Computer Science, B.S.

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Liberal Studies Hours: 42

Click below to view the requirements for the Liberal Studies Program.

Liberal Studies Program Requirements

Major Requirements

The major requires 66 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:

CS 150 - Problem Solving and Programming I Credits: (4)
CS 151 - Problem Solving and Programming II Credits: (4)
CS 260 - Logic for Computer Science Credits: (3)
CS 350 - Introduction to Computer Organization Credits: (3)
CS 351 - Data Structures Credits: (3)
CS 352 - Organization of Programming Languages Credits: (3)
CS 360 - Theory of Computation Credits: (3)
CS 363 - Software Development Credits: (3)
CS 370 - Operating Systems Credits: (3)
CS 463 - Software Engineering Credits: (3)
CS 465 - Computer Networks Credits: (3)
CS 495 - Capstone Credits: (3)
MATH 153 - Calculus I Credits: (4)
MATH 255 - Calculus II Credits: (4)
MATH 310 - Discrete Structures Credits: (3)

Plus

MATH 270 - Statistical Methods I Credits: (3)
or
MATH 370 - Probability and Statistics I Credits: (3)

Complete the Liberal Studies Science Requriement

And complete 8 hours selected from one of the following groups:

BIOL 140 - Principles of Biology I Credits: (4)
and
BIOL 141 - Principles of Biology II Credits: (4)
or
CHEM 132 - Introductory Chemistry Credits: (4)
and
CHEM 140 - Advanced General Chemistry Credits: (4)
or
GEOL 150 - Methods in Geology Credits: (4)
and
GEOL 155 - Historical Geology Credits: (4)
or
PHYS 130 - Introductory Physics I Credits: (4)
and
PHYS 131 - Introductory Physics II Credits: (4)
or
PHYS 230 - General Physics I Credits: (4)
and
PHYS 231 - General Physics II Credits: (3-4)

Additional Requirements

Six additional hours of courses selected from CS courses numbered above 250 (excluding CS 320) that are not required or:

ECET 331 - Digital Integrated Circuits Credits: (4)
ECET 332 - Microcontrollers Credits: (4)
ECET 431 - Microprocessor Interfacing Credits: (4)
or
MATH 441 - Introduction to Numerical Analysis Credits: (3)
or
TEL 345 - Introduction to Local Area Networks Credits: (4)
(including at least 3 hours of courses at the 400 level)

Electives

Twelve additional hours of general electives complete the program of study. 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)

CS 150 - Problem Solving and Programming I Credits: (4)
ENGL 101 - Composition I Credits: (3)
MATH 153 - Calculus I Credits: (4)

Spring Semester (Hours 17)

CMHC 201 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credits: (3)
CS 151 - Problem Solving and Programming II Credits: (4)
CS 260 - Logic for Computer Science Credits: (3)
ENGL 102 - Composition II Credits: (3)
MATH 255 - Calculus II Credits: (4)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)

CS 352 - Organization of Programming Languages Credits: (3)
CS 363 - Software Development Credits: (3)
HEAL 123 - Health and Wellness Credits: (3)
or
HSCC 101 - Nutrition, Fitness, and Wellness Credits: (3)
MATH 270 - Statistical Methods I Credits: (3)
or
MATH 370 - Probability and Statistics I Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 16)

P3 History Credits: (3)
Additional Science for Program Credits: (4)

CS 351 - Data Structures Credits: (3)
CS 360 - Theory of Computation Credits: (3)
MATH 310 - Discrete Structures Credits: (3)

Junior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 16)

CS Elective (General) Credits: (3)
C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
Additional Science for Program Credits: (4)
General Elective Credits: (3)

CS 250 - Introduction to Computer Systems Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
P6 World Culture Credits: (3)
General Elective Credits: (3)

CS 370 - Operating Systems Credits: (3)
CS 463 - Software Engineering 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 15)

P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
General Elective Credits: (3)

CS 465 - Computer Networks Credits: (3)
CS 495 - Capstone Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 12)

CS Elective (General) Credits: (3)
P1-P6 Jr-Sr Perspective Credits: (3)
General Elective Credits: (3)
P1 Social Science Credits: (3)

Total Hours for Degree: 120

Additional Information

This sequence requires that students begin in Calculus I.
Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved instituition.