Computer Science Maj Utah State University The Computer Science undergraduate program is accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Commission (CSAC) of the Computing Sciences Accreditation Board (CSAB), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council f Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Effective f students beginning degree Fall Semester 2000 Science Option Infmation Systems Option Digital Systems Option Expected Undergraduate Outcomes All students graduating with a Bachel of Science in Computer Science from Utah State University will be expected to show mastery as follows: 1. Graduates will be proficient in programming in at least two programming languages that have significance in industry. 2. Graduates will master the ce curriculum in: a. Data Structures and Algithms b. Computer Architecture and Organization c. Programming Languages d. Operating Systems e. They of Computing f. Software Engineering 3. Graduates will understand the practices and dynamics required to develop software whether it be a single program a maj software product developed in a team environment. 4. Graduates will gain proficiency in the use of mathematical tools including calculus, elementary statistics, and probability. 5. Graduates will have sufficient mastery of fundamental knowledge to be life long learners in computer science. 6. Graduates will understand the social and ethical issues which face computer scientists, and thus be able to contribute in a positive and productive manner to society. 7. Graduates will be able to communicate infmation effectively both in writing and ally. Utah State University Department of Computer Science Logan, UT 84322-4205 Phone: (435) 797-2451 Fax: (435) 797-3265 USUCS@CC.USU.EDU Revised August 31, 2001
NOTES 1. All computer science majs must complete all requirements in the ce curriculum. The ce curriculum includes courses in computer science, mathematics & statistics, science, ethics & social issues, speech, and a set of upper division computer science and/ electrical computer engineering elective classes. In addition to these ce courses, students must complete all requirements f one of the three departmental options; Science, Infmation Systems, Digital Systems. 2. Each student should meet with her/his adviser at least yearly and preferably each semester. Adviser approval, when obtained, must be a written document included in a student s file. 3. All required courses, CS and non-cs, must be completed with a grade of at least C-, i.e., P/F is not allowed f these courses. 4. The semester(s) in which courses are shown as being offered are only tentative. Please check the schedule bulletin f the actual semester(s) offered. 5. In der to enroll in computer science classes numbered 3000 and above, advanced standing must be attained. See the advanced standing definition and application fm included in this document. 6. As part of their undergraduate program, every maj must complete at least19 semester credits of upper division computer science other adviser approved upper division classes. Please refer to Section III of this document f a detail explanation of this requirement. 7. In der to graduate in computer science, a student must complete, 30 credits of non-maj breadth classes in the areas of communications, English, languages, humanities and arts, and social sciences. A student should wk closely with their adviser to be certain that the courses taken to meet this requirement are acceptable. 8. As part of every maj s program, the total credits in mathematics and science must be at least 30 credits. Of these, at least 12 credits must be in approved science courses and at least 15 credits must be in approved mathematics courses. 9. F the Bachel s degree, a student must complete at least 40 semester credits of upper division course wk, i.e., courses numbered 3000 above. Utah State University Department of Computer Science Logan, UT 84322-4205 Phone: (435) 797-2451 Fax: (435) 797-3265 USUCS@CC.USU.EDU Revised August 31, 2001
I. CORE CURRICULUM CREDITS SEMESTER(S) OFFERED A. COMPUTER SCIENCE CORE REQUIREMENTS 1. Introduction to Computer Science CS 1700 1, CS 1710 3,1 F,S,U CS 1720 (QI) 3 F,S,U 2. Algithms & Data Structures CS 2200 3 F,S,U 3. Software Engineering CS 2370 (CI) 3 F,S 4. Computer Organization and Architecture Computer Organization (CS 2550, 3 F,S Computer Architecture CS 2560) 3 F,S (ECE courses are Digital Circuits (ECE 2530, 2540) 3,1 F,S required f Digital Systems Option) 5. Seminar CS 3000 1 F,S 6. Operating System & Concurrency CS 3100 3 F,S 7. Programming Languages CS 4700 3 F,S 8. Computer Science Foundations They of Computation CS 5000 3 S Advanced Algithms CS 5050 3 F 27 29 credits B. DEPARTMENTAL AND COLLEGE OF SCIENCE - SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS 1. Select ONE of the following science sequences (AP Science courses do not meet this requirement): a. Physics Phyx 2210 (QI) 4 F,S,U