2023-2024 BSC Catalog Updated_UG ONLY_FINAL[82]

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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AC 421
AC 428
AC 495 or AC 499
BA 201
BA 372
EC 202
MA 207
Minor requirements
The following courses are required (5 units):
AC 221
AC 321
AC 322
two units from the following:
AC 324
AC 341
AC 421
AC 428
AC 444
Applied Computer Science
Bachelor of Science
Anthony Winchester
In the workplace of the future, having conceptual awareness of and practical facility with
technology will continue to grow in importance. This program provides graduates with an
understanding not only of the fundamentals of coding and building programs but also an
informed appreciation for how technological change intersects with legal, ethical,
business, scientific, social, and cultural domains, and the background to envision and
champion new applications. Courses consist of foundational concepts within the field of
computer science coupled with an array of special topics where computer science is
applied.
The applied computer science major requires a set of core courses to establish a
foundation of programming skills as well as theoretical and critical study of computer
science. Following this core, students individualize their major by choosing one of four
tracks. The capstone course requires the student to produce a project relative to the track
chosen by the student.
The computer engineering track deepens students’ understanding of electronic circuits
and prepares them to work with embedded systems and the Internet of Things. Students
will take additional math courses as well as specialized applied computer science courses.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024