Undergraduate Catalog

Computer Science

Professors Bourbakis, Chung, Golshani (chair), Goshtasby, Jean, McKee, Rizki, Sudkamp
Associate Professors Dong, Doom, Lee, Mateti, Thirunarayan, Wang
Assistant Professors Futamura, Gallagher, Hawley (WSUèLake Campus), Pei, Raymer, Wischgoll
Lecturers Finkelstein, Matson, Meyer, Taylor
Instructors Kakumanu
Research Assistant Professor Hartrum
Adjunct Research Associate Professor Tamburino

The Bachelor of Science degree program in computer science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The curriculum is carefully designed to provide a modern program, balancing the study of hardware, software, theory, and practice. The program prepares students to be skillful practitioners by combining these studies with a thorough foundation in science, mathematics, and computer science. In addition to offering well-equipped educational laboratories, excellent faculty, and flexible programs for working professionals, the program affords students with unique opportunities for research in the local area. The degree program allows for a second concentration in an area of bioinformatics, mathematics, science, business, or the arts.

Computer Science Program Objectives

To produce graduates recognized by industrial, government, and academic entities as having a sound, current, and comprehensive education by providing a balanced and integrated hardware and software educational experience that is rich in modern laboratory, project, and design experiences and that emphasizes team participation, problem solving, and communication skills
To prepare and retain students who, upon graduation, will be motivated to pursue lifelong learning, continuing education, and graduate studies, as required by their personal development goals, through a stimulating, broad, and modern educational experience that is well grounded in the mathematical, scientific, and engineering principles, as well as in the fundamental concepts and theory of computing
To instill in computer science and engineering students a sense of social responsibility, a code of conduct, and ethical values appropriate to the discipline, so that our graduates are valuable contributors in their societal and professional environments
To encourage broad participation in our programs by nontraditional students (such as part-time, working, returning, and students with disabilities), and by women and minorities, through accessible facilities and through our scheduling and conduct of late afternoon and evening classes
To recognize and encourage excellence in faculty teaching, research, and service

Degree Requirements - Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Bioinformatics Option)

See General Education Requirements

General Education Requirements*	62

Required Courses
Area I: MTH 229, 230
Area V: BIO 111, 112, 115
Area VI: College Component: EGR 190**
Courses taken to satisfy GE requirements my not be counted toward the major *For incoming freshmen only. Other students should consult a department advisor
Department Requirements	57

CS 240, 241, 242, 271, 400, 415	23
CS 405, 409, 471, 480	16
CEG 255, 260, 320, 333, 433	18
Computer Science/Engineering Electives	8

Bioinformatics Electives (Electives must be chosen with the consent of an advisor	8
Mathematics/Statistics/Science Requirements	15

MTH 231, 253, 257 ISE 301	11 4
Chemistry Courses	33

CHM 121,122, 123	15
CHM 211, 212, 213, 215, 216, 217	18
Biology Courses	15

BIO 210, 211, 212, 213	14
BIO 492	1
Technical Communications	3

EGR 335	3
Total	193

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Business Option)

General Education Requirements*	70

Required Courses
Area I: MTH 229, 230
Area III: EC 204, 205
Area V: PHY 240/200, 242/202, 244/204
Area VI: College Component: EGR 190**
Courses taken to satisfy GE requirements may not be counted toward the major *For incoming freshmen only. Other students should consult a department advisor.
Department Requirements	61

CS 240, 241, 242, 400, 415	19
CS 405, 466, 480	12
CEG 255, 260, 320, 333, 360, 433, 343, 460	30
Computer Science/Engineering Electives	20

Approved Electives (Electives must be chosen with the consent of an advisor to provide a coherent major.)	20
Mathematics/Statistics/Science Requirements	19

MTH 231, 253, 257	11
ISE 301	4
CHM 121 or BIO 111 or a physics course with PHY 244 as a prerequisite	4
Technical Communications	3

EGR 335	3
Elective/Concentration Requirements	20

ACC 204, 205	8
Choose three from CS 214, LAW 300, FIN 310, MKT 300, MGT 304, MS 204, MS 205	12
Total	193

