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ARCHIVED 2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Science, B.S.


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Major Requirements


The major requires 72 hours. Only grades of C (2.0) or higher in required computer science courses will satisfy requirements for the major. The following courses are required:

Complete 12 hours selected from the following groups:


Eight hours to be selected from one group and the remaining four hours from another group in a different science.

Additional Requirements


Six additional hours of courses selected from CS courses numbered above 250 (excluding CS 301, CS 320, and CS 340) that are not required or from the courses listed below.  (Three hours of the CS elective courses have to be at the 400 level.)

Liberal Studies and Electives


Students must complete all liberal studies requirements and general electives as needed to reach the total of 120 hours. At least 32 hours taken at WCU must be at the junior-senior level to meet one of the general university degree requirements.

Curriculum Guide


This sequence requires that students begin in Calculus I.

Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution.

Freshman Year


If a student is not beginning in Calculus I, see the department for a revised course sequence.

Fall Semester (Hours 14)


  • 190 Series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
  • JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)

Spring Semester (Hours 14)


  • HEAL or HSCC 123/101 Wellness Credits:  (3)

Sophomore Year


Spring Semester (Hours 16)


  • P1 Social Science Credits: (3)
  • P3 History Credits: (3)
  • Science Credits: (4)

Junior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 16)


  • P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
  • Science Credits: (4)

Spring Semester (Hours 16)


  • Science Credits: (4)
  • P6 World Culture Credits: (3)

Graduation Fee


After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 14)


  • CS Elective Credits: (3)
  • P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (6)

Spring Semester (Hours 14)


  • CS Elective Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (9)

Total Hours for Degree: 120


Additional Information

1.    This sequence requires that students begin in Calculus I.

2.    Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution.

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