Phyx 2220 (QI) 4 F,S,U b. Biology Biol 1210, 1230 3,2 F Biol 1220, 1240 (BLS) 3,2 S c. Chemistry Chem 1210, 1230 4,1 F,S Chem 1220, 1240 (BPS) 4,1 F,S d. Geology Geol 1150 (BPS) 4 F Geol 3200 (DSC) 4 S 2. In addition to the required one year science sequence, the total credits accumulated in science courses must be at least 12 credits. The additional science course(s) taken to complete the 12-credit requirement MUST have a strong quantitative component and/ be required f science engineering majs. Accepted courses are: AP science if in a subject different from the science sequence, any of the science sequence courses, Phyx 2200 Elements of Mechanics (2), Phyx 2710 Introducty Modern Physics (3),Phy x 2500 Computer Methods in Physics (2), Phyx 4010 Chaos Under Control (3), Chem 2310 Organic Chemistry (3), Chem 3060 Physical Chemistry (3), Geol 3500 Mineralogy (4), Biol 2200 Genetics (4), Biol 2220 Ecology (3), USU 1310 Integrated Science (3). Other courses may be accepted; however, pri written adviser approval is required. TOTAL SCIENCE CREDITS (minimum) 12 13 credits depending on option 1 Students without pri programming experience should take CS 1050 pri to taking CS 1700. 3
C. MATHEMATICS CREDITS SEMESTER(S) OFFERED 1. Calculus Math 1210 4 F,S,U Math 1220 4 F,S,U 2. Discrete Math Math 3310 2 F,S 10 credits D. ETHICS & SOCIAL ISSUES 1. One of the following courses Ethics Phil 2400 (BHU) 3 S Social Ethics Phil 2500 (BHU) 3 F Business Ethics Phil 3520 (DHA) 3 S Human Values Phil 4540 (DHA) 3 S even years & Technology Leadership & Ethics MHR 3720 (DSS) 3 F 3 credits While the preceding ethics classes develop a foundation in ethics, ethical uses of computing are an integral component of the undergraduate curriculum. Therefe, befe registering f classes at the sophome level (2000 above), students are required to complete the ethics examination of the USU Computer Literacy Requirement, and to show, that they are familiar with the departmental definition of iginal vs. non-iginal wk, the IEEE Code of Ethics, and the ACM Code of Ethics. E. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Public Speaking Speech 1050 (CI) 3 F,S 3 credits The total departmental requirement f English, languages, communication, humanities, arts, and social sciences is one year 30 credits. This total is arrived at as: Ethics (3) + Oral Communications (3) + Written Communications (6) + American Institutions (3) + University Studies Depth & Breadth (12) + Departmental HU/SS (3) = 30 credits. 4
F. UNIVERSITY STUDIES AND DEPARTMENTAL SS/HU/ENGLISH/LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT UNIVERSITY STUDIES REQUIREMENT Categy Requirement Course/Options (credits) Requirement Met indicate option Communication Literacy Freshman English (CL) Sophome English (CL) Engl 2010 (3) English 1010 (3) 3 better on AP English 29 better on ACT English 500 better on English CLEP 640 on SAT verbal Communication Intensive (CI) class Communication Intensive (CI) class Speech 1050 (3) CS 2370 (3) Quantitative Literacy Computer & Infmation Literacy Mathematics (QL) Quantitative Intensive (QI) CS 1720 (3) 6 tests (CIL) Math 1210 (4) 3 better on AP calculus Breadth (B- designated) 15 semester credits At least 2 University (USU) classes (even if all requirements met through AP) One class from each categy Depth (D designated) 6 semester credits One class from each categy American Institutions Humanities Creative Arts Social Sciences Life Sciences Social Sciences Humanities & Creative Arts Econ 1500 (3) BAI designated class AP Phil 2400 (3) Phil 2500 (3) BHU designated class AP BCA designated class AP BSS designated class AP Biol 1220 (3) BLS designated class AP MHR 3110 (3) MHR 3720 (3) DSS designated class Phil 3520 Phil 4540 DHA designated class Additional credits needed to meet departmental SS/HU/English/Languages Requirement 3 semester credits Class cannot already be counted as one of classes used to meet University Studies requirement 5 Any language class AI, HU, SS, Arts designated class adviser approved class
II. UNIVERSITY STUDIES TRANSFER & DEPARTMENT 30 SS/HU/LANG. REQUIREMENT Status Transfer Result Have taken General Ed/University Studies classes from a non- Utah (not articulated) college university. Did not receive an Associates Degree Have taken General Ed/University Studies classes from a Utah college university, BYU Idaho (i.e., an articulated school). Did not receive an Associates Degree Have met general education requirements at a non-utah college university, and have written verification of that fact. Holds an Associates Degree from a Utah college university, BYU Idaho (articulated), has met general education requirements at a non-utah college university, and has written verification of that fact. Transfer credits are reviewed on a course-by-course basis by the College of Science Dean s office - ECLC 252. Adviser verifies f completion of 30 credits SS/HU/Lang. Adviser can review transfer articulation f each course by reviewing transfer articulation tables at http://www.usu.edu/%7eacaserv/ats/transart/index.html Adviser verifies f completion of 30 credits SS/HU/Lang. Meets general education ption of university studies, i.e., CL, QL, CIL, and breadth requirements. Adviser verifies f completion of 30 credits SS/HU/Lang. Meets general education ption of university studies, i.e., CL, QL, CIL, and breadth requirements. College of Science Dean s office must verify f CI, QI, DHA, and DSS classes. Adviser verifies f completion of 30 credits SS/HU/Languages. 