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (General Option)

General Education Requirements	66

Required Courses
Area I: MTH 229, 230
Area V: PHY 240/200, 242/202, 244/204
Area VI: College Component: EGR 190**
Courses taken to satisfy GE requirements may not be counted toward the major *For incoming freshmen only. Other students should consult a department advisor.
Department Requirements	61

CS 240, 241, 242, 400, 415	19
CS 405, 466, 480	12
CEG 255, 260, 320, 333, 360, 433, 434, 460	30
Computer Science/Engineering Electives	20

Approved Electives (Electives must be chosen with the consent of an advisor to provide a coherent major.)	20
Mathematics/Statistics/Science Requirements	19

MTH 231, 253, 257	11
ISE 301	4
CHM 121 or BIO 111 or a physics course with PHY 244 as a prerequisite	4
Technical Communications	3

EGR 335	3
Elective/Concentration Requirements	24

Language Requirement (English 200 level or above, not including ENG 347 and 405) or foreign language*	8
Elective Concentration	16
Sixteen hours from one: liberal arts, sciences, mathematics or engineering department *Includes comparative literature, linguistics, modern language, humanities, sign language, and classics
Total	193

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Science Option)

General Education Requirements*	66

Required Courses
Area I: MTH 229, 230
Area V: PHY 240/200, 242/202, 244/204
Area VI: College Component: EGR 190**
Courses taken to satisfy GE requirements may not be counted toward the major. *For incoming freshmen only. Other students should consult a department advisor
Departmental Requirements	61

CS 240, 241, 242, 400, 415	19
CS 405, 466, 480	12
CEG 255, 260, 320, 333, 360, 433, 434, 460	30
Computer Science/Engineering Electives	20

Approved Electives (Electives must be chosen with the consent of an advisor to provide a coherent major)	20
Mathematics/Statistics/Science Requirements	19

MTH 231, 253, 257	11
ISE 301	4
CHM 121 or BIO 111 or a physics course with PHY 244 as a prerequisite	4
Technical Communications	3

EGR 335	3
Elective Concentration Requirements	24

MTH/EE courses chosen from list*	8 to 12
Courses from one: mathematics, sciences, or engineering department	12 to 16
*Chose from EE 301/302, 303/304, 321, 331, 345 and MTH 232, 233, 333, 407, 431, 432, 451, 452, 457, 458
Total	193

Minor in Computer Science for Engineers and Scientists

Students who successfully complete the courses for the computer science focus area and meet additional departmental requirements will receive a minor in computer science for engineers and scientists. Interested students should apply to be admitted to the minor once they are established in the industrial and systems engineering major and have achieved junior status.

Minor Requirements	23

Required Courses
CS 240 or CEG 220 CS 241, 242, 400	19
Elective Courses
CS 405 or CEG 433 or CEG 460	4

Minor in Computing and Information Technology (CIT)

The objective of the CIT minor is to satisfy the need for the intelligent and responsible application of computing and information technologies to majors in fields that do not have computer science or computer engineering as their fundamental and exclusive basic orientation but will benefit from the products of applications of the latter two disciplines and their proper use. The minor provides a conceptual foundation as well as a practical application of various computing and information technology skills. At present, this minor is intended to serve the Department of Accountancy.

Minor Requirements	28

Computer Literacy
Choose two from CS 205, CS 206, CS 207	8
Computer Programming
CS 141, 142 or CS 208, 209 or CS 240, 241	8
Object-Oriented Programming
CS 214 or CS 242	4
PC Networking
CEG 210	4
Client-Server Databases
CS 302	4

Certificate in Object-Oriented Programming

The objective of this certificate is to provide an undergraduate experience in object-oriented programming fundamentals for practitioners of programming in other more classical methodologies and practices. It is assumed that students pursuing this certificate will have at least three years of industrial experience in the programming field and a baccalaureate degree.

Certificate Requirements	21

CS 241 or CEG 330	4
CEG 255	4
CS 214, 242, 340, 400	13

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