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; 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 SH of upper-level computer science courses and the additional 6 SH of electives will be determined by the student 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 CS 345, CS 355, CS 445, CS 455, MATH 170, MATH 185, and STAT 220 in their course selection. Students planning to seek a 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 capstone.
Foundational Courses (14 SH)
- CS 145 Introduction to Programming - 2 OR CS 155 Programming in Python - 2 OR CS 245 Programming in Java - 2
- CS 255 Intermediate Programming - 2
- CS 165 Networking in the Internet Age - 2
- CS 175 Architecture and Operating Systems - 4
- CS 265 Databases and Information Management - 2
- CS 275 Web Applications - 2
Upper-Level Courses (16 SH)
Choose 16 SH from the following courses:
- 300-level or 400-level CS courses
- ENGR 325 Engineering Ethics - 2
- *ENGR 360 Digital Circuits - 3
Mathematics Courses (9-10 SH)
- MATH 134 Finite Math: Logic and Problem Solving - 2 AND MATH 136 Finite Math: Number Theory and Probability - 2 OR MATH 170 Discrete Mathematics - 4
- Any STAT course offered by a mathematics faculty member - 2
- *MATH 150 Elements of Calculus - 3 OR MATH 185 Calculus I - 4
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 - 2