Applied Computer Science, B.A.

1. General University Course Requirements: 43-45 credits

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2. Lower-division Core: 39 credits

• CPSC 101 - Introduction to Computer Science 3 credits

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• CPSC 105 - Java I 3 credits or
• CPSC 131 - Program Design and Development 3 credits

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• CPSC 205 - Java II 3 credits or
• CPSC 240 - Advanced Programming 3 credits

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• CPSC 112 - Internet Programming I 3 credits
• CPSC 110 - Computer Maint & Trouble Shoot 3 credits
• CPSC 235 - Networking I 3 credits
• CPSC 230 - Databases I 3 credits

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• MATH 135 - Business Algebra 3 credits or
• MATH 140 - College Algebra 3 credits

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• MATH 245 - Business Calculus 3 credits or
• MATH 150 - Trigonometry 3 credits

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• MATH 221 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 credits
• PHIL 210H - Logic & Critical Reasoning (Honors) 3 credits
• ART 170 - Basic Design I 3 credits
• PSY 102 - Introduction to Human Relationships 3 credits

3. Upper-division Core: 39-42 credits

• CPSC 320 - Networking II 3 credits
• CPSC 325 - Computr Maint & Trble Shoot II 3 credits
• CPSC 309W - Software Development 3 credits
• CPSC 312 - Internet Programming II 3 credits
• CPSC 321 - Operating Systems 3 credits
• CPSC 330 - Databases II 3 credits
• CPSC 340 - Data Structures and Data Management 3 credits
• CPSC 344 - Database Management 3 credits
• CPSC 350W - Systems Analysis and Design 3 credits
• CPSC 490 - Internship 1-12 credits
• CPSC 495 - Special Project 3 credits
• ENG 351W - Technical and Report Writing 3 credits
• ART 370 - Graphic Design I 3 credits

4. Second 1-year programming sequence: 6 credits

• CPSC 131 - Program Design and Development 3 credits

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• CPSC 240 - Advanced Programming 3 credits or
• CPSC 105 - Java I 3 credits

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• CPSC 205 - Java II 3 credits or
• CPSC 310 - Python I 3 credits

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• CPSC 311 - Python II 3 credits or
• CPSC 315 - Perl I 3 credits

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• CPSC 316 - Perl II 3 credits

5. Elective & Upper-division Electives (as needed): 27-33 credits

Minimum total credits 126, including 48 upper-division credits

Optional Business Minor for Applied Computer Science Students: 19 credits

In conjunction with the business program, applied computer science students can earn an optional minor in Business Administration by completing the following sequence of coursework:

• BADM 101 - Introduction to Business Management 3 credits
• BADM 215W - Business Skills & Tech Comms 3 credits
• BADM 342W - Organizational Behavior 3 credits
• BADM 380 - Management of Information Systems 4 credits
• BADM 384 - Developing Managerial Skills 3 credits
• BADM 400 - Conflict Management and Negotiation 3 credits

Course Guide for Applied Computer Science

All students are expected to meet regularly with their assigned advisor regarding their course of study and progress toward degree/program completion.