Computer Science, B.S.

Location(s): Dickinson Campus, Online, DSUlive

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Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science a major within the School of Applied Sciences. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.

Degree Requirements:

General Education Courses
Major Courses
Electives

Degree available in Bismarck, DSUlive, and online

Career Options

Why should you pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree - Computer Science?

Computer science majors study hardware and software design as a basis for understanding and creating apps to improve personal, business, or scientific processes.

Possible Career Paths

Computer Programmer
Software Developer
Computer Systems Analyst

Requirements

Choose one course from the following electives:

CSCI 181 - Web Management Credits: 3
CSCI 185 - Linux Operating Systems & Shell Programming Credits: 3
CSCI 221 - Fundamentals of Cyber Security and Cloud Computing Credits: 3

Computer Science Major Courses

CSCI 160 - Computer Science I Credits: 4
CSCI 161 - Computer Science II Credits: 4
CSCI 174 - IntermediateProgramming In C++ Credits: 4
CSCI 300 - Programming Languages Credits: 3
CSCI 301 - Software Engineering Credits: 3
CSCI 303 - Python Programming and Artificial Intellegence Credits: 3
CSCI 310 - Advanced Computer Programming In Java Credits: 4
CSCI 342 - Object Programming With Data Structures Credits: 4
CSCI 360 - Database Management Credits: 4
CSCI 370 - Computer Organization Credits: 4
CSCI 401 - Application Development Credits: 4
CSCI 420 - Algorithm Analysis and Theory Credits: 4
CSCI 430 - Operating Systems Credits: 4
CSCI 485 - Data Mining and Machine Learning Credits: 4
CSCI 486 - Social Implications of Computing Credits: 3
CSCI 491 - Computer Science Seminar Credits: 1-6
Three Credits Required
MATH 165 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH 208 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3

Total: 69

Semester Sequence

First Semester

COMM 110 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credits: 3
ENGL 110 - College Composition I Credits: 3
MATH 165 - Calculus I Credits: 4
UNIV 100 - Freshman Seminar Credits: 1
Elective - CSCI 120 - Computer Programming I is recommended Credits: 3

Subtotal: 16

Second Semester

CSCI 160 - Computer Science I Credits: 4
ENGL 120 - College Composition II Credits: 3
HPER 100 - Concepts of Fitness & Wellness Credits: 2
MATH 208 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
General Education - Natural Science Course/Lab Credits: 4

Subtotal: 16

Third Semester

CSCI 101 - Introduction to Computers Credits: 3
CSCI 161 - Computer Science II Credits: 4
General Education - Creative Expression Course Credits: 3
General Education - Literature Course Credits: 3

CSCI Elective

CSCI 181 - Web Management Credits: 3
CSCI 185 - Linux Operating Systems & Shell Programming Credits: 3
CSCI 221 - Fundamentals of Cyber Security and Cloud Computing Credits: 3
OR
CSCI 303 - Python Programming and Artificial Intellegence Credits: 3

Subtotal: 16

Fourth Semester

CSCI 174 - IntermediateProgramming In C++ Credits: 4
General Education - Global Perspectives Course Credits: 3
General Education - Human Behavior and Governance Course Credits: 3
General Education - Social Science Course Credits: 3
General Education - General Education Elective Credits: 3

Subtotal: 16

Junior and Senior Years - Fall Odd Years

CSCI 301 - Software Engineering Credits: 3
CSCI 310 - Advanced Computer Programming In Java Credits: 4
CSCI 360 - Database Management Credits: 4
Elective - Any course of your choice Credits: 3

Subtotal: 14

Junior and Senior Years - Fall Even Years

CSCI 342 - Object Programming With Data Structures Credits: 4
CSCI 370 - Computer Organization Credits: 4
Electives - Any course of your choice Credits: 6

Subtotal: 14

Junior and Senior Years - Spring Even Years

CSCI 300 - Programming Languages Credits: 3
CSCI 401 - Application Development Credits: 4
CSCI 486 - Social Implications of Computing Credits: 3
Electives - Any course of your choice Credits: 4

Subtotal: 14

Junior and Senior Years - Spring Odd Years

CSCI 303 - Python Programming and Artificial Intellegence Credits: 3
CSCI 420 - Algorithm Analysis and Theory Credits: 4
CSCI 430 - Operating Systems Credits: 4
Elective - Any course of your choice Credits: 3

Subtotal: 15

Take CSCI 491 last spring semester.

Student Learning Outcomes

A student successfully completing the above major will be able to:

Explain the capabilities and limitations of computers and algorithms. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, V, VI, VII, and VII.)
Design and implement software. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, V, VI, VII, and VII.)
Program in several languages including the ability to self-learn new languages. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, V, VI, VII, and VIII.)
Apply their computer science academic knowledge in the context of professional development. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes VII and X.)