Bachelor of Science Degree - Computer Science

Overview (Updated 02-22-23)

Degree Requirements:

• General Education Courses
• Major Courses
• Electives

Degree available in Bismarck and DSUlive. Degree available online beginning Fall 2023.

Student Learning Outcomes

A student successfully completing the above major will be able to:

1. Explain the capabilities and limitations of computers and algorithms. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III, and VI.)
2. Design and implement software. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III and VI.)
3. Program in several languages including the ability to self-learn new languages. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III, and VI.)
4. Apply their computer science academic knowledge in the context of professional development. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes V and VI.)

Career Options

Why should you pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree - Computer Science?

Computer science majors study hardware and software design as a basis for understanding and creating apps to improve personal, business, or scientific processes.

Possible Career Paths

• Computer Programmer
• Software Developer
• Computer Systems Analyst

Requirements

Choose one course from the following electives:

CSCI 181	Web Management	3
CSCI 185	Linux Operating Systems	3
CSCI 221	Computer Networks	3
CSCI 485	Data Mining	4

Computer Science Major Courses

CSCI 160	Computer Science I	4
CSCI 161	Computer Science II	4
CSCI 174	Intermediate Programming In C++	4
CSCI 300	Programming Languages	3
CSCI 301	Software Engineering	3
CSCI 303	Scripting Programming	3
CSCI 310	Advanced Computer Programming In Java	4
CSCI 342	Object Programming With Data Structures	4
CSCI 360	Database Management	4
CSCI 370	Computer Organization	4
CSCI 401	Object-Oriented Analysis and Design	4
CSCI 420	Algorithm Analysis and Theory	4
CSCI 430	Operating Systems	4
CSCI 486	Social Implications of Computing	3
CSCI 491	Computer Science Seminar	1-6
	Three Credits Required
MATH 165	Calculus I	4
MATH 208	Discrete Mathematics	3

Total Credit Hours:

65-66

Semester Sequence

First Semester

COMM 110	Fundamentals Of Public Speaking	3
ENGL 110	College Composition I	3
MATH 165	Calculus I	4
UNIV 100	Freshman Seminar	1
Elective	CSCI 120 - Computer Programming I is recommended	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Second Semester

CSCI 160	Computer Science I	4
ENGL 120	College Composition II	3
HPER 100	Concepts of Fitness and Wellness	2
MATH 208	Discrete Mathematics	3
General Education	Natural Science Course/Lab	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

Third Semester

CSCI 101	Introduction To Computers	3
CSCI 161	Computer Science II	4
General Education	Creative Expression Course	3
General Education	Literature Course	3
CSCI Elective	CSCI 181, 185, 221 or 303	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Fourth Semester

CSCI 174	Intermediate Programming In C++	4
General Education	Global Perspectives Course	3
General Education	Human Behavior and Governance Course	3
General Education	Social Science Course	3
General Education	General Education Elective	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Junior and Senior Years - Fall Odd Years

CSCI 301	Software Engineering	3
CSCI 310	Advanced Computer Programming In Java	4
CSCI 360	Database Management	4
Elective	Any course of your choice	3
Total Credit Hours:		14

Junior and Senior Years - Fall Even Years

CSCI 342	Object Programming With Data Structures	4
CSCI 370	Computer Organization	4
Electives	Any course of your choice	6
Total Credit Hours:		14

Junior and Senior Years - Spring Even Years

CSCI 300	Programming Languages	3
CSCI 401	Object-Oriented Analysis and Design	4
CSCI 486	Social Implications of Computing	3
Electives	Any course of your choice	4
Total Credit Hours:		14

Junior and Senior Years - Spring Odd Years

CSCI 303	Scripting Programming	3
CSCI 420	Algorithm Analysis and Theory	4
CSCI 430	Operating Systems	4
Elective	Any course of your choice	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Take CSCI 491 last spring semester.