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Department of Physics, Computer Science and Engineering

Academic Program :: BS in Computer Foundations

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER FOUNDATIONS
Degree Description [Adobe Acrobat] pdf
  • Courses in Applied Physics (Self Advising)
  • Courses in Computer and Information Science (Self Advising)
  • This program is designed to prepare students in the foundations of computer hardware and software. Students in this program can choose to major in Applied Physics or Computer Science.
    • Major in Applied Physics

      Support Courses in Applied Physics:
      1) ENGR 121;
      2) MATH 250, 320.

      Major Courses in Applied Physics:
      1) ENGR 211/211L;
      2) PHYS 303, 351, 401, 404;
      3) CPEN 371W;
      4) Three major electives from CPEN 315/315L, 371W, 422; ENGR 212/212L, 303, PHYS 352, 402, 406, 421, 431, and either 441 or MATH 440.

      See department guideposts for suggested focus areas.

      Capstone Course: CPEN href="/academics/courses/description/cpen499W.html">CPEN 499W.

    • Minor in Applied Physics

      A minor in applied physics requires satisfactory completion of PHYS 201-202-303, 351 and at least 12 additional credits in physics or engineering courses at 300 level or higher. Persons who are majoring in biology, computer engineering, computer science, and mathematics are especially suited for such a minor program.

    • Major in Computer Science

      Support Courses in Computer Science:
      1) ENGR 213;
      2) MATH 125.

      Major Courses in Computer Science:
      1) CPSC 260, 270, 330, 410, 420;
      2) Three major electives from CPEN 499; CPEN 414; CPSC 425, 426, 440, 450, 460, 470, 471, 480, 495, 502 (with advisor's permission); MATH 380, 480; PHYS 421, 441, with courses numbered 495 and above used no more than twice.

    • Minor in Computer Science

      The minor in computer science requires a minimum of 23 credits in computer science, including: CPSC 125, 150/150L-250/250L, 270, and nine additional credits in computer science at the upper (300-400) level. The following courses are suggested for a minor concentration in specific application areas: (1) Business application: CPSC 335, 350, 440; (2) Natural science applications: CPEN 214, CPEN 315/315L or CPSC 330, 420; (3) Mathematics application: CPSC 350, 420, 470. Computer Engineering majors desiring a minor in computer science must select from options 1 or 3.

     

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