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Dec 03, 2024
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Academic Catalog 2024-2025
Computer Science, B.S.
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Requirements for the Major:
12 computer science courses: seven core + five electives. Plus the capstone project sequence. Additional math and science requirements detailed below.
Five Electives:
Majors take five distinct CSC elective courses numbered 110 or higher. Four of the electives must be at least 300-level, at least one of which is designated as a WAC-R course.
A math elective:
One Math elective chosen in consultation with the advisor. This can be satisfied with any MTH course, any STA course or one of ECO 243, and PSY 200; suggestions are as follows:
A typical first year major program includes
Requirements for Honors in Computer Science
Candidates for honors in computer science must (a) have a minimum overall grade point average of 3.3 and a minimum grade point average in the major of 3.3; (b) earn A- or better for CSC 488 ; and (c) must present their senior project at the Steinmetz Symposium or another public venue chosen in consultation with the department chair.
Course Selection Guidelines
Placement: A score of 4 or 5 on the AP Computer Science “A” exam will count as having satisfied one of the introductory courses (CSC 103 , CSC 104 , CSC 105 , CSC 106 , CSC 107 , CSC 108 ). A score of 4 or 5 on the AP Computer Science Principles exam will count as having satisfied a 100-level elective.
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