B.S. in Computer Science - Specialty Option Undergraduate Programme By Western Kentucky University |TopUniversities

B.S. in Computer Science - Specialty Option

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Computer science is one of the most exciting and rapidly developing of all disciplines. There is the fun stuff, like software used in games and film animation. Then there is the serious side, like the need to protect important information transmitted over public networks. Between these lies a vast array of professional opportunities. Nearly every organization, from the largest corporation to the smallest non-profit, needs people to support its computing infrastructure. There are many variations in co-op and entry-level positions. Beyond these lie numerous career opportunities, some with a technical or academic flavor, and others more managerial. Computer science is not always easy. It requires an attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and continue to learn on your own. But the results at the end tend to be well-paid positions with pleasant working conditions. And any labor survey is likely to show computer science-related positions as among the fastest growing areas of employment over the next decade. This option is for students who are interested in an area which does not have a minor or which is interdisciplinary in nature. A set of courses with the student's interest as their focus is selected by the student with the advisor's approval. The student must take two additional Computer Science Courses: CS 381 Introduction to Computer Network and CS 443: Database management systems. Requirements for Specialty Option: All CS courses counting towards the CS program major must be completed with a C or better. Completion of the following CS core courses (41 hrs): CS 180 Computer Science I (4 hrs) CS 221 Computer Science II (4 hrs) CS 325 Computer Organization and Architecture (3 hrs) CS 339 Computer Science III (3 hrs) CS 351 Introduction to Database (3 hrs) CS 360 Software Engineering (3 hrs) CS 381 Introduction to Computer Network (3 hrs) CS 382 Programming Languages (3 hrs) CS 396 Intermediate Software Project (3 hrs) CS 421 Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis (3 hrs) CS 425 Operating Systems I (3 hrs) CS 443 Database Management (3 hrs) CS 496 Senior Project and Professional Practice (3 hrs)

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Computer science is one of the most exciting and rapidly developing of all disciplines. There is the fun stuff, like software used in games and film animation. Then there is the serious side, like the need to protect important information transmitted over public networks. Between these lies a vast array of professional opportunities. Nearly every organization, from the largest corporation to the smallest non-profit, needs people to support its computing infrastructure. There are many variations in co-op and entry-level positions. Beyond these lie numerous career opportunities, some with a technical or academic flavor, and others more managerial. Computer science is not always easy. It requires an attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and continue to learn on your own. But the results at the end tend to be well-paid positions with pleasant working conditions. And any labor survey is likely to show computer science-related positions as among the fastest growing areas of employment over the next decade. This option is for students who are interested in an area which does not have a minor or which is interdisciplinary in nature. A set of courses with the student's interest as their focus is selected by the student with the advisor's approval. The student must take two additional Computer Science Courses: CS 381 Introduction to Computer Network and CS 443: Database management systems. Requirements for Specialty Option: All CS courses counting towards the CS program major must be completed with a C or better. Completion of the following CS core courses (41 hrs): CS 180 Computer Science I (4 hrs) CS 221 Computer Science II (4 hrs) CS 325 Computer Organization and Architecture (3 hrs) CS 339 Computer Science III (3 hrs) CS 351 Introduction to Database (3 hrs) CS 360 Software Engineering (3 hrs) CS 381 Introduction to Computer Network (3 hrs) CS 382 Programming Languages (3 hrs) CS 396 Intermediate Software Project (3 hrs) CS 421 Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis (3 hrs) CS 425 Operating Systems I (3 hrs) CS 443 Database Management (3 hrs) CS 496 Senior Project and Professional Practice (3 hrs)

Admission Requirements

6+
Applicants must have a cumulative 2.50 GPA. Other English Language Requirements: TOEFL score of 525 on Paper-based test. Students can also prove English proficiency by completing ESLI or ELS Level 109.

Jan-2000

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