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2012-2013 University Catalog
Applied Computer Science, BS
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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. 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 foundation courses (24 credits)
ACS elective (3 credits)
- One CS course numbered above 400.
Concentration (71 credits)
▲ Concentration in Bioinformatics (BNF)
Two approved electives related to bioinformatics (6 credits)
A list of relevant courses can be obtained from the department office. Additional University General Education (24 credits)
- Written Communication: 6 credits
- COMM 100 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
- Literature: 3 credits
- Arts: 3 credits
- Western Civilization/World History: 3 credits
- Social and Behavioral Science: 3 credits
- Global Understanding: 3 credits
▲ Concentration in Computer Game Design (CGDS)
One approved elective related to game design (3 credits)
Choose one course from the following: Natural Science (8 credits)
Additional University General Education (21 credits)
- Written communication: 6 credits
- COMM 100 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
- Literature: 3 credits
- Western Civilization/World History: 3 credits
- Social and Behavioral Science: 3 credits
- Global Understanding: 3 credits
▲ Concentration in Geography (GEOG)
Additional University General Education (22 credits)
▲ Concentration in Software Engineering (SWE)
SWE related (15 credits) chosen from:
Cross-disciplinary (6 credits)
Additional University General Education (31 credits)
- Written Communication: 6 credits
- COMM 100 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
- Literature: 3 credits
- Arts: 3 credits
- Western Civilization/World History: 3 credits
- Social and Behavioral Science: 3 credits
- Global Understanding: 3 credits
- Natural Science: 7 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.
Students must take CS 101 within their first year at the university. Students should take CS 105 during their second semester. A grade of C or better must be earned in CS 306 for this course to satisfy the university general education synthesis requirement. MATH 104, 105 and 108 cannot be counted towards the degree.
Bioinformatics (BNF) Concentration Sample Schedule
First Semester Credits: 16
- Western civilization course Credits: 3
Second Semester Credits: 14
Third Semester Credits: 14
Fourth Semester Credits: 15
Fifth Semester Credits 15
- Social and behavioral science course Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 2
Sixth Semester Credits: 15
Seventh Semester Credits: 16
- Bioinformatics related elective Credits: 3
- Global understanding course Credits: 3
Eighth Semester Credits: 15
- Bioinformatics related elective Credits: 3
- CS Senior course Credits: 3
Computer Game Design (CGDS) Concentration Sample Schedule
First Semester Credits: 16
Second Semester Credits: 15
Third Semester Credits: 16
- Social and behavioral science course Credits: 3
Fourth Semester Credits: 15
- Literature elective Credits: 3
- Western civilization course Credits: 3
Fifth Semester Credits: 14
Sixth Semester Credits: 14
Seventh Semester Credits: 15
- Global understanding course Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Eighth Semester Credits: 15
- CS Senior course Credits: 3
- Game elective Credits: 3
Geography (GEOG) Concentration Sample Schedule
First Semester Credits: 16
Second Semester Credits: 14
Third Semester Credits: 16
- Western civilization course Credits: 3
Fourth Semester Credits: 16
- Arts course Credits: 3
- Natural science course Credits: 4
Fifth Semester Credits 15
- Literature course Credits: 3
Sixth Semester Credits: 16
Seventh Semester Credits: 15
- GGS Senior course Credits: 3
Eighth Semester Credits: 12
- CS Senior course Credits: 3
- Electives Credits: 3
Software Engineering (SWE) Concentration Sample Schedule
First Semester Credits: 16
- Western civilization course Credits: 3
Second Semester Credits: 14
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
Writing-Intensive Requirement
Computer science majors complete the writing-intensive requirement through a sequence of projects and reports in CS 306 and CS 321 . Faculty members provide feedback on students’ expository writing. Repeating Courses
Students may attempt an undergraduate course taught by the Volgenau School of Engineering twice. A third attempt requires approval of the department offering the course. This policy does not apply to STAT 250, which follows the normal university policy for repeating undergraduate courses. Termination from the Major
No math, science, or Volgenau School of Engineering course, required for the major, may be attempted more than three times. Those students who do not successfully complete such a course within three attempts will be terminated from the major. For more information, see the “Termination from the Major” section under Academic Standing. Change of Major
Students requesting a change of major to computer science must have a GPA of at least 2.75 and successfully completed CS 112 or CS 211 and MATH 113, MATH 114, or MATH 125. Advanced Placement, Credit by Exam
Some students may receive credit for CS 112 by passing departmentally administered exams. In addition, a score of 3 on the Advanced Placement (AP) computer science exam qualifies students for credit in CS 112. An AP score of 5, together with demonstrated competence in the programming language used in CS 211, qualifies students for credit in CS 211. A score of 4 on the International Baccalaureate (IB) computer science exam qualifies students for credits in CS 112, and a score of 5 or more qualifies students for credit in CS 211. Grades
Students must earn a C or better in any course intended to satisfy a prerequisite for a computer science course. Computer science majors may not use more than one course with grade of C- or lower toward department requirements. |
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