The Computer Science major emphasizes the development of large software systems. It consists of prescriptive courses and elective courses.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescriptive Courses | ||
| CS 230 | Fundamentals of Computing | 3 |
| CS 231 | Computer Programming I | 3 |
| CS 232 | Computer Programming II | 3 |
| CS 234 | Discrete Computational Structures | 3 |
| CS 304 | Technical Writing for Computer Science (WI) | 3 |
| CS 310 | Software Engineering I | 3 |
| CS 331 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| CS 333 | Computer Organization and Architecture | 3 |
| CS 350 | Fundamentals of Computer Operating Systems | 3 |
| CS 450 | Computer Networking | 3 |
| CS 462 | Ethics and Legal Issues (WI) | 3 |
| CS 488 | Database Systems | 3 |
| CS 491 | Software Engineering II | 3 |
| Game Development | ||
| CS 339 | Game Design I | 3 |
| CS 439 | Game Design II | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Human-Computer Interaction | ||
| Computer Graphics | ||
| Artificial Intelligence | ||
Courses in the major may not be taken until all prerequisites are completed with a grade of “C” or better.
In addition to the major courses, support courses required are:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MS 125 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MS 126 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MS 302 | Applied Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MS 352 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
Note: This schedule reflects the computer science program beginning with MS 125 Calculus I (4). Freshman computer science majors needing additional preparation before beginning calculus will be placed in the appropriate algebra or precalculus courses that provide this preparation. See advisor.
In addition to courses noted below, candidates for graduation must successfully complete all JSU Academic Regulations. More information about general education requirements can be found in the Summary of Degrees/Requirements section of the catalog.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| EH Composition sequence | 3 | |
| Natural Science sequence | 4 | |
| CS 201 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| CS 230 | Fundamentals of Computing | 3 |
| SSC 101 | First Year Experience | 0 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| EH Composition sequence | 3 | |
| EH 141 | Speech | 3 |
| Natural Science sequence | 4 | |
| CS 231 | Computer Programming I | 3 |
| CS 234 | Discrete Computational Structures | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| MS 125 | Calculus I | 4 |
| History | 3 | |
| CS 232 | Computer Programming II | 3 |
| CS 304 | Technical Writing for Computer Science (WI) | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MS 126 | Calculus II | 4 |
| History/Social/Behavioral Science 1 | 3 | |
| CS 310 | Software Engineering I | 3 |
| CS 331 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| CS 333 | Computer Organization and Architecture | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Literature | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| CS 488 | Database Systems | 3 |
| Computer Science Electives 2 | 3 | |
| MS 302 | Applied Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Humanities & Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| CS 350 | Fundamentals of Computer Operating Systems | 3 |
| CS 491 | Software Engineering II | 3 |
| MS 352 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| CS 450 | Computer Networking | 3 |
| Computer Science Electives 2 | 3 | |
| Electives | 8 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| CS 462 | Ethics and Legal Issues (WI) | 3 |
| Computer Science Electives 2 | 3 | |
| Computer Science Electives 2 | 3 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| 1 | Either a history sequence or a literature sequence is required. |
| 2 | Game Development Courses: CS 339 Game Design I (3), CS 439 Game Design II (3), and two of the following: CS 430 Human-Computer Interaction (3), CS 432 Computer Graphics (3), or CS 444 Artificial Intelligence (3) |