Computer Science Major (BS)
College: College of Business, Economics, and Computing
Program Learning Outcomes
- Reasoned Judgment
- An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline.
- An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
- An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.
- Social and Personal Responsibility
- An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
- An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities.
- An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society.
- Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development.
- Communication
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
Requirements for the Computer Science Major
In addition to meeting the general university requirements of a UW-Parkside degree, students seeking to graduate with a major in computer science must satisfy the following:
- Completion of computer science major requirements.
- Attainment of a minimum UW-Parkside cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all courses eligible to meet the student’s computer science major requirements, including courses that meet the computer science major breadth requirement.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Mathematics Course | ||
| MATH 221 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| Required Mathematics Course Subtotal | 5 | |
| Required Science Course | ||
| Select one of the following: | 5 | |
| General Physics I | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Lab I | ||
| Required Science Course Subtotal | 5 | |
| Required Major Courses | ||
| Computer Science Courses | ||
| CSCI/MATH 231 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| CSCI 241 | Computer Science I | 5 |
| CSCI 242 | Computer Science II | 4 |
| CSCI 245 | Assembly Language Programming | 3 |
| CSCI 309 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| CSCI 333 | Programming Languages | 3 |
| CSCI 340 | Data Structures and Algorithm Design | 3 |
| CSCI 355 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| CSCI 370 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CSCI 380 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| CSCI 475 | Software Engineering Principles and Practice I | 3 |
| CSCI 476 | Software Engineering Principles and Practice II | 3 |
| CSCI 495 | Computer Science Seminar | 2 |
| Elective Major Courses | ||
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| Mobile Development in Android | ||
or CSCI 324 | Mobile Development in iOS | |
| Artificial Intelligence | ||
| Introduction to Data Science | ||
| Data Science Programming and Visualization | ||
| Data Mining and Machine Learning | ||
| Data Science/Machine Learning Project | ||
| Computer Graphics | ||
| Computer Vision | ||
| Client/Server Development | ||
| Computational Models | ||
| Linux System Administration | ||
| Compiler Design and Implementation | ||
| Event-Driven Programming | ||
| Web Application Security | ||
| Computability and Automation | ||
| Computer Communications and Networks | ||
| Network Security | ||
| Information Security Planning | ||
| Advanced Databases | ||
| Special Topics In Computer Science | ||
| Required Computer Science Breadth Requirement | ||
| Select nine to ten credits 1 | 9-10 | |
| Required Major Courses Subtotal | 62-63 | |
| Total Credits | 72-73 | |
- 1
Students must complete a package of 9 or more credits outside of computer science in a coherent collection of courses that are relevant to computer science and that meet the approval of the computer science faculty. Several such packages have been pre-approved, in areas such as mathematics, the sciences, art, business and economics. Pre-approved packages include:
- MATH 222 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II and MATH 301 Linear Algebra
- MATH 222 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II and PHYS 202 General Physics II
- CHEM 102 General Chemistry II/CHEM 104 General Chemistry Lab II and either CHEM 206 Quantitative Chemical Analysis or CHEM 215 Organic and Biochemistry
- PMGT341 Basics of Project Management and two of: PMGT342 Essential Personal Skills For Project Management, PMGT441 Advanced Project Management Tools and Techniques, or PMGT442 Project Management Simulation
- Select any 3 courses from: ACCT 201 Financial Accounting, BUS 272 Legal Environment of Business, FIN 330 Managerial Finance, MGT 349 Organizational Behavior, or MKT 350 Marketing Principles
- ECON 320 Intermediate Micro Theory or ECON 321 Intermediate Macro Theory, and two additional 300-level ECON courses
- GEOG 350 Cartography and GIS, GEOG 460 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Analysis and GEOG 465 Advanced Geographic Information Systems Applications
- CRMJ 316 Criminal Procedure, CRMJ 380 Criminal Law and BUS 272 Legal Environment of Business
- ART 105 Introduction to Graphic Design, ART 377 Interactive Design I and ART 477 Interactive Design II
Optionally, a student may submit an individually designed computer science breadth package of 9 or more credits for approval by the computer science faculty. The breadth area should include 6 credits at the 300 or above level. Email the department chair to request a special breadth area, describing your three courses and how they pertain to your career goals.
General University Degree Requirements (Bachelor's Degree)
In addition to individual program requirements, students must also fulfill the following requirements:
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| Skills | 7-8 |
| General Education | 36 |
| Foreign Language** | 6-8 |
| Ethnic Diversity | 3 |
| Total | 52-55 |
** Transfer students in sustainable management, and health information management and technology collaborative, online degree-completion programs, the business management online degree-completion program, and the flexible option degree-completion program will be exempt from the university’s foreign language requirement. See appropriate academic section for further information.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Writing | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Reading | 3 |
| Computational Skills | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4-5 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| College Mathematics with Applications | ||
| College Algebra I | ||
| Total Credits | 7-8 | |
Degree Requirements
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| Minimum Total Credits | 120 |
| Upper Level Credits (300 level or above) | 36 |
| Residency | 30 |
Cumulative Degree GPA: 2.0 minimum
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| MATH 111 | College Algebra I | 5 |
| ENGL 100 | Fundamentals of English | 3 |
| Introductory Language | 4 | |
| General Education (HU) | 3 | |
| General Education (SS) | 3 | |
| General Education (SS) | ||
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Reading | 3 |
| MATH 114 | College Algebra II/Trigonometry | 5 |
| General Education (HU) | 3 | |
| General Education (SS) | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
| Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| CSCI 241 | Computer Science I | 5 |
| CSCI 231 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| General Education (HU) | 3 | |
| Introductory Language | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CSCI 242 | Computer Science II | 4 |
| MATH 221 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| General Education (SS) | 3 | |
| Introductory Language | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 31 | |
| Year 3 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CSCI 245 | Assembly Language Programming | 3 |
| CSCI 380 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| Computer Science Elective | 3 | |
| Computer Science Breadth | 3 | |
| General Education (HU) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CSCI 309 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| CSCI 333 | Programming Languages | 3 |
| CSCI 340 | Data Structures and Algorithm Design | 3 |
| CSCI 355 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| Computer Science Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
| Year 4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| CSCI 370 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CSCI 495 | Computer Science Seminar | 2 |
| Computer Science Breadth | 3 | |
| CSCI 475 | Software Engineering Principles and Practice I | 3 |
| CHEM 101/103 or PHYS 201 |
General Chemistry I or General Physics I |
5 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CSCI 476 | Software Engineering Principles and Practice II | 3 |
| Computer Science Elective | 3 | |
| Computer Science Elective | 3 | |
| Computer Science Breadth | 3 | |
| General Elective OR DV course (if needed) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 31 | |