Wilkes University College of Arts and Sciences 18 courses 120 total credits
Total minimum number of credits required for a major in Computer Science leading to the B.S. 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 Data Science. Interested students may also pursue Computer Science as a minor area of study. Data Science (DASC) combines math and statistics, specialized programming, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning with specific domain expertise to uncover actionable insights hidden in an organization’s data. These insights can be used to guide decision making and strategic planning. 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...
| 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 |
Second Semester
Distribution Requirement Credits: 4/3.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 126 | Object-oriented Programming | 4 |
| MTH 112 | Calculus II | 4 |
| CS 246 | C and Unix | 4 |
| ENG 101 | Composition | 4 |
Third Semester
Also required: Distribution Requirement (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 245 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 4 |
| MTH 231 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| CS 231 or CS 235 | Introduction to Data Science or Database Management | 4 |
| COM 101 | Public Speaking | 3 |
Fourth Semester
Also required: Data Science Elective (3-4 credits); Distribution Requirement (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 202 | Technical and Professional Writing | 3 |
| MTH 150 or MTH 351 | Elementary Statistics or Probability and Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| COM 101 | Public Speaking | 3 |
Fifth Semester
Data Science Elective (3-4 credits) Lab Science I. Distribution Requirement (3 credits)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 231 or CS 235 | Introduction to Data Science or Database Management | 4 |
| CS 340 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
Sixth Semester
Also required: Data Science Elective (3-4 credits); Lab Science II (4 credits); Distribution Requirement (3 credits); Free Electives (6 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 331 | Data Science Practicum | 4 |
Seventh Semester
Also required: Data Science Elective (3-4 credits); Free Electives (9 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 391 | Senior Projects | 3 |
| CS 340 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
Summary of Minimum Credit Distribution
Also required: Computer Science Electives (6-8 credits); Science Electives (12 credits); Distribution Requirements (14 credits); Free Electives (33-35 credits).
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