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Computer Science
CS210 Computer Science II: Advanced Programming and Data Structures
CS220 Discrete Mathematics
CS301 Computers and Society
CS320 Computer Science III: Software Design and Testing
CS355 Database Management Systems
CS380 Web Systems
CS400 Programming Paradigms, Theory and Translation
CS415 Systems Software and Hardware Interface
CS485 Software Development Practice I
CS490 Software Development Practice II
B. Two courses from the following list of electives:
CS288 Programming the Mobile Device I
CS388 Programming the Mobile Device II
CS397 Computing for Good
CS390-397 Special Topics in Computer Science
Department Courses
CS101 Computer Science Fundamentals 3 credits
This course provides a foundation in computing and algorithmic principles. Students are introduced
to the basic conceptual building blocks of computer hardware and software systems. The tools and
principles of algorithmic problem solving and systems design are explored. In the second half of the
semester, students gain experience with simple programming challenges. Offered fall semester.
Prerequisite: mathematics competency.
CS102 Business Computer Applications 3 credits
This course provides in-depth coverage of Microsoft Excel and Access in the context of business
applications. Excel topics include formulas and functions, charting, large datasets, pivot tables and
what-if analysis. Access topics include relational database concepts, database design, basic query
construction, and report generation. This course combines on-line and hands-on learning.
Prerequisite: AC222 for business majors.
CS106 Introduction to Programming for Sciences 3 credits
This course teaches introductory programming within a problem solving framework applicable to the
sciences. The course emphasizes technical programming, introductory data storage techniques, and the
processing of scientific data. There is an emphasis on designing and writing correct code using an easy
to learn scientific programming language such as Python. Advanced excel spreadsheet concepts will be
taught and utilized during the programming process. Prerequisite: mathematics competency.
CS110 Computer Science I 3 credits
Introduction to Programming
This course introduces students to the practice of software development. Students learn the
fundamentals of programming, algorithm development, and basic design principles. Offered spring
semester. Prerequisite: CS101; concurrent with CS111.
CS111 Computer Science I Laboratory 1 credit
The laboratory course complements CS110 by using programming exercises to reinforce concepts and
practices covered in CS110 lectures. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: CS101; concurrent with CS110.
CS210 Computer Science II 4 credits
Advanced Programming and Data Structures
This course is a continuation of CS110/111. CS210 expands on the programming techniques covered
in CS1, adding discussion of recursion and data structures such as lists, stacks, queues, balanced trees,
graphs and heaps. Specific algorithms that use these structures efficiently and general algorithm
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