Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Louisiana Christian University
Key Information
Campus location
Pineville, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
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Introduction
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science provides a scientific foundation for learning, discovery, and innovation in computer programming and technology. These opportunities support an understanding of the principles and theories of the computing sciences to equip graduates for leadership roles in their careers or as they enter graduate school. Grounded in a liberal arts foundation, the Computer Science major is designed to build ethical, service-oriented professionals with a broad understanding of computing. The Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics will seek ABET certification for the BS in Computer Science degree.
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Curriculum
Central Curriculum Requirements
- CC 100 College Connection I 0.5 hr
- CC 102 College Connection II 0.5 hr
- CA 150 Modern Communication 3 hrs
- EN 101 Composition I 3 hrs
- EN 102 Composition II 3 hrs
- EN 200 Literary Perspectives: Survey of British Literature 3 hrs or
- EN 201 Literary Perspectives: Survey of American Literature 3 hrs
- HI 104 Western Heritage 3 hrs
- HI 105 American Heritage 3 hrs
- CJ/HI/PS 225 American Government and Politics 3 hrs
- HP 100 Personal Fitness 1 hr
- Health and Physical Education Activity (Choose any one HP course numbered 101-120, HP 195, or HP 196) 1 hr
- FR 101 Elementary French I 3 hrs or
- SP 101 Elementary Spanish I 3 hrs
- RL 105 Survey of the Bible 3 hrs
- RL 106 Interpreting the Bible 3 hrs
- RL 305 Christian Worldview 3 hrs
- Spiritual and Cultural Enrichment CR (Every semester of full-time registration)
Fine Arts
(Choose one of the following)
- AR 200 Art Appreciation 3 hrs
- CM 250 Cinema Appreciation 3 hrs
- MU 200 Music Appreciation 3 hrs
- TH 200 Theatre Appreciation 3 hrs
Total: 3 hrs
Social Science
(Choose one of the following)
- EC 221 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 hrs
- GE 201 World Geography 3 hrs
- PS 200 Introduction to Social Science: Political Science 3 hrs
- PY 220 Introduction to Psychology 3 hrs
- Social Problems (CJ 223/PY 223/SW 223) 3 hrs
Total: 3 hrs
Natural Sciences Lecture and Lab
Must choose ES 103 for either the 3-hour Natural Sciences lecture requirement or with ES 104 lab to satisfy the 4-hour Natural Sciences lecture and lab requirement. If using ES 103 for the 3-hour Natural Sciences lecture requirement, choose one of the following related lecture and lab courses.
- BI 101 Introduction to Biology 3 hrs
- BI 102 Introduction to Biology Lab 1 hr
- CH 131 Chemical Principles for Allied Health / Nursing 3 hrs
- CH 132 Chemical Principles for Allied Health / Nursing Lab 1 hr
- ES 103 Introduction to Earth Science 3 hrs
- ES 104 Introduction to Earth Science Lab 1 hr
- ES 205 Introduction to Astronomy 3 hrs
- ES 206 Astronomy Lab 1 hr
- ES 220 Introduction to Meteorology 3 hrs
Total: 4 hrs
Natural Sciences Lecture
Must choose ES 103 for either the 3-hour Natural Sciences lecture requirement or with ES 104 lab to satisfy the 4-hour Natural Sciences lecture and lab requirement. If using ES 103 and ES 104 for the 4-hour lecture and lab requirement, choose one of the following courses.
- BI 101 Introduction to Biology 3 hrs
- CH 131 Chemical Principles for Allied Health / Nursing 3 hrs
- ES 205 Introduction to Astronomy 3 hrs
- ES 220 Introduction to Meteorology 3 hrs
Total: 3 hrs
Total: 49 hrs
Required Math Minor
- MA 218 Calculus I 3 hrs
- MA 230 Introduction to Logic 3 hrs
- MA 318 Calculus II 3 hrs
- MA 322 Calculus III 3 hrs
- MA 341 Probability and Statistics 3 hrs
Math Minor Elective
(Choose one course from the following)
- MA 328 Modern Algebra 3 hrs
- MA 442 Differential Equations 3 hrs
- MA 480 Numerical Analysis 3 hrs
Total: 18 hrs
Required Computer Science Courses
- CS 200 Introduction to Programming 3 hrs
- CS 250 Structured Programming 3 hrs
- CS 251 Structured Programming Lab 1 hr
- CS 341 Java I with Elementary Data Structures 3 hrs
- CS 342 Java I with Elementary Data Structures Lab 1 hr
- CS 345 Database Management Systems 3 hrs
- CS 350 Data Structures 3 hrs
- CS 351 Data Structures 1 hr
- CS 390 Computer Security 3 hrs
- CS 400 Software Engineering 3 hrs
- CS 405 Computer Architecture 3 hrs
- CS 410 Operating Systems 3 hrs
- CS 415 Algorithms 3 hrs
- CS 450 Senior Project 3 hrs
- CS 452 Applied Networking 3 hrs
- CS 465 Ethics in Computer Science 3 hrs
Computer Science Elective
(Choose one of the following)
- IN 300 Internship 1-3 hrs
- CS 445 Internship in Computer Science 1-3 hrs. Students must petition for admission in the semester prior to the desired semester of internship.
- CS 454 Computer Science Seminar 3 hrs
Total: 45 hrs
Required Supporting Studies:
- MA 320 Discrete Mathematics 3 hrs
Total: 3 hrs
Free Electives:
Total: 5 hrs
Total: 120 hrs