Computer Science, BS

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Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Sonoma State University Bachelor of Science in Computer Science will demonstrate the ability to:

Apply software design and engineering principles to develop and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given need.
Apply theoretical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer organization fundamentals to analyze the tradeoffs involved in designing computer-based solutions.
Select appropriate tools and techniques for a given computing task, and quickly develop proficiency with new tools.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with others to accomplish professional goals.
Drawing on the foundations of a strong liberal arts education, make informed ethical judgments grounded in social and professional responsibility.

Degree Requirements

See the “Degree Requirements ” in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements.

General Education Requirements (48 units)

See the “General Education ” requirements in the University Catalog for information on General Education requirements. Some major requirements may double count for GE requirements.

Major Core Requirements (49 units)

CS 115 - Programming I Unit(s): 4
CS 210 - Introduction to Unix Unit(s): 1
CS 215 - Programming II Unit(s): 4
CS 242 - Discrete Structures for Computer Science Unit(s): 4
CS 252 - Introduction to Computer Organization Unit(s): 4
CS 315 - Data Structures Unit(s): 4
CS 351 - Computer Architecture Unit(s): 4
CS 355 - Database Management Systems Design Unit(s): 4
CS 370 - Software Design and Development Unit(s): 4
CS 415 - Algorithm Analysis Unit(s): 4
CS 450 - Operating Systems Unit(s): 4
CS 454 - Theory of Computation Unit(s): 4
CS 460 - Programming Languages Unit(s): 4

Computer Science Electives (9 units)

Choose 9 units of upper-division CS electives (see list below). No more than 3 units can be satisfied by a combination of CS 349 , CS 390 , CS 391 , CS 495 , and CS 497 .

* Selected topics courses include Bioinformatics, Data Compression, Wireless Networks, Mobile Application Development, and other current topics in computer science.

CS 330 - Introduction to Game Programming Unit(s): 3
CS 340 - Computer Security and Malware Unit(s): 3
CS 349 - Problem Solving in a Team Environment Unit(s): 1
CS 360 - Object-Oriented Programming Unit(s): 3
CS 365 - Computer Networking and the Internet Unit(s): 3
CS 375 - Computer Graphics Unit(s): 3
CS 385 - Selected Topics in Computer Science Unit(s): 1-4
CS 386 - Selected Topics in CS with Lab Unit(s): 3
CS 390 - Computer Science Colloquium Unit(s): 1
CS 391 - Computing Professions Unit(s): 1
CS 425 - Parallel Computing Unit(s): 3
CS 452 - Compiler Design and Construction Unit(s): 3
CS 465 - Data Communications Unit(s): 3
CS 479 - Computer Vision Fundamentals Unit(s): 3
CS 480 - Artificial Intelligence Unit(s): 3
CS 495 - Special Studies Unit(s): 1-4
CS 497 - Internship Unit(s): 1-3

CS Capstone Requirement (3 units)

One of the following courses:

CS 470 - Advanced Software Design Project Unit(s): 3
CS 496 - Senior Research Project Unit(s): 3

Required Supporting Courses (10 units)

MATH 161 - Differential and Integral Calculus I Unit(s): 4

Two additional courses from the following:

MATH 165 - Elementary Applied Statistics Unit(s): 4
MATH 211 - Differential and Integral Calculus II Unit(s): 4
MATH 222 - Elementary Applied Linear Algebra Unit(s): 3
MATH 241 - Linear Algebra with Applications in Differential Equations Unit(s): 4
MATH 306 - Number Theory Unit(s): 4
MATH 316 - Graph Theory and Combinatorics Unit(s): 4
MATH 352 - Numerical Analysis Unit(s): 4
MATH 416 - Graph Theory and Combinatorics Unit(s): 4
MATH 430 - Linear Systems Theory Unit(s): 3
MATH 470 - Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Unit(s): 4
PHYS 214 - Introduction to Physics II Unit(s): 4

Units

Total GE Units: 48

Total Major Core Units: 49

Total Major Elective Units: 9

Total Capstone Units: 3

Total Support Course Units: 10-12

Total University Elective Units: 1

Total Units Required for Graduation: 120

Program Roadmaps

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