Recognizing the wide range of topics covered by computing, EMU offers a program that allows students, together with the faculty advisor, to Recognizing the wide range of topics covered by computing, EMU offers a program that allows students, together with the faculty advisor, to create a custom plan of study. The computer science major consists of 14 SH of foundational computer science courses covering programming, networking, computer architecture and system software, and database technologies; 18 SH of upper-level computer science courses; 9-10 SH of mathematics courses covering calculus through integration, topics in discrete mathematics, and basic statistical methods; , and basic statistical methods; a 2 SH capstone project; 16 SH of upper-level computer science courses; and an additional 6 SH from computer science or related fields ; and a 2 SH capstone project for a total of 49-50 SH. The specific 18 16 SH of upper-level computer science courses and the additional 6 additional 6 SH of electives will be determined by the student and advisor and advisor working together to tailor the program to the educational goals and career objectives of the student.
Students seeking a bachelor of science degree in computer science must include Computer science students typically earn bachelor of arts degree. Students with a plan of study including CS 345, CS 355, CS 445, CS 455, MATH 170, MATH 185, and STAT 220 in their course selectioncan opt for a bachelor of science degree instead. Students planning to seek a graduate graduate degree in computer science should consider a double major in computer science and mathematics. For students who would like additional flexibility in their program of study, perhaps because they are minoring or double majoring in a different field, a bachelor of arts degree is offered which requires 18 SH of upper-level courses rather than 16 SH plus the capstoneand mathematics.
Foundational Courses (14 SH)
- CS 145 Introduction to Programming - 2 Programming OR CS 155 Programming in Python - 2 Python OR CS 245 Programming in Java - 22
- CS 255 Intermediate Programming - 22
- CS CE 165 Networking in the Internet Age - 2CS and Data Communication - 2
- CE 175 Architecture and Operating Systems - 44
- CS 265 Databases and Information Management - 22
- CS 275 Web Applications - 22
Upper-Level Courses (16 SH)
Choose 16 SH from the following courses:
- 300-level or 400-level CS courses
- *ENGR 325 Engineering Ethics - 22
- *ENGR 360CE 365 Digital Circuits - 33
Mathematics Courses (9-10 SH)
- MATH 134 Finite Math: Logic and Problem Solving - 2 AND AND MATH 136 Finite Math: Number Theory and Probability - 2 2 OR MATH 170 Discrete Mathematics - 44
- Any STAT course offered by a mathematics faculty member - 2
- *MATH 150 Elements of Calculus - 3 3 OR MATH 185 Calculus I - 44
Computer Science or Related Field Electives (6 SH with advisor approval)
Each student will choose additional courses based on a theme of study. The courses are selected with consultation and approval of a faculty advisor.
Senior Capstone
- CS 475 Capstone Project - 22