Wilkes University College of Arts and Sciences 19 courses 120 total credits
Total minimum number of credits required for a major in Computer Science leading to the B.A. degree - 120. The Department of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science offers a program of study leading to the B.A. or B.S degree with a major in Computer Science. Interested students may also pursue Computer Science as a minor area of study. Computer Science Major, B.A. Computer Science (CS) majors gain a broad education in the conceptual foundations and underlying theories of computer science, including algorithms, computer architecture, data structures, operating systems and software engineering. Our mission is to prepare our students for the modern workforce by focusing on Computer Science and the following technology pillars for Industry 4.0: Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Internet of Things, and Big Data. By addressing the data-centric, analytic needs of today we educate students to address real-world challenges across all disciplines. We aim to provide students with: 1. The knowledge and skills necessary for development of software for cyber-physical systems through the use of computational, data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence algorithms on public platforms and local systems. 2. The ability to work effectively within a team, understanding issues of power and privilege, to utilize appropriate practices within a professional, legal and ethical framework. 3. The meta-skills required to advance their...
| Total Credits | 120 credits |
First Semester
Distribution Requirement Credits: 4/3.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 125 | Fundamentals of Programming/WGS | 4 |
| FYF 101 | First-Year Foundations | 3 |
| ENG 101 or MTH 111 | Composition or Calculus I | 4 |
| Total First Semester | 14-15 credits | |
Second Semester
Also required: Distribution Requirement (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 126 | Object-oriented Programming | 4 |
| CS 246 | C and Unix | 4 |
| ENG 101 | Composition | 4 |
| Total Second Semester | 14-15 credits | |
Third Semester
CS Elective Credits: 3/4. Distribution Requirement (3 credits)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 231 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| CS 245 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 4 |
| CS 235 or COM 101 | Database Management or Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total Third Semester | 16 credits | |
Fourth Semester
Also required: Distribution Requirement (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 234 | Concurrent Programming | 4 |
| ENG 202 | Technical and Professional Writing | 3 |
| COM 101 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total Fourth Semester | 16 credits | |
Fifth Semester
Also required: CS Elective (3 credits); Distribution Requirements (6 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 319 or CS 327 | Principles of Programming Languages or Compiler Design | 3 |
| CS 235 | Database Management | 3 |
| Total Fifth Semester | 16 credits | |
Sixth Semester
Also required: Distribution Requirement (3 credits); Free Electives (6 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 334 | Software Engineering Practicum | 4 |
| CS 326 | Operating System Principles | 3 |
| CS 328 | Algorithms | 3 |
| Total Sixth Semester | 15 credits | |
Seventh Semester
Also required: Distribution Requirement (3 credits); Free Electives (9 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 391 | Senior Projects | 3 |
| Total Seventh Semester | 15 credits | |
Summary of the Minimum Credit Distribution for the Major in Computer Science:
Also required: CS Electives (6-8 credits); Science Electives (6 credits); Distribution Requirements (18 credits); Free Electives (25 credits).
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