2 nd BS student College of Science Dean s office must verify that American Institutions, DHA, and DSS classes have been completed. Adviser verifies f completion of 30 credits SS/HU/Lang. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CREDIT Sce AP CS Test A with C++ AP CS Test AB with C++ AP CS Test A AB w/o C++ 1 No Credit No Credit No Credit 2 No Credit No Credit No Credit 3 Enroll in CS 1700 & CS 1710 CS 1700 & CS 1710 waived Enroll in CS 1720 Enroll in CS 1700 & CS 1710 4 CS 1700 & CS 1710 waived Enroll in CS 1720 8 semester credits of CS given CS 1700, CS 1710, & CS 1720 waived Enroll in CS 2200 Enroll in CS 1700 & CS 1710 5 CS 1700 & CS 1710 waived Enroll in CS 1720 8 semester credits of CS given CS 1700, CS 1710, & CS 1720 waived Enroll in CS 2200 Enroll in CS 1700 & CS 1710 Sce English Lit English Comp 1-2 No Credit No Credit 3-5 3 credits f English 1010 3 credits f a BHU class 2 credits as part of departmental SS/HU/English/Language 3 credits f English 1010 5 credits as part of departmental SS/HU/English/Language Sce Calculus AB Calculus BC 1-2 No Credit No Credit 3 4 5 8 credits Math 4 credits Math 4 credits f Math 1210 4 credits Math 4 credits f Math 1210 4 credits Math 4 credits f Math 1210 4 credits Math 4 credits f Math 1210 4 credits f Math 1210 4 credits f Math 1220 6
III. UPPER DIVISION COURSE ELECTIVES - All Options To meet computer science elective requirements a maj must complete at least 19 upper division credits, with the following restrictions: 1. Courses taken to meet a departmental requirement, i.e., CS4700, and CS5000 CS5050, cannot be used as part of these credits. 2. Courses taken to meet this requirement, that are not listed below, require pri written adviser approval. 3. At least 13 of these credits must be computer science courses numbered 5000 above and there must be at least 16 credits of courses numbered 4000 above. 4. F the Digital Systems Option, ECE3720 must be taken as one of these elective classes. 5. F the Infmation Systems Option, two courses selected from CS 5370, CS 5700, CS 5800, CS 5850, must be taken as part of these elective classes. Course Cr Title Semester Course Cr Title Semester CS 4250 3 Coop 2 FSU CS 5450 4 Multimedia System S CS 4720 3 Netwking I F CS 5500 3 Parallel Algithms S CS 4730 3 Netwking II S CS 5600 3 AI: Problem Solving & Expert Sys. F CS 4950 3 Undergraduate Research FSU CS 5650 3 AI: PAMI I F CS 5000 3 They of Computation S CS 5700 3 Object-Oriented Software Develop. F CS 5050 3 Advanced Algithms F CS 5800 3 Database Systems F CS 5100 4 Graphical User Interfaces S CS 5850 3 Systems Analysis S CS 5200 4 Distributed & Netwking Program. S CS 5890 3 Topics in Computer Science U CS 5300 4 Compiler Construction F CS 5950 3 Independent Study FSU CS 5370 3 Advanced Software Engineering F ECE 3720 3 Microcomputer Systems Program S CS 5400 4 Computer Graphics F IV. OPTION REQUIREMENTS A. SCIENCE OPTION ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS CREDITS SEMESTER(S) OFFERED 1. Multivariable Calculus Math 2210 3 F,S,U 2. Linear Algebra & Math 2250 4 F,S,U Differential Equations 3. Statistics f Stat 3000 (QI) 3 F,S Scientists & Engineers 4. Computer Aided Math Math 4630 3 S Numerical Analysis Math 5610 3 F 13 credits 2 Maximum of 3 credits. 7
B. INFORMATION SYSTEMS OPTION ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS CREDITS SEMESTER(S) OFFERED 1. Accounting Acct 2010 3 F,S,U Acct 2020 3 F,S,U 2. Economics Econ 1500 (AI) 3 F,S,U 3. Management MHR 3110 (DSS) 3 F,S,U 4. Operations Research BA 3080 3 F,S,U 5. Business Statistics Stat 2300 (QI) 4 F,S 19 credits C. DIGITAL SYSTEMS OPTION ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS CREDITS SEMESTER(S) OFFERED 1. Electrical Circuits ECE 2410, ECE 2420 3,1 F,S 2. Microcomputer Hardware & Software ECE 3710 4 F,U 2. Linear Algebra & Math 2250 4 F,S,U Differential Equations 3. Statistics F Stat 3000 (QI) 3 F,S Scientists & Engineers 15 credits III. TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS Area Science Option Infmation Systems Option Digital Option Ce Computer Science 29 29 34 Science 12 13 13 Mathematics 23 17 17 University Studies & HU/SS 33 33 33 Upper Division Electives 19 19 19 Option Requirements 13 19 15 Total 3 116 120 117 Total credit requirements f all options: 1. 120 total semester credits are required f graduation, of which there must be at least 30 credits of upper division (courses numbered 3000 above). All options meet this requirement. 2. Ethics and Speech 1050 are counted as part of the University studies classes. 3. In the Infmation Systems Option, Econ 1500 is counted as part of the University Studies requirement. 3 Math requirements include the math courses stipulated in the option requirements. 8
