Bachelor of Science in Computer Science- Software Engineering Concentration
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) program with a concentration in Software Engineering is a 183-credit program offered online. The program consists of 51 credit hours of general education, 88 credit hours devoted to the computer science core, an 44 credit hours for the software engineering concentration.
This degree program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career centered on building computer software solutions through programming with algorithmic techniques. Students will explore a broad range of theoretical and practical knowledge, methods, processes, techniques and skills to effectively design and develop the computer software according to domain-specific requirements. This program has a General Track and three concentrations: Cybersecurity Engineering, Software Engineering, and Data Science.
The curriculum of BSCS offers broad and detailed knowledge on how a computer’s software works, and how to design and develop different levels and types of computer software. This is different from the curriculum of the Computer Engineering program which is focused on how to design and develop computer hardware. It is also different from the curriculum of the Information Technology program, which is focused on how to apply both computer hardware and software to design, develop and support high level end-user-oriented business systems, services or applications.
Program Learning Outcomes:
General:
- Apply the theory of programming language, and program in multiple high-level programming languages by using suitable programming fundamentals, abstraction modeling, data structures, and algorithms to solve non-trivial problems.
- Examine and apply in-depth knowledge of computer architecture, operating systems, databases, parallel computing, mobile computing, software engineering, big data analytics, computer networking and computer security when constructing technical solutions.
- Work both individually and as part of a team to develop and deliver quality software and associated requirements analysis, design and testing artifacts.
- Reconcile conflicting project objectives by finding acceptable compromises within the limitations of cost, time, knowledge, existing systems, and organizations.
- Design appropriate solutions in one or more application domains using broad computer science knowledge foundation and software engineering approaches that integrate ethical, social, legal, and economic concerns.
Concentration Learning Outcomes:
Software Engineering:
- Acquire knowledge of new models, methods, technologies, professional standards, and the context-specific best practices of software engineering as they emerge.
- Choose and apply appropriate theories, models, techniques, processes and tools that provide a basis for problem identification, software requirement analysis, software design, software implementation and testing, as well as software development project management.
Degree Requirements
Courses: General Education
| COMS105 | Interpersonal Communication | 4.5 |
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| COMS203 | Speech Communications | 4.5 |
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| ENGL104 | Introductory Written Communication | 4.5 |
| ENGL105 | Professional Written Communications | 4.5 |
| HIST101 | Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century | 4.5 |
| MATH111 | College Algebra for Technical Programs | 4.5 |
| PHIL101 | Introduction to Ethics | 4.5 |
| PSYC102 | Introductory Psychology | 4.5 |
| SCI101 | Introduction to the Sciences | 4.5 |
| SCI103 | Science and Technology- Laboratory Course | 1.5 |
| SCI201 | Environmental Science and Sustainability | 4.5 |
| SOCL202 | Social Perspectives on Race, Gender, and Class | 4.5 |
| UNIV104 | Academic and Career Success | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 51 |
Courses: Core
| CE242 | Computer Architecture | 4 |
| CS101 | Problem Solving in Computer Science | 4 |
| CS118 | Principles of Programming Languages | 4 |
| CS119 | Introduction of Programming | 4 |
| CS219 | Python Programming | 4 |
| CS221 | SQL Programming | 4 |
| CS226 | Java Programming | 4 |
| CS228 | C++ Programming | 4 |
| CS233 | Fundamentals of Data Structures | 4 |
| CS253 | Introduction to Database Systems | 4 |
| CS267 | Computer Algorithms | 4 |
| CS311 | Mobile Programming | 4 |
| CS337 | Introduction to Parallel Computing | 4 |
| CS341 | Principles of Operating Systems | 4 |
| CS349 | Software Engineering | 4 |
| CS356 | Foundations of Big Data Analytics | 4 |
| CS491 | Computer Science Team Project I | 4 |
| CS492 | Computer Science Team Project II | 4 |
| CSS150 | Introduction to Computer Security | 4 |
| IT204 | Fundamentals of Networking | 4 |
| MATH211 | Applications of Discrete Mathematics for Computer Systems and IT | 4 |
| MATH311 | Data Driven Statistics for Computer Systems and IT | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 88 |
Courses- Concentration
| CS227 | Linux Programming | 4 |
| CS361 | Principles of User Interface Design | 4 |
| CS368 | Fundamentals of Software Requirements | 4 |
| CS374 | Fundamentals of Software Design | 4 |
| CS468 | Software Service Construction | 4 |
| CS469 | Software Quality Assurance | 4 |
| BSCSELE | Select 20 Credits from the list of courses shown below | 20 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 44 |
note that all courses are not offered at all campuses. Consult with your academic advisor.
Courses- Elective Choices
| CS349 | Software Engineering | 4 |
| CS367 | Streaming Data Analytics | 4 |
| CS378 | NoSQL Databases | 4 |
| CS379 | Machine Learning | 4 |
| CS473 | Data Mining | 4 |
| CS479 | Data Visualization | 4 |
| CSS200 | Principles of Network Security | 4 |
| CSS250 | Security Risk Management | 4 |
| CSS280 | Ethical Hacking | 4 |
| CSS321 | Software Assurance | 4 |
| EM200 | Introduction to Website Development | 4 |
| EM218 | Web Development II | 4 |
| EM228 | Scripting for the Web | 4 |
| EM270 | Emerging Media and Technology | 4 |
| IT304 | Computer Networks and Communications | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 183
Area of Study
- Engineering & Computer Science