Western Governors University School of Technology 39 courses 121 total credits
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science prepares students for a career in the high demand field of Computer Science. Upon program completion, students will apply their learned knowledge and skills in the designing, developing and optimizing of systems to meet current and future industry needs. The curriculum includes innovative courses in programming and logic, architecture and systems, data structures, project management, artificial intelligence, along with the theory and science of computing.
| Term 1 | 13 credits |
| Term 2 | 13 credits |
| Term 3 | 12 credits |
| Term 4 | 14 credits |
| Term 5 | 12 credits |
| Term 6 | 14 credits |
| Term 7 | 12 credits |
| Term 8 | 13 credits |
| Term 9 | 12 credits |
| Term 10 | 6 credits |
| Total Credits | 121 credits |
Term 1
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| C458 | Health, Fitness, and Wellness | 4 |
| E010 | Foundations of Programming (Python) | 3 |
| E064 | Mathematics for Programmers | 3 |
| C955 | Applied Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Total Term 1 | 13 credits | |
Term 2
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| E009 | Web Design Fundamentals | 3 |
| C958 | Calculus I | 4 |
| D685 | Practical Applications of Prompt | 2 |
| D684 | Introduction to Computer Science | 4 |
| Total Term 2 | 13 credits | |
Term 3
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| D315 | Network and Security - Foundations | 3 |
| C959 | Discrete Mathematics I | 4 |
| D197 | Version Control | 1 |
| C867 | Scripting and Programming - Applications | 4 |
| Total Term 3 | 12 credits | |
Term 4
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| D426 | Data Management - Foundations | 3 |
| D427 | Data Management - Applications | 4 |
| D268 | Introduction to Communication: Connecting with Others | 3 |
| C960 | Discrete Mathematics II | 4 |
| Total Term 4 | 14 credits | |
Term 5
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| D270 | Composition: Successful Self-Expression | 3 |
| D827 | Fundamentals of Information Security | 3 |
| D286 | Java Fundamentals | 3 |
| D287 | Java Frameworks | 3 |
| Total Term 5 | 12 credits | |
Term 6
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| C683 | Natural Science Lab | 2 |
| D288 | Back-End Programming | 3 |
| E155 | Advanced Java | 3 |
| D459 | Introduction to Systems Thinking and Applications | 3 |
| C952 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| Total Term 6 | 14 credits | |
Term 7
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| E082 | Linear Algebra for Engineers | 3 |
| D686 | Operating Systems for Computer Scientists | 3 |
| D281 | Linux Foundations | 3 |
| E074 | Agile for Software Engineering | 3 |
| Total Term 7 | 12 credits | |
Term 8
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| C963 | American Politics and the US Constitution | 3 |
| D321 | AWS Developer | 3 |
| D480 | Software Design and Quality Assurance | 3 |
| C949 | Data Structures and Algorithms I | 4 |
| Total Term 8 | 13 credits | |
Term 9
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| C950 | Data Structures and Algorithms II | 4 |
| D333 | Ethics in Technology | 3 |
| D429 | Introduction to AI for Computer Scientists | 2 |
| D682 | Artificial Intelligence Optimization for Computer Scientists | 3 |
| Total Term 9 | 12 credits | |
Term 10
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| D683 | Advanced AI and ML | 3 |
| D687 | Computer Science Project Development with a Team | 3 |
| Total Term 10 | 6 credits | |
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