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Applied Computer Science

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The Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science prepares students for careers in computer programming, systems analysis and related fields. The program content prepares students to cope effectively with problems they may encounter in public or private business endeavors and other applied areas. The objectives apply not only to the development of competency in the particular skills of computer applications, but also to the study of quantitative relationships and the attainment of skills in reasoning and logical analysis. Studies in applied computing can lead to a professional career as a programmer or as a systems analyst or to other careers where a knowledge of computers is required.

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science

Total Credit Hours of College - Level Courses Required for Graduation:129

General Requirements:

ENGL
111, 112
English Composition I and II
6
ENGL
211, 212
Literature and Advanced Writing I and II
6
MATH
116
Finite Math
3
MATH
215
Calculus for Business, Social and Life Sciences
3
 
 
Fine Arts Elective
3
 
 
Foreign Language I and II
6
 
 
Natural Science with Lab Electives
8
 
 
P.E., Health, Speech, or Natural Science
2
 
 
Philosophy Elective
3
 
 
Social Science Electives
6
Total
47

Department Core Requirements:

APCT
104, 105
Introduction to Computers w/ Applications Lecture & Lab
3
APCT
110, 111
Algorithms with BASIC Lecture & Lab
3
APCT
231, 233
Computer Science I and II
 
232, 234
Lecture & Lab
8
Total
14

Program Core Requirements:

BSOA
104
Introduction to Business
3
FINA
220
Business Statistics
3
CISS
402
Management Information Systems
3
CISS
403, 410
File Management Techniques Lecture & Lab
4
CISS
405
Introduction to Telecommunications
3
APCT
385
Systems Analysis and Design
3
APCT
406, 408
Database Management Systems Lecture & Lab
4
Total
23

Other requirements:

 
 
General Electives
9
 
 
Math/Science Electives
6
FINA
223
Quantitative Business Technique
3
MBAA
201
Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
3
MBAA
202
Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting
3
CSTC
184
Applied Operating Systems
3
CSCI
325
Organization of Programming Languages
3
CSCI
434
Data Structures
3
 
 
* Computer Science Electives
12
Total
45

* To be selected with advisor's consent