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School of Natural Sciences

Computer Science (Bachelor of Science)

Mission/Vision Statement

Our mission is to serve our constituencies in teaching, research, and service.

In teaching, we strive to provide an environment for our students to learn of computer science in particular and instill the quest for knowledge about the greater world around them.

Through research, the faculty endeavors to generate new knowledge and stay current in a constantly changing discipline.

In service, we connect academic expertise and personal interests to our professional, university and the greater community common good.

Student Learning Goals

  1. Bachelor of Science graduates will have clear understanding of the theoretical foundations of computing science, hardware structure, and programming algorithms and languages.
  2. Graduates will be able to apply theory to the solution of practical business problems and to the analysis of existing algorithms and techniques, and to recommend techniques and algorithms appropriate to specific circumstances in the areas of automated systems.
  3. Graduates will also be able to develop and evaluate new solutions in information technology areas.
  4. Science/mathematics option graduates will seek employment in networking, hardware, and systems-level programming; or transfer to graduate schools for higher studies. Information systems graduates will be prepared for the business world, understanding business problems and creating computer-based solutions through programming, systems analysis, and design; or may also decide to transfer to graduate schools for higher studies in business-based computing.

Degree Requirements

Degree Program Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the B.S. degree program in computer science, a student must satisfy the IU Southeast admission requirements.  In addition, admission into the B.S degree program requires that a student complete the following courses with a GPA of at least 2.5 and have an overall GPA of at least 2.5: CSCI-C 201 Computer Programming II, CSCI-C 202 Computer Programming, and CSCI-C 335 Computer Structures.  These requirements must be met before attaining Junior status (56 credit hours) in order to maintain a normal four-year schedule.  Admission to this program will be limited to the number of students that can be effectively accommodated given the available resources.  While completing the required basic computer science course work, the student is also required to fulfill the basic mathematics requirement (CSCI-C 251, and MATH-M 119-M120 or MATH-M 215-M216).  This is necessary to maintain a normal four year schedule and to meet the mathematics prerequisite requirements of the upper-level computer science courses.

Each student will select one of two major option areas in which to pursue advanced courses: (1) information systems or (2) science/mathematics.  Within each option area there are required advanced sequences in computer science and related disciplines that enable students to tailor their advanced coursework to meet any one of several career objectives.  Please note that taking the course requirements for either option may add up to a number less than the required 120 credit hours.  The student should fulfill the remaining hours with electives.

Note: Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree should first review "General Requirements for All Degrees at IU Southeast" in this bulletin.  General Education electives must be selected from the approved list of General Education courses.  The First-Year Seminar S-104 must be completed as part of the first 26 credits.  Students must petition the department coordinator for acceptance of any computer science-related coursework more than seven years old.  A minimum grade of C is necessary for all courses of the degree curriculum and specifically required General Education courses.

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

Co-Reqs (C) or Pre-reqs (P)

CSCI-C

201

Computer Programming II

4

C

R:One programming course
CSCI-C 202 Computer Programming 4 C P: CSCI-C 201
CSCI-C 335 Computer Structures 4 C

P: CSCI-C 201
C: CSCI-C 202

See “General Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees at IU Southeast.”

Information Systems Track

General Education Component

Note: This is not a re-statement of the University’s General Education Requirement but a list of specific General Education courses which are also requirements or pre-requisites for course work in the school/major.

 Written Communications - second writing course (choose one)

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

Co-Reqs or Pre-reqs

ENG-W

234

Technical Report Writing

3

C

P:ENG-W 131

ENG-W 

290

Writing in the Arts and Sciences

 3

 C

P:ENG-W 131

Mathematics and Science

A.    Mathematics-3 courses  

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

Co-Reqs or Pre-reqs

MATH-M

119

Brief Survey of Calculus I and

3

C

P:MATH-M122 or Placement

MATH-M

120

Brief Survey of Calculus II

3

C

P:MATH-M119

OR

 

 

MATH-M

215

Calculus I and

5

C

R:MATH-M125 & M126 or Placement

MATH-M

216

Calculus II

5

C

P:MATH-M215

AND

 

 

MATH-K

300

Statistical Techniques for Health Professions

3

C

None

OR

 

 

ECON-E

280

Applied Statistics for Business & Econ I

3

C

P:MATH-M122 & BUS-K 201 or equivalent Excel® skills.

B.    Physical Sciences- 3 options, 1 or 2 courses 

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

Co-Reqs or Pre-reqs

PHYS-P

100

Physics in the Modern World

5

C

 None

OR

 

 

PHYS-P

201

General Physics I

5

C

R: MATH-M 122 or high school equivalent

PHYS-P

202

General Physics II

5

C

P:PHYS-P201

OR

 

 

