Computer Science, B.S.

A. Communication (6 hours)

B. Mathematics (3 hours):

• MTH 220 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences (6 hours)

Note:

Most science courses require co-enrollment in an appropriate laboratory course (see College Requirements).

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 hours)

E. Creative Arts (3 hours)

F. American History (6 hours):

• HIS 133 - U.S. History Survey, 1000-1877 Credit(s): 3
• HIS 134 - U.S. History Survey, 1877-Present Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science (6 hours):

Six hours:

• PSC 141 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
• PSC 142 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)

I. Component Area Option (6 hours)

A.

• COM 111 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
• ENG 273 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3

B.

• MTH 139 - Plane Analytic Geometry Credit(s): 3

• or

• MTH 140 - Pre-calculus Credit(s): 4

•  

• MTH 220 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
• MTH 233 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3
• MTH 234 - Calculus II Credit(s): 3

C. Four semesters (14-16 hours)

Four semesters of laboratory sciences, including appropriate laboratory courses chosen from:

• AST 105 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
• BIO 131 - Principles of Botany Credit(s): 3
• BIO 133 - Principles of Zoology Credit(s): 3
• BIO 225 - Local Flora/Fauna Credit(s): 3
• BIO 238 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
• BIO 239 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit(s): 4
• CHE 133 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
• CHE 134 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
• EGR 111 - Foundations in Engineering I Credit(s): 3
• EGR 112 - Foundations in Engineering II Credit(s): 3
• GOL 131 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
• GOL 132 - Historical Geology Credit(s): 3
• PHY 110 - Fundamentals of Electronics Credit(s): 3

•  

• PHY 131 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3

• or

• PHY 241 - Technical Physics I Credit(s): 3

•  

• PHY 132 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3

• or

• PHY 242 - Technical Physics II Credit(s): 3
• any laboratory science course in biology, chemistry, geology or physics requiring one of the above science courses as a prerequisite. One natural science area must contain a two-semester course sequence. (PHY 110  is recommended as one course).

Note:

Most science courses require co-enrollment in an appropriate laboratory course.

Three hours from:

• CSC 321 - Programming Methods and File Structures Credit(s): 3
• CSC 331 - Object-Oriented Programming Methods Credit(s): 3

Six hours from:

• CSC 425 - Database Management Systems Credit(s): 3
• CSC 435 - Computer Networking Credit(s): 3
• CSC 442 - Organization Programming Languages Credit(s): 3
• CSC 447 - Cyber Security Concepts Credit(s): 3

plus six advanced hours of computer science (restricted).

Note:

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.

A.

If the approximate equivalent of a required upper-division course is taken at another accredited institution at the freshman-sophomore level and transferred to SFA, the transferred course will be accepted for elective credit only, and an appropriate junior-senior level course in the same field will be substituted for the required course.

B.

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

1.

• CSC 102 - Computer Science Principles Credit(s): 3
• CSC 202 - Computer Programming Principles Credit(s): 3
• CSC 211 - Event-Driven Programming Credit(s): 3
• CSC 214 - Computer Organization and Architecture Credit(s): 3
• CSC 241 - Data Structures Credit(s): 3

2.

• CSC 321 - Programming Methods and File Structures Credit(s): 3

• or

• CSC 331 - Object-Oriented Programming Methods Credit(s): 3

•  

• CSC 323 - Software Engineering Credit(s): 3
• CSC 333 - Discrete Structures Credit(s): 3
• CSC 341 - Principles of Operating Systems Credit(s): 3
• CSC 342 - Algorithm Analysis Credit(s): 3

3.

• CSC 411 - Ethics in Computer Science Credit(s): 1

4. Six hours from:

• CSC 425 - Database Management Systems Credit(s): 3
• CSC 435 - Computer Networking Credit(s): 3
• CSC 442 - Organization Programming Languages Credit(s): 3
• CSC 447 - Cyber Security Concepts Credit(s): 3

5. Six advanced hours from

a list of approved computer science courses

Freshman Year (33 hours)

Sophomore Year (33 hours)

Junior Year (30 hours)

1. Three hours from:

• ART 280 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
• ART 281 - Art History Survey I Credit(s): 3
• ART 282 - Art History Survey II Credit(s): 3
• DAN 140 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
• MHL 245 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
• MUS 140 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
• THR 161 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
• THR 163 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

2. Three hours from:

• ENG 200 -ENG 233H  
• HIS 151 - Western Civilization to 1500 Credit(s): 3
• HIS 152 - Western Civilization Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
• HIS 161 - World History to 1500 Credit(s): 3
• HIS 162 - World History Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
• PHI 153 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
• PHI 223 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

3. Three hours from:

• ANT 231 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
• ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
• ECO 232 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
• GEO 131 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
• PSY 133 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
• SOC 137 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

4.

• HIS 133 - U.S. History Survey, 1000-1877 Credit(s): 3
• HIS 134 - U.S. History Survey, 1877-Present Credit(s): 3

5.

• PSC 141 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
• PSC 142 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

6.

• CSC 411 - Ethics in Computer Science Credit(s): 1

7. Six advanced hours of computer science (restricted)

8. Elective hours as required