2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

Applied Computer Science, BS


Banner Code: VS-BS-ACS

School: Volgenau School of Engineering 

Department: Computer Science 

This program presents an innovative approach to the integration of computer science with other disciplines that require expertise in computing techniques.  These disciplines do not merely use computing but create new and interesting problems for computer scientists.

Degree Requirements


For the BS-ACS degree, students must complete 120 credits, including the university general education  requirements, consisting of humanities, social sciences, synthesis, and basic science requirements (if needed).  The program requires foundation, core, and concentration courses as described below. These course requirements provide expertise in programming, computer systems, software requirements and modeling, formal methods, and analysis of algorithms.

ACS elective (3 credits)


  • One CS course numbered above 400.

Concentration (at least 36 credits)


Students take at least 36 additional credits to meet course requirements of one of the concentrations. These credits include either STAT 344 or a course in statistics relevant to the concentration.

▲ Concentration in Bioinformatics (BNF)


▲ Concentration in Computer Game Design (CGDS)


The natural science requirement will include PHYS 160/161 and one additional lab science.

▲ Concentration in Geography (GEOG)


▲ Concentration in Software Engineering (SWE)


Total: 120 credits


Sample Schedules


Students should consult the sample schedules below and ensure that course prerequisites are satisfied. Students should obtain computer-generated audits periodically to ensure that degree requirements are being met.

Bioinformatics (BNF) Concentration Sample Schedule


First Semester Credits: 16


  •  Western civilization course   Credits: 3

Fourth Semester Credits: 15


  •  Literature  Credits:  3

Fifth Semester Credits 15


  • Social and behavioral science course   Credits:  3
  • Elective   Credits: 2

Seventh Semester Credits: 16


  • Bioinformatics related elective   Credits: 3
  • Global understanding course   Credits:  3
  • Synthesis course   Credits:  3

Eighth Semester Credits: 15


  • Bioinformatics related elective   Credits:  3
  • CS Senior course   Credits:  3

Computer Game Design (CGDS) Concentration Sample Schedule


Third Semester Credits: 16


  • Social and behavioral science course   Credits:  3

Fourth Semester Credits: 15


  • Literature elective   Credits:  3
  • Western civilization course   Credits:  3

Sixth Semester Credits: 14


  • Lab science   Credits: 4

Seventh Semester Credits: 15


  • Global understanding course   Credits:  3
  • Game elective   Credits:  3
  • Elective   Credits:  3

Eighth Semester Credits: 15


  • CS Senior course   Credits:  3
  • Game elective   Credits:  3
  • Synthesis   Credits:  3

Geography (GEOG) Concentration Sample Schedule


Third Semester Credits: 16


  • Western civilization course   Credits:  3

Fourth Semester Credits: 16


  • Arts course   Credits:  3
  • Natural science course   Credits:  4

Seventh Semester Credits: 15


  • GGS Senior course  Credits:  3

Eighth Semester Credits: 12


  • CS Senior course   Credits:  3
  • Synthesis course   Credits:  3
  • Electives   Credits:  3

Software Engineering (SWE) Concentration Sample Schedule


First Semester Credits: 16


  • Western civilization course   Credits:  3

Third Semester Credits: 14


  • Natural science course   Credits:  4

Fourth Semester Credits: 15


  • Literature course   Credits:  3
  • Natural science course   Credits:  3

Fifth Semester Credits 15


  • SWE Cross disciplinary course   Credits:  3
  • Social and behavioral science course   Credits:  3

Sixth Semester Credits: 15


  • SWE related course   Credits:  3
  • Fine arts course   Credits:  3
  • Global understanding course   Credits:  3

Seventh Semester Credits: 16


  • SWE related course   Credits:  3
  • SWE related course   Credits:  3
  • Elective   Credits:  3

Eighth Semester Credits: 15


  • SWE related course   Credits:  3
  • SWE related course   Credits:  3
  • CS Senior course   Credits:  3