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1723 COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
The examination tests mathematics skills (arithmetic,
algebra, and trigonometry) which students entering the
computing curriculum are generally expected to have
mastered in their precollege studies. Students who place
lower than Level 3 on the examination must complete
appropriate remedial mathematics courses.
Bachelor of Science in Computer
Science
The degree requires 122 credit hours including the
following:
General-education curriculum (33 cr.)
(All courses are 3 credit hours, unless otherwise designated.)
Fundamental Literacies (13 cr.)
Writing
ENG-W 131 Elementary Composition 1 (with a
grade of C or higher)
Critical Thinking
Select from approved course list, pages 36-37
Oral Communication
SPCH-S 121 Public Speaking
Visual Literacy
Select from approved course list, page 37
Quantitative Reasoning
Satisfied by required mathematics courses
Information Literacy
COAS-Q 110 Introduction to Information
Literacy (1 cr.) (should be taken
with ENG-W 131 Elementary
Composition 1)
Computer Literacy
Satisfied by required computer science courses
Common Core Courses (12 cr.)
Complete one course from each of the following four
areas, as designated in the Schedule of Classes. At least
one of the areas must be completed at the 300-level.
The Natural World
Select from approved course list, page 38
Human Behavior and Social Institutions
Select from approved course list, page 38
Literary and Intellectual Traditions
Select from approved course list, page 38
Art, Aesthetics, and Creativity
Select from approved course list, page 38
Contemporary Social Values (8 cr.)
Students must complete one course from each of the
following three areas, as designated in the Schedule of
Classes.
Non-Western Cultures
Select from approved course list, pages 38-39
Diversity in United States Society
Select from approved course list, pages 39-40
Health and Wellness (2 cr.)
Select from approved course list, page 40
Additional Requirements (89 cr.)
Societal Issues in Computing
INFO-I 202 Social Informatics
World Languages (6 cr.)
Two semesters in a single language, or equivalent
(may be satisfied with language placement test and
credit by examination)
Physical and Life Sciences (14 cr.)
PHYS-P 303 Digital Electronics (4 cr.) (Includes
a required laboratory component)
Select two options from the following:
Biology Option 1
BIOL-L 101 Introduction to Biological Sciences
1 (5 cr.)
Biology Option 2
BIOL-L 102 Introduction to Biological Sciences
2 (5 cr.)
Chemistry Option 1
CHEM-C 105 Principles of Chemistry I
CHEM-C 125 Experimental Chemistry I (2 cr.)
Chemistry Option 2
CHEM-C 106 Principles of Chemistry II
CHEM-C 126 Experimental Chemistry II (2 cr.)
Physics Option 1
PHYS-P 201
Physics Option 2
PHYS-P 202
General Physics 1 (5 cr.)
General Physics 2 (5 cr.)
Physics Option 3
PHYS-P 221 Physics 1 (5 cr.)
Physics Option 4
PHYS-P 222
Physics 2 (5 cr.)
Mathematics (13 cr.)
A grade of C or higher in each course is required.