Computer Science B.S.

Program Features

57 credits

Required courses:

CPSC 130	GN: Introduction to Computer Programming I	3 credits
CPSC 131	Introduction to Computer Programming II	3 credits
CPSC 141	Introduction to Computer Organization	3 credits
CPSC 230	Programming Principles and Practice	3 credits
CPSC 232	Introduction to Assembler Programming	3 credits
CPSC 250	Data Structures and Algorithms	3 credits
CPSC 321	Issues in the Practice of Computer Science	3 credits
CPSC 330	Programming Languages	4 credits
CPSC 340	Operating System Concept and Design	4 credits
CPSC 430/CPSC 530	Software Engineering	3 credits
CPSC 486	Field Experience and Internship in Computer Science	Semester Hours Arranged

12 credits of Computer Science electives numbered 220 and above.

Mathematics Co-requisite courses:

MATH 140	GN: Calculus I	4 credits
MATH 141	GN: Calculus II	4 credits
MATH 220	Discrete Mathematical Structures	3 credits
MATH 311	Statistics I	3 credits
MATH 320	Linear Algebra	3 credits

Distributive Co-requisite courses:

ENGL 203	GN: Advanced Composition	3 credits
CMST 111	GN: Introduction to Communication	3 credits

and one year of science courses that include laboratories:

BIOL 114	GN: Introductory Biology I	4 credits
BIOL 115	Introductory Biology II	4 credits
OR
CHEM 121	GN: General Chemistry I	3 credits
CHEM 123	GN: General Chemistry I Laboratory	1 credit
CHEM 124	GE: General Chemistry II	3 credits
CHEM 126	GE: General Chemistry II Laboratory	1 credit
OR
PHYS 161	GN: Physics I	4 credits
PHYS 162	Physics II	4 credits
	PHYS 240 may be substituted for PHYS 162	4 credits

Additional Requirements:

1. Must have a total of 30 credits in Math and Science. The following ESU courses count toward this requirement: Math (courses numbered 140 or higher), Biology (all), Chemistry (106 or higher), and Physics (106 or higher).  Courses transferred in (numbered x99) count only if approved by the department.
2. All CPSC and MATH courses used to meet the requirements in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
3. In a programming intensive course, each student will be given a variety of assignments where he or she must create extensive, original and executable computer programs. The instructor will rigorously review each student’s source code to determine its correctness, efficiency, originality, and adherence to documentation and style guidelines.
4. Students who have an interest in one of the following areas are strongly advised to include the listed courses in their program of studies:

Scientific Computing –

CHEM 121	GN: General Chemistry I	3 credits
CHEM 123	GN: General Chemistry I Laboratory	1 credit
CHEM 124	GE: General Chemistry II	3 credits
CHEM 126	GE: General Chemistry II Laboratory	1 credit
PHYS 161	GN: Physics I	4 credits
PHYS 162	Physics II	4 credits

Business and Economics –

ECON 111	GN: Principles of Macroeconomics	3 credits
ECON 112	GN: Principles of Microeconomics	3 credits

and Accounting courses.

Graduate Studies –

MATH 421

Abstract Algebra

3 credits

Entrance Requirements:

New Students

1. For entrance into the Computer Science major, a new student is required to have a Math SAT score of 550 or higher.
2. A new student who has a Math SAT score lower than 550 may enter as a Pre-Computer Science major. This student must then complete CPSC 130, CPSC 131, CPSC 141 and MATH 140 with a “C” grade or higher to enter the Computer Science major.

Transfer Students

1. If a transfer student has completed the equivalent of CPSC 130, CPSC 131, CPSC 141 and MATH 140 with a “C” grade or better, or if a transfer student has a Math SAT score of 550 or higher, then the student may enter the Computer Science major.
2. A transfer student who does not meet either of these requirements may enter as a Pre-Computer Science major. This student must then complete CPSC 130, CPSC 131, CPSC 141 and MATH 140 with a “C” grade or higher to enter the Computer Science major.

4 Year Curriculum Program Plan

(Subject to change by the university without notice)

Freshman Year

Fall

CPSC 130	GN: Introduction to Computer Programming I	3 credits
MATH 140	GN: Calculus I	4 credits
ENGL 103	English Composition	3 credits
FYE 100	University Studies	3 credits
GenEd ____	General Education Elective	3 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	16

Spring

CPSC 131	Introduction to Computer Programming II	3 credits
CPSC 141	Introduction to Computer Organization	3 credits
MATH 141	GN: Calculus II	4 credits
CMST 111	GN: Introduction to Communication	3 credits
HPLW 105	Health Promotion and Lifetime Wellness	3 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	16

Sophomore Year

Fall

CPSC 230	Programming Principles and Practice	3 credits
CPSC 232	Introduction to Assembler Programming	3 credits
MATH 220	Discrete Mathematical Structures	3 credits
XXXX ____	Science Sequence	4 credits
GenEd ____	General Education Elective	3 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	16

Spring

CPSC 250	Data Structures and Algorithms	3 credits
MATH 311	Statistics I	3 credits
ENGL 203	GN: Advanced Composition	3 credits
XXXX ____	Science Sequence	4 credits
GenEd ____	General Education Elective	3 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	16

Junior Year

Fall

CPSC 330	Programming Languages	4 credits
CPSC 340	Operating System Concept and Design	4 credits
MATH 320	Linear Algebra	3 credits
GenEd ____	General Education Elective	3 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	14

Spring

CPSC 321	Issues in the Practice of Computer Science	3 credits
CPSC XXX	Computer Science Elective	3 credits
CPSC XXX	Computer Science Elective	3 credits
GenEd ____	General Education Elective	3 credits
GenEd ____	General Education Elective	3 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	15

Senior Year

Fall

CPSC 430/CPSC 530	Software Engineering	3 credits
CPSC XXX	Computer Science Elective	3 credits
GenEd ____	General Education Elective	3 credits
XXXX ___	Elective	3 credits
XXXX ___	Elective	3 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	15

Spring

CPSC 486	Field Experience and Internship in Computer Science	Semester Hours Arranged
CPSC XXX	Computer Science Elective	3 credits
XXXX ___	Elective	3 credits
XXXX ___	Elective	3 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	12

Total Credit Hours: 120

For more information, contact the department at 570-422-3666 or visit www.esu.edu/cpsc.