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BS Checksheet

Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements

These are the BS requirements for students entering the CS program on or after the Fall 2004 semester. Before taking Computer Science courses, students must first complete both Engl 100 or 101 AND Math 111 (or the equivalent) with a grade of C or better in each course.

Computer Science Core Courses

CS 210	Introduction to Computer Science	3 cr. hrs.
CS 211	Problem Solving and Program Design in C	4 cr. hrs.
CS 300	Data Structures and Algorithms I	4 cr. hrs.
CS 312	Assembly Language and Systems Programming	3 cr. hrs.
CS 321	Discrete Structures I	3 cr. hrs.
CS 322	Discrete Structures II	3 cr. hrs.
CS 410	Programming Paradigms	3 cr. hrs.
CS 411	Object-Oriented Programming	3 cr. hrs.
CS 510	Programming Language Concepts	3 cr. hrs.
CS 540	Operating Systems	3 cr. hrs.
CS 560	Data Structures and Algorithms II	3 cr. hrs.

Advanced Major Coursework

Choose 15 credit hours from either three or four categories listed below. Each of these is a 3 credit hour course. More options may be available from the Computer Science Department. See your advisor.

Only one of the following courses at the 400-level may be counted in this portion of the major.

Artificial Intelligence

CS 771	Artificial Intelligence
CS 776	Expert Systems

Theoretical Computer Science

CS 720	Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science
Math 530	Applied Combinatorics
Math 690	Introduction to Mathematical Logic
Math 657	Optimization Theory

Symbolic and Numeric Computation

CS 501	Numerical Programming
CS 697U	Advanced Numerical Programming

Computer Hardware

ECE 639	Microcontrollers
ECE 736	Data Communication Networks
ECE 738	Embedded Systems Programming
ECE 764	Routing and Switching I
ECE 765	Routing and Switching II

Software Engineering

CS 680	Software Engineering
CS 697A	Human-Computer Interaction
CS 697I	Object-Oriented Systems
CS 697V	Object-Oriented Programming using Modula-3
CS 697W	High-Integrity Embedded System Software

Computer Systems

CS 444	Introduction to Unix
CS 612	Systems Programming
CS 615	Compiler Construction
CS 644	Advanced Unix
CS 742	Computer Communication Networks
ECE 666	Computer Forensics
ECE 777D	Introduction to Information Security

Information Systems

CS 465	Fundamentals of the Oracle Development Environment
CS 497P	Advanced Oracle
CS 655	Information Access on the Internet
CS 665	Introduction to Database Systems
CS 684	Application Systems Analysis

Additional Required Courses

Math 242	Calculus I
Math 243	Calculus II
Stat 460	Elementary Probability and Mathematical Statistics
Phil 354	Ethics and Computers
ECE 194	Introduction to Digital Design

BS Example Schedule

Bachelor of Science Example Schedule

Before taking Computer Science courses, students must first complete both Engl 100 or 101 AND Math 111 (or the equivalent) with a grade of C or better in each course.

Engl 101, Engl 102, Comm 111, and Math 111 must be completed within the first 48 hours of coursework.

Freshman (Fewer than 30 credit hours earned)

First semester

Engl 101	College English I	3 cr. hrs.
Comm 111	Public Speaking	3 cr. hrs.
Math 242	Calculus I	5 cr. hrs.

Humanities Introductory Course (Phil 125 Logic recommended)	3 cr. hrs.
Elective	1 cr. hr.

total, freshman, first semester	15 cr. hrs.

Second semester

CS 210	Introduction to Computer Science	3 cr. hrs.
CS 211	Problem Solving and Programming in C	4 cr. hrs.
Engl 102	College English II	5 cr. hrs.
Math 243	Calculus II	5 cr. hrs.

Elective	1 cr. hr.

total, freshman, second semester	16 cr. hrs.

Sophomore (30-59 credit hours earned)

First semester

CS 300	Data Structures and Algorithms I	4 cr. hrs.
CS 321	Discrete Structures I	3 cr. hrs.
ECE 194	Introduction to Digital Design	4 cr. hrs.

Social and Behavioral Science Introductory Course	3 cr. hrs.
Elective	2 cr. hrs.

total, sophomore, first semester	16 cr. hrs.

Second semester

CS 312	Assembly Language and Systems Programming	3 cr. hrs.
CS 322	Discrete Structures II	3 cr. hrs.
CS 411	Object-Oriented Programming	3 cr. hrs.

Hum./Fine Arts Further Studies or Iss. & Persp. Course (Phil 354)	3 cr. hrs.
Elective	3 cr. hrs.

total, sophomore, second semester	15 cr. hrs.

Junior (60-89 credit hours earned)

First semester

CS 410	Programming Paradigms	3 cr. hrs.
Stat 460	Elementary Probability and Mathematical Statistics	3 cr. hrs.

First Natural Science Course	4-5 cr. hrs.
Fine Arts Introductory Course	3 cr. hrs.
American Government Course: Hist 131 or 132 or Pol Sci 121	3 cr. hrs.

total, junior, first semester	16-17 cr. hrs.

Second semester

CS 510	Programming Language Concepts	3 cr. hrs.
CS 560	Data Structures and Algorithms II	3 cr. hrs.

CS Advanced Elective	3 cr. hrs.
Second Natural Science Course	4-5 cr. hrs.
Humanities Introductory Course (Literature)	3 cr. hr.

total, junior, second semester	16-17 cr. hrs.

Senior (90 credit hours earned)

First semester

CS Advanced Elective	3 cr. hrs.
CS Advanced Elective	3 cr. hrs.
Third Natural Science Course	3-5 cr. hrs.
Elective	3 cr. hrs.
* Soc. and Beh. Sci. Intro. Course or Elective (see note below)	3 cr. hr.

total, senior, first semester	15-17 cr. hrs.

Second semester

CS 540

Operating Systems

3 cr. hrs.

CS Advanced Elective	3 cr. hrs.
CS Advanced Elective	3 cr. hrs.
Social and Behavioral Science Further Studies or Iss. & Persp. Course	3 cr. hrs.
Elective	3 cr. hrs.

total, senior, second semester	15 cr. hrs.

* Choice depends on American Government selection
If Hist 131 or 132 is taken to fulfill the American Government requirement, this choice needs to be a Social and Behavioral Science course.
If Pol Sci 121 is taken to fulfill the American Government requirement, this choice can be an elective course.

Courses must be chosen carefully to meet all requirements for the major, the college, and the university. Students majoring in computer science are strongly urged to visit an advisor from the computer science department when completing a tentative schedule.

BS General Education Requirements

General Education Requirements for BS Degree

Basic Skills

Engl. 100 English Composition or Engl. 101 College English I
Engl. 102 College English II
Comm. 111 Public Speaking

Fine Arts Introductory Course (one of the following)

Art H. 121G Survey of Western Art: Ancient
Art H. 122G Survey of Western Art: Renaissance and Baroque
Art H. 124 Survey of Western Art: Modern
Mus C. 160G The Heritage of Western Music
Mus C. 162G World Music
Dance 140 Art of the Dance
Thea. 143G The Art of the Theatre

English or Foreign Language Literature (one of the following)

Engl. 220G The Literary Heritage: English Masterpieces
Engl. 230G Exploring Literature
Engl. 232G Themes in American Literature

Philosophy Introductory Course
(Phil. 125Q Introductory Logic is recommended)

Phil. 354 Ethics and Computers
Introductory Course in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Further Studies Course in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Introductory Course in Social and Behavioral Sciences (second area)
(This course necessary only if you choose the history option in Amer. Govt.)

American Government Requirement

Pol. S. 121Q American Politics or
Hist. 131Q Colonial Period to 1865 or Hist. 132Q 1865 to the present

Science (choose one of the options below)

Option 1: Non-Calculus-based Physics
Phys. 213Q General College Physics I
Phys. 214Q General College Physics II
Anthr. 101Q Biological Anthropology or Biol. 210 General Biology I

Option 2: Calculus-based Physics
Phys. 313Q University Physics I
Phys. 314Q University Physics II
Phys. 315Q University Physics Lab I
Phys. 316Q University Physics Lab II
Anthr. 101Q Biological Anthropology or Biol. 210 General Biology I

Option 3
Biol. 210 General Biology I
Biol. 211 General Biology II
Any one of the following:
Chem. 111Q General Chemistry
Geol. 111Q General Geology
Phys. 213Q General College Physics I
Phys. 313Q University Physics I

Option 4
Chem. 111Q General Chemistry
Chem. 112Q General and Inorganic Chemistry
Anthr. 101Q Biological Anthropology or Biol. 210 General Biology I

Option 5
Geol. 111Q General Geology
Geol. 312 Historical Geology
Anthr. 101Q Biological Anthropology or Biol. 210 General Biology I
One additional course from any option above

NOTE: Before fall 2002, Biol 210 was Biol 204 and Biol 211 was Biol 203.

For additional information or to make an appointment with a CS advisor

Phone: (316) 978-3156
Fax: (316) 978-3984
Email: knauff@cs.wichita.edu