Computer Science, BS

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The program teaches students to expand the frontiers of computer science by applying computational principles to technical and societal problems. This includes developing new software, managing information databases and creating graphical solutions to help engineers and scientists visualize the physical and biological world.

Degree Requirements

PNW General Education Core (32 Credits Minimum)

English Composition (6 Credits)

Speech Communication (3 Credits)

COM 11400 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication

Quantitative Reasoning (5 Credits)

MA 16300 - Integrated Calculus Analysis Geometry I

Natural Sciences (3 Credits)

Any Gen Ed Natural Science with Lab

Technology (3 Credits)

CS 12300 - Programming I: Java

Humanities (3 Credits)

Select from the Humanities Core list

Social Sciences (3 Credits)

Select from the Social Sciences Core list

Additional Credits (3 Credits)

Any Gen Ed Course

First-Year Experience (FYE) (3 Credits)

CS 10000 - An Introduction to Computer Science

Major Core (54 Credits)

Other Required Courses (34 Credits)

Electives (24 Credits)

Any MA, STAT or CS course elective must be MA 26400 or CS 20600 or a MA, STAT, or CS course at the 30000-level or above.

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