Dec 05, 2024  
2020-21 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2020-21 Undergraduate Bulletin ARCHIVED

Computer Science, B.S.


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1. University Core Curriculum Requirements


A. Communication


B. Mathematics


C. Life and Physical Sciences


D. Language, Philosophy and Culture


E. Creative Arts


F. American History


G. Government/Political Science


H. Social and Behavioral Sciences


I. Component Area Option


Three hours from:


Three hours from:


2. Foundation of Knowledge


Required Courses


Mathematics Option


Core Labs


Two hours from appropriate laboratory courses for core science courses.

3. Computer Science Major


A student must have a grade of C or higher in all courses that are prerequisite to a computer science course before enrolling in that course.

4. General Electives


Fourteen credit hours of general electives as advised.

Total hours: 120


Degree Map


Freshman Year


Fall


15-16 hours

16 hours

Sophomore Year


Fall


15-16 hours

Spring


16 hours

Junior Year


Fall


16 hours

Spring


16 hours

Senior Year


Fall


  • Computer Science Option Credit(s): 3
  • Computer Science Option Credit(s): 3
  • Advanced Computer Science Electives Credit(s): 3
  • General Electives Credit(s): 3
12 hours

Spring


  • Credit(s): 1
  • Advanced Computer Science Elective Credit(s): 3
  • General Elective Credit(s): 3
  • General Elective Credit(s): 3
  • General Elective Credit(s): 3
13 hours

Grade Requirements


  • A grade of at least C in each freshman English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
  • A C average in work completed in the major field
  • A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP).  Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

Texas Success Initiative Program


All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program.  See TSI information  elsewhere in this bulletin.

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