STANDARDS FOR ADVANCED STANDING, CLASS ENROLLMENT, AND GRADUATION IN COMPUTER SCIENCE August 2000 Effective f all Students Entering, Transferring, Changing Maj to Computer Science f Fall 2000 The following document is intended as a guide f Computer Science majs. Students should not hesitate to consult with their adviser and/ the Department Head if they have questions concerns about advanced standing graduation requirements. Computer Science majs must have advanced standing written permission to register f upper division (>3000 level) Computer Science classes and 3000 above Electrical and Computer Engineering courses. The following document describes the procedures and requirements that must be met in der to attain and retain advanced standing. Majs should discuss these requirements with their adviser. To attain advanced standing a student must demonstrate adequate proficiency in the following CS ce and required mathematics classes. This proficiency will be measured by: 1. Achieving a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a grade of C- better in one of the following ce course sequences, their equivalent, as determined by the Computer Science Department. Science Option: CS 1700, 1710, 1720, 2200, 2370, 2550, 2560, 3000, and Math 1210, 1220, 3310 Infmation Systems Option: CS 1700, 1710, 1720, 2200, 2370, 2550, 2560, 3000, and Math 1210, 1220, 3310 Digital Systems Option: CS 1700, 1710, 1720, 2200, 2370, 3000; ECE2530, ECE 2540, and Math 1210, 1220, 3310 The cumulative GPA will be computed using USU and transfer credits where those transfer credits are applied to advanced standing courses. F these courses, there may be a total of no me than three repeats. If a course is repeated, the final grade achieved will be used in determining a student s advanced standing GPA. 2. Have an overall cumulative USU GPA of at least 2.5. 3. Pass the department undergraduate placement exam. The undergraduate placement exam is offered once pri to the start of each semester. There is no limit to the number of times a student can take the exam. Students apply f advanced standing by completing the advanced standing fm (obtained from the Department in this document) and submitting it to the Computer Science Department. Students may apply f advanced standing during any semester. Advanced standing should be acquired befe the first semester in which advanced standing classes are taken. If a student has satisfactily completed all prerequisite courses f a 3000-level CS course, is making satisfacty progress to meet the advanced standing requirement, and their schedule requires that the 3000-level CS course be taken befe all advanced standing courses are completed, they may petition the Department f written permission (a waiver) to register f the course(s) without advanced standing. While granting of such permission is not automatic, no me than two semesters of such waivers may be granted. A student found in violation of University Departmental standards of conduct, may lose advanced standing and/ be terminated as a maj. Any course listed as a required course f Computer Science majs, regardless of the Department offering the course, must be completed with a grade of C- better. Required courses must be taken f a grade. F example, f a CS/Science option, Econ 1500 could be taken pass/fail, but f an Infmation Systems Option, it must be taken f a grade and the grade must be C- better. A student who receives a grade below C- in a class, cannot register f a class f which that class is a prerequisite until they have retaken it and received a grade of at least C-. To graduate from Utah State University with a degree in Computer Science, in addition to meeting all College and University graduation requirements, a Computer Science maj must meet the following departmental graduation requirements. 1. Attained a grade of C- better in every course required f graduation, including required computer science and required oncomputer science courses. 2. Hold advanced standing. 3. Have no me than one CS5000-level class with a final grade below C- on her/his transcript. 4. All University property has been returned (e.g., keys, etc.). 9
ADVANCED STANDING APPLICATION August 2001 STUDENT NAME DATE SSN EMAIL ADDRESS OPTION (CIRCLE ONE): SCIENCE DIGITAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS CLASS (OR TRANSFER) GRADE HOURS YEAR & SEMESTER TAKEN CS 1700 CS 1710 CS 1720 CS 2200 CS 2370 CS 2550 ( ECE 2530) CS 2560 ( ECE 2540) CS 3000 MATH 1210 MATH 1220 MATH 3310 DEPARTMENTAL USE ONLY: ADVANCED STANDING CLASS GPA: NUMBER OF REPEATS: CUMULATIVE GPA: APPROVED: Department Head DATE: 10