Computer Science Major (Bachelor of Arts)
A student majoring in computer science must complete 47 quarter hours in the major, the required cognates, the general studies program, and all baccalaureate degree requirements as outlined in this bulletin. Senior students are required to take the MFT exam in computer science. Students planning to go to graduate school in computer science should also take the Graduate Record Examination, general and subject (Computer Science) sections.
Required Courses:
| CPTR 141 | Introduction to Programming | 4 |
| CPTR 142 | Data Structures, Algorithms, and Objects I | 4 |
| CPTR 143 | Data Structures, Algorithms,and Objects II | 4 |
| CPTR 215 | Assembly Language Programming | 3 |
| CPTR 316 | Programming Languages | 4 |
| CPTR 345 | Theory of Computation | 4 |
| CPTR 352 | Operating System Design | 4 |
| CPTR 454 | Design and Analysis of Algorithms | 4 |
| | Electives | 16 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 47 |
Electives: 8 must be upper division. Electives must be chosen in consultation with and approved by the academic adviser and will typically have one of the following prefixes: CIS, CPTR, ENGR, or MATH.
Cognates: