times Credit Hours: 3
or
HIST 1112 - A Survey of World Civilization from Early Modern Times Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1113 - PreCalculus Credit Hours: 4
PEDW Activity Class Credits / Units: 1
CSCI 1102 - Computer Science and Information Systems: Credit Hours: 3

15 Credit Hours

Spring Semester

CSCI 1301 - Principles of Programming I Credit Hours: 4
ENGL 1102 - Composition II Credit Hours: 3
HIST 2111 - A Survey of U.S. History to the Post Civil War Period Credit Hours: 3
or
HIST 2112 - A Survey of U.S. History from the Post Civil War Period to the Present Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1154 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4
PEDW-Physical Activities Credits / Units: 1

15 Credit Hours

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

CSCI 1302 - Principles of Programming II Credit Hours: 4
Lab Science I Credits / Units: 4
CSCI 2201 - Digital Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3
MATH 2203 - Introduction to Linear Algebra Credit Hours: 3
Area C Elective Credits / Units: 3

17 Credit Hours

Spring Semester

COMM 1110 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
CSCI 3410 - Data Structures Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2111 - World Literature I Credit Hours: 3
or
ENGL 2112 - World Literature II Credit Hours: 3
Lab Science II Credits / Units: 4
POLS 1101 - American Government Credit Hours: 3

16 Credit Hours

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Restricted Electives* Credits / Units: 3
CSCI 3331 - C/Unix Credit Hours: 3
Elective** Credits / Units: 3
Elective** Credits / Units: 3
MATH 2113 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hours: 3

15 Credit Hours

Spring Semester

CSIS 3743 - Web Development Credit Hours: 3
CSCI 3351 - Computer Organization/Assembly Language Credit Hours: 3
Restricted Elective* Credits / Units: 3
MATH 2253 - Discrete Math Credit Hours: 3
Elective

15 Credit Hours

Senior Year

Fall Semester

CSCI 4520 - Analysis of Algorithms Credit Hours: 3
CSCI 4340 - Principles of Operating Systems Credit Hours: 3
Restricted Elective* Credits / Units: 3
CSIS 4720 - Database Systems Credit Hours: 3
Elective**( 3000/4000) Credits / Units: 3

15 Credit Hours

Spring Semester

CSCI 3150 - Data Communications & Networks Credit Hours: 3
CSCI 4320 - Software Engineering Credit Hours: 3
Restricted Elective**( 3000/4000) Credits / Units: 3
Restricted Elective**( 3000/4000) Credits / Units: 3
Elective**( 3000/4000) Credits / Units: 3

15 Credit Hours

Computer Science Minor (CSCI) Required courses in CSCI:

CSIS 3743 - Web Development Credit Hours: 3
CSCI 3351 - Computer Organization/Assembly Language Credit Hours: 3
CSCI 3410 - Data Structures Credit Hours: 3
CSIS 4720 - Database Systems Credit Hours: 3

12 Credit Hours

Required Prerequisites:

CSCI 1301 - Principles of Programming I Credit Hours: 4
CSCI 1302 - Principles of Programming II Credit Hours: 4
CSCI 2201 - Digital Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3

A. Core Requirements

Area A: Essential Skills: 10 Credit Hours

ENGL 1101 - Composition I Credit Hours: 3 *
ENGL 1102 - Composition II Credit Hours: 3 *
MATH 1113 - PreCalculus Credit Hours: 4 **

Note:

*A “C” or better grade is required in ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102 .
**Completion of MATH 1111 and MATH 1112 is considered equivalent to completion of MATH 1113

Area B: Institutional Options: 3 Credit Hours

COMM 1110 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3

Area C: Humanities/Fine Art: 6 Semester Hours

ENGL 2111 - World Literature I Credit Hours: 3
or
ENGL 2112 - World Literature II Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3 *

Note:

*Options: ARTH 1000 , MUSC 1000 , PHIL 2000 , OR PHIL 2002

Area D: Science, Math and Technology: 11 Credit Hours

(A science course with a lab is required.)

MATH 2203 - Introduction to Linear Algebra Credit Hours: 3

B. Major Requirements

Area F: Courses Related to the Program of Study: 18 Credit Hours

CSCI 1102 - Computer Science and Information Systems: Credit Hours: 3
CSCI 1301 - Principles of Programming I Credit Hours: 4
CSCI 1302 - Principles of Programming II Credit Hours: 4
MATH 1154 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4
MATH 2253 - Discrete Math Credit Hours: 3

Area G: Major Requirements: 60 Credit Hours

CSCI 2201 - Digital Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3
CSCI 3150 - Data Communications & Networks Credit Hours: 3
CSCI 3331 - C/Unix Credit Hours: 3
CSCI 3351 - Computer Organization/Assembly Language Credit Hours: 3
CSCI 3410 - Data Structures Credit Hours: 3
CSIS 3743 - Web Development Credit Hours: 3
CSCI 4320 - Software Engineering Credit Hours: 3
CSCI 4340 - Principles of Operating Systems Credit Hours: 3
CSCI 4520 - Analysis of Algorithms Credit Hours: 3
CSIS 4720 - Database Systems Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1401 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hours: 3

Restricted Electives (12Hours)

CSCI or CSIS (3000/4000 Level) Credit Hours: 3
CSCI or CSIS (3000/4000 Level) Credit Hours: 3

The other 6 Hrs. must be selected from MATH/STAT/NSEN or Science Courses with Labs from any other majors

Free Electives(15 Hours)

Free elective (3000/4000 Level) Credit Hours: 3
Free elective (3000/4000 Level) Credit Hours: 3
Free electives Credit Hours: 3
Free electives Credit Hours: 3
Free electives Credit Hours: 3

Note:

*Math Education courses are unacceptable to fill out a restricted elective

*At least 6 credit hours of restricted electives must be from CSCI/CSIS (3000/4000 level). The other 6 credit hours must be selected from MATH/STAT/NSEN or Science Courses with labs from other majors.

**At least 6 hours of free electives must be 3000/4000 level.

Credit hours taken to satisfy requirements of a minor program will be counted towards free elective hours in Area G.

Transfer students must earn at least 30 hours with an average grade of “C” (2.00) or better in courses designated as junior and senior courses, including at least 20 hours in the area of major concentration.

Institutional Requirements: 3 Credit Hours

PEDW Activity Class Credits / Units: 1
PEDW Activity Class Credits / Units: 1
FVSU 0100 - Orientation to the University Credit Hours: 1

Computer Science, B.S.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

15 Credit Hours

Spring Semester

15 Credit Hours

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

17 Credit Hours

Spring Semester

16 Credit Hours

Junior Year

Fall Semester

15 Credit Hours

Spring Semester

15 Credit Hours

Senior Year

Fall Semester

15 Credit Hours

Spring Semester

15 Credit Hours

Computer Science Minor (CSCI) Required courses in CSCI:

12 Credit Hours

Required Prerequisites:

A. Core Requirements

Area A: Essential Skills: 10 Credit Hours

Note:

Area B: Institutional Options: 3 Credit Hours

Area C: Humanities/Fine Art: 6 Semester Hours

Note:

Area D: Science, Math and Technology: 11 Credit Hours

One of the following:

One of the following:

Area E: Social Sciences: 12 Credit Hours

One of the following:

B. Major Requirements

Area F: Courses Related to the Program of Study: 18 Credit Hours

Area G: Major Requirements: 60 Credit Hours

Restricted Electives (12Hours)

Free Electives(15 Hours)

Note:

Institutional Requirements: 3 Credit Hours