PHYS-P

221

Physics 1

5

C

C:MATH-M215

PHYS-P

222

Physics 2 

5

C

P:PHYS-P 221

C.  Business and Economics

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

Co-Reqs or Pre-reqs

BUS-A

201

Introduction to Financial Accounting

3

C

 P:12 credit hours, GPA of 2.0 or higher, MATH-M 102, M117, or higher

BUS-A

202

Introduction to Managerial Accounting

3

C

P:BUS-A 201

ECON-E

150

Introduction to Economics

3

C

 P:see course description

ECON-E

200

Fundamentals of Economics

3

C

P:ECON-E150

BUS-F

301

Financial Management

3

C

P:ECON-E150, BUS-A202, SPCH-S121, ENG-W231 or W234,and 45 credit hours

BUS-M

301

Introduction to Marketing Management

3

C

P:ECON-E200, SPCH-S121, ENG-W 231 or W234, and 45 credit hours

BUS-P

301

Operations Management

3

C

P:SPCH- 121, ENG-W231 or W 234, and 45 credit hours

BUS-K

321 

Management of Information Technology

3 

C

P:SPCH-S121, and ENG-W 234 or W290; and at least 45 credit hours

 

 Computer Science Core Program

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

Co-Reqs or Pre-reqs

CSCI-C

201

Computer Programming II

4

C

R:One programming course

CSCI-C

202

Computer Programming

4

C

P:CSCI-C201

CSCI-C

251

Foundations of Digital Computing

4

C

P:CSCI-C201

CSCI-C

311

Programming Languages

4

C

P:CSCI-C202 & CSCI-C335

CSCI-C

335

Computer Structures

4

C

P:CSCI-C202

CSCI-C

343

Data Structures

4

C

P:CSCI-C202 & CSCI-C251

CSCI-C

346

Software Engineering

4

C 

 P:CSCI-C343

CSCI-B

438

Foundations of Computer Networking 

 4 

C 

 P:CSCI-C202

CSCI-C

455

Analysis of Algorithms I

4

C

P:CSCI-C343, MATH-M120 or MATH-M216

CSCI-P

445

Design Capstone 

 2

C 

 P:CSCI-C346 & ENG-W234 or W290

CSCI-P 

446

Implementation Capstone

 2

C 

 P:CSCI-P445

CSCI-B 

461 

Database Concepts

 4

C

 P:CSCI-C251, C335, & C343

CSCI-B/C/P

4XX

Two elective courses in CSCI-B, –C or -P numbered 400 or above.

6-10

 

C

Varies by course choice.

General Electives

General Electives sufficient to total a minimum of 120 credit hours.

 

Science/Math Track

General Education Component

Note: This is not a re-statement of the University’s General Education Requirement but a list of specific General Education courses which are also requirements or pre-requisites for course work in the school/major.

A.    Written Communication - second writing course (choose one)

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

Co-Reqs or Pre-reqs

ENG-W

234

Technical Report Writing

3

C

P:ENG-W 131

ENG-W 

290

Writing in the Arts and Sciences

 3

 C

P:ENG-W 131

B. Mathematics

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

Co-Reqs or Pre-reqs

MATH-M

215

Calculus I

5

C

R:MATH-M125 & M126 or Placement

MATH-M

216

Calculus II

5

C

P:MATH-M215

MATH-M

303

Linear Algebra for Undergraduates

3

C

P:MATH-M 216

MATH-M

360

Elements of Probability Theory

3

C

P:MATH-M 216

MATH-M

3xx/4xx

One approved MATH-M course at 300 or 400 level

3

C

Varies by course choice.

C.    Natural and Physical Sciences

15 credits required, including CHEM-C 105-106 or PHYS-P 221-222.

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

Co-Reqs or Pre-reqs

CHEM-C

105/125

Principles of Chemistry I+ lab; and

5

C

None

CHEM-C

106/126

Principles of Chemistry II+ lab

5

C

P:CHEM-C105/C125

 

or

 

 

PHYS-P

221

Physics 1 and

5

C

C:MATH-M215

PHYS-P

222

Physics 2 

5

C

P:PHYS-P 221

 

and

 

 

 

Various

Courses selected from among other natural and physical science courses to reach 15 units.

5

C

Varies on course chosen.

Core Program

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

Co-Reqs or Pre-reqs

CSCI-C

201

Computer Programming II

4

C

R:One programming course

CSCI-C

202

Computer Programming

4

C

P:CSCI-C201

CSCI-C

251

Foundations of Digital Computing

4

C

P:CSCI-C201, MATH-M119 or MATH-M215

CSCI-C

311

Programming Languages

4

C

P:CSCI-C202 & CSCI-C335

CSCI-C

335

Computer Structures

4

C

P:CSCI-C201 & R:CSCI-C202

CSCI-C

343

Data Structures

4

C

P:CSCI-C202 & CSCI-C251

CSCI-C

346

Software Engineering 

 4 

 C 

P:CSCI-C343

CSCI-C

455

Analysis of Algorithms

4

C

P:CSCI-C343, MATH-M 120 or MATH-M 216

CSCI-P

436

Introduction to Operating Systems

4

C

 P:CSCI-C 311, CSCI-C 335, CSCI-C 343

CSCI-P 

445 

Design Capstone

 

 

P:CSCI-C346 & ENG-W234 or W290

CSCI-P 

446

Implementation Capstone

 

 

P:CSCI-P445

CSCI-B/C/P

4XX

 3 elective courses in CSCI-B, –C or -P numbered 400 or above.

   Varies

 

C

Varies by course choice.

General Electives

General Electives sufficient to total a minimum of 120 credits.

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