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2023-2024 University Catalog

Computer Science, B.S., Bioinformatics Concentration

Student Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for B.S. Computer Science
1	Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts and processes in software design and development, essential grasp of computing systems, and facility in an applied or theoretical area of computer science.
2	Demonstrate an ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for productive employment in the information technology and software industry and/or for graduate study in computer science or related fields.
3	Demonstrate appreciation for, and understanding of, ethical, legal, security, and social issues involving computing.

General Education Requirements

English

ENGL 1157 - English Composition 1 - Credits: 3
ENGL 1158 - English Composition 2 - Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 1159 - English Composition 2 Honors - Credits: 3 ¹

Mathematics

MATH 1126 - Precalculus Trigonometry - Credits: 3
MATH 2114 - Calculus I - Credits: 4

Science

BIOS 1083 - Biology I - Credits: 3
Physical Science Credits: 3 ⁵
BIOS 2114 - Cell & Molecular Biology - Credits: 4

Humanities

FORL Sequence Credits: 6 ⁴
Literature Credits: 3 ⁴

Social Sciences

Social Sciences Elective Credits: 6 ⁴

Arts

Arts Elective Credits: 3 ⁴

Total Credit Hours: 39

Other Requirements

CSCI 1583 - Software Design and Development I - Credits: 3
CSCI 1581 - Software Design Lab I - Credits: 1
CSCI 2120 - Software Design II - Credits: 3
CSCI 2121 - Software Design Lab II - Credits: 1
CSCI 2125 - Data Structures - Credits: 3
CSCI 2450 - Machine Structure and Assembly Language Programming - Credits: 3
BIOS 1081 - Biology I Laboratory - Credits: 1
Humanities or Social Science Elective Credits: 3
ENGL 2152 - Technical Writing - Credits: 3
MATH 2124 - Calculus II - Credits: 4
MATH 2314 - Elementary Statistical Methods - Credits: 3
MATH 3721 - Intro to Discrete Structures - Credits: 3
MATH 1125 - Precalculus Algebra - Credits: 3
OR
Elective Credits: 3
Science Electives Credits: 3 ⁶
Elective Credit: 1

Total Credit Hours: 40

Course Requirements for Major

CSCI 2467 - Systems Programming Concepts - Credits: 3
CSCI 3080 - Ethics in Computing Profession - Credits: 1
CSCI 3090 - Undergraduate Seminar - Credits: 1
CSCI 3102 - Intro to Theory of Computation - Credits: 3
CSCI 3301 - Computer Design & Organization - Credits: 3
CSCI 4000 - Comprehensive Exam - Credits: 0
CSCI 4101 - Analysis of Algorithms - Credits: 3
CSCI 4125 - Data Models and DBS Syst - Credits: 3
CSCI 4311 - Computer Networks & Telecomm - Credits: 3
CSCI 4401 - Principles Operating Systems I - Credits: 3
CSCI 4501 - Programming Language Structure - Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours: 26

Bioinformatics Concentration

CSCI 4567 - Bioinformatics I - Credits: 3
CSCI 4568 - Bioinformatics II - Credits: 3
CSCI 4587 - Machine Learning I - Credits: 3
BIOS 4588 Credits: 3
CSCI 4595 - Topics in Bioinformatics - Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours: 15

Total Credit Hours Required: 120

“C” or better required
6 credits of MATH satisfy the General Education Requirements. Check General Education Courses to confirm what courses fulfill this requirement.
Includes 1 credit of MATH and 1 credit of BIOS listed in General Education Requirements section.
Check General Education Courses to confirm what courses fulfill this requirement.
Must be chosen from CHEM, EES or PHYS.
Science elective must be BIOS, CHEM, EES, MATH, PHYS, or PSYC.

Additional Requirement

Minimum grade of C in all science courses (BIOS, CHEM, CSCI, EES, MATH, PHYS, PSYC)