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May 07, 2024
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2015-2016 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Computer Science, B.S.
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Why Computer Science?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer science-related fields will account for America’s greatest job growth through 2018, including these exciting opportunities:
- Cybersecurity
- Game Design & Development
- Software Design
- Mobile Apps Development
- Informatics & Computing
- Computer Hardware Engineering
What is Computer Science?
Computer Science is the science of problem solving in the transfer and transformation of information. 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.
Is Computer Science Right for You?
Do you have:
- A strong interest in learning technical skills in programming
- Persistence in applying new approaches to solving problems
- The ability to follow, analyze, and create solutions in a structured way
- An eye for detail
- Solid communication skills, including writing
- 3-4 years of high school math, including algebra and geometry
For more information, contact:
Dr. Michelle Bower, Computer Science Department chair, at 802-387-6854 or michellebower@landmark.edu,
Semester One - 14 Credits
Semester Two - 13 Credits
Semester Three - 15 Credits
Study Abroad/Summer/January Term - 3 Credits
- 2000-level Elective (3 credits)
Semester Four - 16 Credits
Semester Five - 14 Credits
- MA2751 Linear Algebra
- CS2735 Embedded Systems (3 credits)
- CS3434 Operating Systems (3 credits)
- Natural Science with lab (4 credits)
Semester Six - 16 Credits
- CS3321 Computer Graphics (3 credits)
- Natural Science with lab (4 credits)
- General Elective (3 credits)
- CS3141 Database Design (3 credits)
- MA3321 Probability Theory (3 credits)
Semester Seven - 15 Credits
- CS3545 Software Engineering (3 credits)
- CS3451 Programming Languages (3 credits)
- CS Elective 2000+ level (3 credits)
- CS4411 Artificial Intelligence (3 credits)
- Elective 2000+ (3 credits)
Semester Eight - 15 Credits
- CS4991 Capstone (3 credits)
- CS4895 Computer Architecture (3 credits)
- CS4885 Social & Ethical Aspects of Comp Sci (3 credits)
- Elective 2000+ (3 credits)
- Elective 2000+ (3 credits)
B.S. Computer Science Curriculum - 121 Credits
General Education Core 39 credits*
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BS Computer Science Major requirements 60 credits
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EN 1011 Composition & Rhetoric (3 credits) EN 1021 Research and Analysis (3 credits)
FY 1011 First Year Experience (3 credits) OR FY 1001 Foundations in Learning (3 credits)
Communications (3 credits)
Humanities (3 credits)
Social Science (3 credits) - SS 1011 Introduction to Psychology
Math or Computer Science (6 credits) - MA 2701 Introduction to Calculus (3 credits) and CS 1451 Computer Science I (4 credits)
Natural Sciences (8 credits) Art (3 credits)
World Languages (3 credits) - CS3451Programming Languages
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CS 2452 Computer Science II (4 credits) CS 2221 Web Science (3 credits)
CS 2311 Game Story(3 credits)
CS 2501 Data Structures & Algorithms(3 credits) CS 2615 Networking & Security (3 credits)
CS 2461 Mobile Application Programming (3 credits) CS 2735 Embedded Systems (3 credits)
CS 3434 Operating Systems (3 credits) CS 3321 Computer Graphics (3 credits) CS 3141 Database Design (3 credits)
CS 3545 Software Engineering (3 credits) CS 4411 Artificial Intelligence (3 credits) CS 4895 Computer Architecture (3 credits)
CS 4885 Social and Ethical Aspects of CS (3 credits) CS 4991 Capstone (3 credits)
Natural Science, including Lab (4 credits) MA 2751 Linear Algebra (4 credits)
MA 2764 Discrete Math (3 credits)
MA 3321 Probability Theory (3 credits)
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Electives 1000-2000 level Up to 16 credits
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Electives 3000-4000 level Minimum 6 CS credits
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