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C O M P U T E R S C I E N C E
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Computer Science (CSC)
Chair Stan J. Thomas
Reynolds Professor Robert J. Plemmons
Reynolds Professor of Computational Biophysics Jacquelyn S. Fetrow
Associate Professors Jennifer J. Burg, Daniel A. Cañas, David J. John, Stan J. Thomas, Todd C. Torgersen
Assistant Professors Errin W. Fulp, V. Paúl Pauca, William H. Turkett Jr.
Lecturer in Digital Media Yue-Ling Wong
Lecturer Brian A. Kell
Adjunct Assistant Professor Timothy E. Miller
Adjunct Instructor John Allen
A major in computer science requires thirty-seven hours in computer science and four courses
in mathematics. The courses in computer science must include 111, 112, 211, 221, 222, 231, and
241. The required courses in mathematics are 111, 112, 117, and 121 or 302. Either MTH 256
or 357 is also recommended for students considering graduate work in computer science. All
students anticipating a major in computer science are encouraged to take CSC 111 and the appropriate
mathematics courses during their first year of college. Potential majors should consult
a major adviser in the department for assistance in planning an appropriate course of study.
A minor in computer science requires four computer science courses of at least three hours
each and numbered higher than 101; MTH 117; and an additional three hours in mathematics
other than MTH 105.
A minimum grade point average of 2.0 in courses that comprise a major or minor in the
department is required for graduation.
Students with a special interest in multimedia development may wish to consider a program
of study that combines computer science and digital art. Advisers in either the computer science
or the art department can provide further information on coordinating a computer science
major with an art minor, or vice versa.
Highly qualified majors are invited by the department to apply for admission to the honors
program. To be graduated with the designation “Honors in Computer Science,” students must
satisfactorily complete a senior research paper and have a minimum grade point average of
3.5 in the major and 3.0 in all college course work. For additional information, members of the
departmental faculty should be consulted.
Students who are enrolled at Wake Forest University may not take courses in computer science
at other institutions to satisfy divisional requirements.
101. Overview of Computer Science. (4h) Lecture and laboratory. Introduction to the organization
and use of computers. Topics include computer architecture, systems, theory, logic,
programming, the Internet, multimedia, and ethical, legal, and social issues. Does not count
toward the computer science major or minor. Lab—two hours.
111. Introduction to Computer Science. (4h) Lecture and laboratory. Rigorous introduction to the
process of algorithmic problem solving and programming in a modern programming language.
Recommended as the first course for students considering a major or minor in computer science.
Lab—two hours. P—Non-declared majors/minors only or POI.