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Computer Science, B.S.

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General Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements (124 Cr.)

Major Requirements (Minimum 36 Cr.)

CS 157 - Algorithms and Programming Credits: 3
CS 158 - Algorithms and Abstract Data Types Credits: 3
CS 250 - Object Oriented Programming Credits: 3
CS 493 - Seminar in Professional Practices Credits: 2

One course from the following options:

CS 358 - Software Design and Development Credits: 4
CS 372 - Computability and Computational, Complexity Credits: 4

At least 12 additional credits must be from Computer Science or allowed elective courses numbered 300 or above

Remaining credits must be from Computer Science or allowed elective courses numbered 200 or above

Additional Required Courses

MATH 220 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3

One course from the following options:

MATH 126 - Calculus and Functions Part II Credits: 4
MATH 131 - Calculus I Credits: 4

One course from the following options:

BUS 205 - Business Statistics Credits: 3
CE 202 - Statistical Applications in Civil, Engineering Credits: 3
PSY 201 - Statistical Methods Credits: 3
STAT 140 - General Statistics Credits: 3
STAT 240 - Statistical Analysis Credits: 3

Table of Non-CS Classes Allowed as CS Elective

DATA 151 - Introduction to Data Science Credits: 3 200-Level
ECE 221 - Digital Logic Design Credits: 3 300-Level
MATH 371 - Experimental Mathematics Credits: 3 300-Level
DATA 374 - Computational Linear Algebra Credits: 3 300-Level
DATA 433 - Data Mining and Applications Credits: 3 300-Level

Degree Map

Credits: 124

2020

Freshman Year

Fall: Semester 1

VUE 101 - Valparaiso University Experience: Exploring Values Credits: 4
MATH 131 - Calculus I Credits: 4
CS 157 - Algorithms and Programming Credits: 3
Cultural Diversity Credits: 3
Health and Wellness Credits: 1

Total Credits: 15

Spring: Semester 2

VUE 102 - Valparaiso University Experience: Finding Your Voice Credits: 4
MATH 220 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
CS 158 - Algorithms and Abstract Data Types Credits: 3
Natural Science with lab Credits: 4
Humanities Credits: 3

Total Credits: 17

Sophomore Year

Fall: Semester 3

CS 250 - Object Oriented Programming Credits: 3
Statistics Credits: 3
CS Elective 200+ level Credits: 3
THEO 100 - The Christian Tradition Credits: 3
Minor Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Spring: Semester 4

CS 358 - Software Design and Development Credits: 4 (if not taking CS 372 ) or elective
CS Elective 200+ level Credits: 3
CS Elective 200+ level Credits: 3
Minor Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Junior Year

Fall: Semester 5

CS 372 - Computability and Computational, Complexity Credits: 4 (if not taking CS 358 ) or elective
Upper-level Theology Credits: 3
Minor Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Spring: Semester 6

CS Elective 300+ level Credits: 3
Natural Science with lab Credits: 4
CS 493 - Seminar in Professional Practices Credits: 2
Elective Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Senior Year

Fall: Semester 7

CS Elective 300+ level Credits: 3
CS Elective 300+ level Credits: 3
Social Science Credits: 3
Minor Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Spring: Semester 8

CS Elective 300+ level Credits: 3
Social Science Credits: 3
Minor Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 2
Elective Credits: 2

Total Credits: 16

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