Computer Science, B.S.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BS-CS) degree at Landmark College prepares students interested in working in a computer science related field such as Cybersecurity, Game Design & Development, Software Design, Mobile Application Development, or Computer Hardware Engineering. Our curriculum is project-based and highly interactive to encourage student exploration. Study includes mathematics, programming, software design, and computer architecture. Courses in high-level computer languages such as JAVA, C, and C++ provide the foundation. Other courses include logic, networking, operating systems, interactive digital design, and mobile development.

To earn the BS-CS students must complete 121 credits which include the general education core (31 credits not met by major requirements), 58 credits of additional major requirements, and 32 credits of open electives. Students must complete at least 45 credits at the 3000/4000 level.

General Education Requirements: 43 credits

31 credits plus 12 credits listed in major requirements that also fulfill general education requirements

WRT1011 Composition and Rhetoric 3 credits
WRT1012 Research and Analysis 3 credits
EDU1011 Perspectives in Learning or EDU1001 Foundations in Learning 3 credits
COM1011 Introduction to Communication 3 credits
Humanities (HIS, LIT, PHI, REL or BIO2041 Bioethics ) 3 credits
Natural Sciences with lab 4 credits
Social Sciences 3 credits
Interpersonal Communication / Creative Expression 3 credits
Alternative Study (could be at the 2000 or 3000/4000 level) 3 credits
WRT3011 Advanced Writing 3 credits

Computer Science Major Requirements: 58 credits

1000/2000 CSC Major Requirements (18 credits)

CSC1635 Computer Science I (also fulfills the quantitative reasoning general education requirement) 3 credits
CSC2635 Computer Science II 3 credits
CSC2741 Database Design 3 credits
CSC2638 Data Structures and Algorithms 3 credits
CSC2751 Networking and Security 3 credits
CSC2771 Special Topics: Embedded Systems 3 credits

3000/4000 CSC Major Requirements (21 credits)

CSC3871 Special Topics: Operating Systems 3 credits
CSC3731 Special Topics: Programming Languages 3 credits
CSC3874 Special Topics: Software Engineering 3 credits
CSC4871 Special Topics: Computer Architecture 3 credits
9 credits of selected topics in computer science (may include, but is not limited to: Web Science, Computer Graphics, Mobile Application Development, Artificial Intelligence)

Math Requirements: 13 credits

MAT2731 Introduction to Calculus (also fulfills the Math requirement in the core) 3 credits
MAT2741 Linear Algebra 4 credits
MAT2751 Discrete Mathematics 3 credits
MAT3721 Spec Top: Prob & Statistics Sci & Engin 3 credits

Capstone - 6 credits

The major culminates in a final 6 credit capstone experience that provides students with the opportunity to integrate the knowledge that they have gained from across the curriculum. Students are encouraged to work in teams, and can pursue either an applied or theory project.

CSC 4000-level Capstone Planning (ST) 3 credits (Gen Ed requirement)

CSC4991 Special Topics: Comp Sci Capstone 3 credits (Gen Ed requirement)

Open Electives: 32 credits

20 credits at any level (Only 6 - 1 credit courses allowed)

12 credits at the 3000/4000 level

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