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1723 COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES<br />

The examination tests mathematics skills (arithmetic,<br />

algebra, <strong>and</strong> trigonometry) which students entering the<br />

computing curriculum are generally expected to have<br />

mastered in their pre<strong>college</strong> studies. Students who place<br />

lower than Level 3 on the examination must complete<br />

appropriate remedial mathematics courses.<br />

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER<br />

SCIENCE<br />

The degree requires 122 credit hours including the<br />

following:<br />

GENERAL-EDUCATION CURRICULUM (33 CR.)<br />

(All courses are 3 credit hours, unless otherwise designated.)<br />

FUNDAMENTAL LITERACIES (13 CR.)<br />

Writing<br />

ENG-W 131 Elementary Composition 1 (with a<br />

grade <strong>of</strong> C or higher)<br />

Critical Thinking<br />

Select from approved course list, pages 36-37<br />

Oral Communication<br />

SPCH-S 121 Public Speaking<br />

Visual Literacy<br />

Select from approved course list, page 37<br />

Quantitative Reasoning<br />

Satisfied by required mathematics courses<br />

Information Literacy<br />

COAS-Q 110 Introduction to Information<br />

Literacy (1 cr.) (should be taken<br />

with ENG-W 131 Elementary<br />

Composition 1)<br />

Computer Literacy<br />

Satisfied by required computer science courses<br />

COMMON CORE COURSES (12 CR.)<br />

Complete one course from each <strong>of</strong> the following four<br />

areas, as designated in the Schedule <strong>of</strong> Classes. At least<br />

one <strong>of</strong> the areas must be completed at the 300-level.<br />

The Natural World<br />

Select from approved course list, page 38<br />

Human Behavior <strong>and</strong> Social Institutions<br />

Select from approved course list, page 38<br />

Literary <strong>and</strong> Intellectual Traditions<br />

Select from approved course list, page 38<br />

Art, Aesthetics, <strong>and</strong> Creativity<br />

Select from approved course list, page 38<br />

CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL VALUES (8 CR.)<br />

Students must complete one course from each <strong>of</strong> the<br />

following three areas, as designated in the Schedule <strong>of</strong><br />

Classes.<br />

Non-Western Cultures<br />

Select from approved course list, pages 38-39<br />

Diversity in United States Society<br />

Select from approved course list, pages 39-40<br />

Health <strong>and</strong> Wellness (2 cr.)<br />

Select from approved course list, page 40<br />

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (89 CR.)<br />

Societal Issues in Computing<br />

INFO-I 202 Social Informatics<br />

World Languages (6 cr.)<br />

Two semesters in a single language, or equivalent<br />

(may be satisfied with language placement test <strong>and</strong><br />

credit by examination)<br />

Physical <strong>and</strong> Life Sciences (14 cr.)<br />

PHYS-P 303 Digital Electronics (4 cr.) (Includes<br />

a required laboratory component)<br />

Select two options from the following:<br />

Biology Option 1<br />

BIOL-L 101 Introduction to Biological Sciences<br />

1 (5 cr.)<br />

Biology Option 2<br />

BIOL-L 102 Introduction to Biological Sciences<br />

2 (5 cr.)<br />

Chemistry Option 1<br />

CHEM-C 105 Principles <strong>of</strong> Chemistry I<br />

CHEM-C 125 Experimental Chemistry I (2 cr.)<br />

Chemistry Option 2<br />

CHEM-C 106 Principles <strong>of</strong> Chemistry II<br />

CHEM-C 126 Experimental Chemistry II (2 cr.)<br />

Physics Option 1<br />

PHYS-P 201<br />

Physics Option 2<br />

PHYS-P 202<br />

General Physics 1 (5 cr.)<br />

General Physics 2 (5 cr.)<br />

Physics Option 3<br />

PHYS-P 221 Physics 1 (5 cr.)<br />

Physics Option 4<br />

PHYS-P 222<br />

Physics 2 (5 cr.)<br />

Mathematics (13 cr.)<br />

A grade <strong>of</strong> C or higher in each course is required.

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