2023-2024 BSC Catalog Updated_UG ONLY_FINAL[82]

56 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
The software engineering track develops students’ programming and software design
skills. Additional math courses are required to enhance problem solving abilities and
theoretical knowledge. The curriculum enhances software design, implementation, and
testing skills.
The creative media manipulation track encourages the application of computer science
foundations to the arts. Students will take a variety of arts courses in order to build a
better understanding of space, movement, film, and design.
The industry track provides the foundations of computer science and allows room to
apply the major to another field. If this track is selected, it is highly recommended that
students choose a minor that will apply the concepts learned in the applied computer
science program.
The data science minor intertwines statistics, programming, data analytics, and
presentation skills into one program enabling students to critically analyze quantitative
and qualitative data within various fields. As part of the minor, an internship or research
project will be required, further extending the skills learned in required coursework.
Upon completion of the applied computer science major, a student will be able to
• organize and manipulate data
• write code for computational problems
• optimize alternative computational approaches for enhancing the creation and
presentation of raw material
Major Requirements
Computer Engineering Track
The following courses are required (15 units):
CAC 180 or CAC 181
CAC 190
CAC 210
CAC 220
CAC 240
CAC 310
CAC 320
CAC 420
CAC 430
CAC 470
MA 231
MA 232
MA 317
PH 121
PH 122
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024