Computer and Information Science (B.S.)

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Major Courses

CPS 105 - Introduction to Linux Credit Hours: 1
CPS 201 - Coding I Credit Hours: 4 *^
CPS 202 - Coding II Credit Hours: 4
CPS 203 - Web Design and Development Credit Hours: 3
CPS 301 - Data Structures and Algorithms Credit Hours: 3 *
CPS 303 - Data Management Credit Hours: 3 *
CPS 307 - Mobile Application Programming Credit Hours: 2 *
CPS 312 - Collaborative IT Project Credit Hours: 1 (repeat 3 times)
CPS 314 - Operating Systems and Cloud Computing Credit Hours: 2 *
CPS 315 - Web Services, API, Data Services Credit Hours: 3 *
CPS 318 - Introduction to Data Science Credit Hours: 3
CPS 403 - Information Assurance and Security Credit Hours: 3 *
CPS 404 - IT Service Management Credit Hours: 3 *
CPS 429 - Systems Analysis and Design I Credit Hours: 3 *
CPS 431 - Systems Analysis and Design II Credit Hours: 3 *
MAT 351 - Statistics Credit Hours: 3 (see General Education below) *π
MGT 411 - Project Management Credit Hours: 3

Computer and Information Science Major Credit Hours 50

General Education

Community of Learners Core Courses

COR 100 - Life In Community Credit Hours: 2 +
COR 200 - Christ, Culture, and Diversity Credit Hours: 2 +
COR 374 - Preparing for Cross Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 1 +
COR 375 - Cross Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3 +
COR 300 - Christian Faith and Community Credit Hours: 2
COR 400 - Christian Life and Vocation Credit Hours: 2

Biblical Studies Courses

BIB 217 - Survey of the Old Testament Credit Hours: 3 +
BIB 218 - Survey of the New Testament Credit Hours: 3 +

Liberal Arts Skills Courses

ENG 104 - College Writing Credit Hours: 3 ^*
ENG 304 - Writing and Research Credit Hours: 3 ^*#
HPR 101 - Personal Fitness and Wellness Credit Hours: 2
Speech See General Education Section for approved courses Credit Hours: 2 ^

Liberal Arts Pathways Courses

Art Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 2 Credit Hours
History Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Literature Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Mathematics Pathway - MAT 351 - Statistics (see Major courses)
Music Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 2 Credit Hours
Philosophy Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Science with Lab Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 4 Credit Hours
Social Science Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours

General Education Credit Hours 48

Elective Credit Hours 22

B.S. in Computer and Information Science Total Credit Hours 120

Symbol Key

^ Grade of “C” or better required.
* This course has a prerequisite.
# Possible waiver by exam.
+ Possible waiver with a specified number of transfer credits upon first-time admission.
π A major course that meets a General Education requirement.

Computer and Information Science Learning Outcomes

Students in the computer and information science major will apply major computing concepts as they analyze and develop solutions in the laboratory setting. Students will demonstrate understanding of major computer science concepts and programming languages through the perspective of theory, abstraction, design, and social context. Computer and information science majors will be prepared to enter the information technology business and industry with demonstrated skills in areas of software and applications development, networking, and systems analysis.

Recommended Courses for Graduate School

The following additional courses are recommended for students planning to pursue a graduate degree.

MAT 201 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4
MAT 202 - Calculus II Credit Hours: 4
MAT 321 - Abstract Algebra I Credit Hours: 3
MAT 352 - Linear Algebra Credit Hours: 3
PHY 211 - Modern University Physics I Credit Hours: 4
PHY 212 - Modern University Physics II Credit Hours: 4

Recommended Complementary Minors

Students majoring in computer and information science are strongly encouraged to minor in business if pursuing employment in industry upon graduation. Students planning to attend graduate school are encouraged to minor in mathematics.

Program Oversight

The computer and information science major is overseen by the School of Engineering. Courses with the CPS, EGR, and MAT numbers are administered by this school. Questions about the major should be directed to the school dean.