Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Scientific Concentration
Hammond, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline *
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 4,445 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* final deadline August 1
** an out-of-state Fee of USD6,238.80 may apply, however, there are many conditions that will allow for a waiver of this fee, as well as Scholarships in addition to this Fee Waiver
Introduction
The Scientific Concentration provides a comprehensive computer science foundation that prepares students to design and implement software to solve computing problems. It covers applied topics but emphasizes a theoretical understanding of computer science, including the ability to use advanced mathematics to solve scientific problems and to work closely with other scientists to devise new ways of using computers.
Our mission is to provide a fundamental core that establishes the scientific foundation necessary for lifelong learning and graduate education, and an appropriate variety of educational and research experiences that provide the skills necessary for careers in the information technology industry and to sustain our recognized excellence in teaching and service to students and the community.
The Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. This program is designed to provide the foundation necessary for computer science graduates to succeed in the computing profession as well as in graduate school.
Curriculum
First Year
First Semester
- Mathematics 200
- English 101 or 101H
- History Elective
- Computer Science 161
- Southeastern 101
Second Semester
- Mathematics 201
- English 102 or 102H
- Computer Science 257 or MATH 223
- Computer Science 280
Second Year
First Semester
- Computer Science 285
- Computer Science 290 or 293
- Communications 211
- Economics 201 or 202
- Science Sequence I
Second Semester
- Computer Science 375
- Computer Science 390
- Social Science Elective
- English 230, 231, or 232
- Science Sequence II
Third Year
First Semester
- Computer Science 401
- Computer Science Elective (300-400 level)
- English 322
- Mathematics 380
- Science Elective
Second Semester
- Computer Science 431
- Computer Science Elective (300-400 level)
- Mathematics Elective
- Art/Music Elective
- Computer Science 415
Fourth Year
First Semester
- Computer Science 391 or MATH 392
- Computer Science 411
- Elective
- Elective
- Elective
Second Semester
- Computer Science 479
- Computer Science 482
- Mathematics Elective
- Science Elective and Lab
Total semester hours required 120
Program Outcome
Graduates will be competent professionals, able to:
- employ a pallet of multiple hardware platforms and software development environments, integrated with the appropriate theoretical constructs, to develop practical solutions to technological problems
- deploy those solutions and
- provide for their maintenance and administration.
- Graduates will be able to effectively integrate research methods, appropriate theory, mathematics, and computational technology to analyze and solve problems encountered in the development of technological solutions.
- Graduates will be able to assimilate new methodologies and advances in computer technology in an ever-evolving discipline.
- Graduates will be effective in the elicitation of requirements for a software specification, and the written and oral communication of results to technical and non-technical colleagues and clients.
- Graduates will be able to work independently and in collaboration with colleagues.
- Graduates will be able to integrate the ethical standards of the profession and their professional knowledge and skills to contribute to society.
Career Opportunities
This concentration is especially appropriate for students wishing to pursue a graduate degree in computer science, leading ultimately to a career in academic or industrial research.
Admissions
English Language Requirements
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