Computer Science Curriculum Sequence

Suggested Curriculum Sequence

This curriculum guide is a tool for planning. Matriculated students and advisors should consult Degree Works before and after registration for classes each semester to track academic progress.

First Year (Semester One): 15 Credits

COSC 111 - Introduction to Computer Science I 4 credits IM*
ENGL 101 - Composition I 3 credits EC
MATH 241 - Calculus I 4 credits MQ*
XXXX - CT General Education Req. 3 credits CT
ORNS 106 - Freshman Orientation for Majors in the School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences 1 credits

First Year (Semester Two): 15 Credits

ENGL 102 - Composition II 3 credits EC
XXXX - HH General Education Req. 3 credits HH
XXXX - Phys. ED. Activity or FIN 101 1 credit
COSC 112 - Introduction to Computer Science II 4 credits
MATH 242 - Calculus II 4 credits

Second Year (Semester One): 16 Credits

COSC 220 - Data Structures and Algorithms 4 credits
COSC 241 - Computer Systems and Digital Logic 3 credits
XXXX - AH General Education Req. 3 credits AH
XXXX - COSC Group A Elective 3 credits¹

Second Year (Semester Two): 16 Credits

COSC 281 - Discrete Structure 3 credits
XXXX - COSC Group A Elective 3 credits¹
XXXX - COSC Group A Elective 3 credits¹
MATH 312 - Linear Algebra I 3 credits
XXXX - AH General Education Req. 3 credits AH

Third Year (Semester One): 15 Credits

COSC 349 - Computer Networks 3 credits
COSC 351 - Cybersecurity 3 credits
COSC 352 - Organization of Programming Languages 3 credits
XXXX - COSC Group B Elective 3 credits²
XXXX - BP General Education Req. 4 credits (BP)

Third Year Semester Two): 16 Credits

COSC 354 - Operating Systems 3 credits
MATH 331 - Applied Probability and Statistics 3 credits
XXXX - COSC Group B Elective²
XXXX - CI General Education Req. 3 credits CI
XXXX - BP General Education Req. 3 credits no lab req. BP

Fourth Year (Semester One): 15 Credits

COSC 458 - Software Engineering 3 credits
COSC 459 - Database Design 3 credits
COSC 490 - Senior Project 3 credits
XXXX - COSC Group C Elective 3 credits³
XXXX - SB General Education Req. 3 credits SB

Fourth Year (Semester Two): 12 Credits

XXXX - COSC Group C Elective 3 credits
XXXX - COSC Group C Elective 3 credits
XXXX - COSC Group C Elective 3 credits
XXXX - COSC Group D Elective 3 credits
XXXX - SB General Education Req. 3 credits SB

Total Credits: 120

* denotes a department required supporting or major course which may fulfill a general education requirement and must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher

Please see General Education Requirements Distribution Areas for courses that satisfy General Education Requirements where not specified by the department

1 Choose three (3) courses from the following Group A electives: COSC 238 , COSC 239 , COSC 243 , COSC 251 , CLCO 261

2 Choose two (2) courses from the following Group B electives: COSC 320 , COSC 323 , COSC 332 , COSC 338 COSC 383 , COSC 385 , MATH 313 , EEGR 317

3 Choose four (4) courses from the following Group C electives: COSC 470 , COSC 472 , COSC 460 , COSC 480 , COSC 491 , COSC 498 , COSC 499 , CLCO 411 , CLCO 471

4 Choose one (1) course from the following Group D electives: MGBU 326 , INSS 391 , INSS 494 ,EEGR 481 , EEGR 483 , XXXX - 300-400 level COSC course not previously taken