Computer Science, BA (GPS)

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This plan outlines a four-year path to graduation. You are expected to satisfy all “success marker” courses, grades, and GPAs as specified. For part-time students and students needing to complete background material, this schedule represents the order in which courses should be taken. This suggested plan to four-year graduation does not replace regular advising appointments. Some course offerings may change.

Term One

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
CS 1180 - Computer Science I Credit Hour(s): 4
CS 2210 - Logic for Computer Scientists Credit Hour(s): 3 or
PHL 2230 - Symbolic Logic I Credit Hour(s): 3
UVC 1010 - First Year Seminar I Credit Hour(s): 1
CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 14 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.5 or better

Term Two

MTH 2570 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing Credit Hour(s): 3
CS 1181 - Computer Science II Credit Hour(s): 4
CEG 2350 - Operating System Concepts and Usage Credit Hour(s): 4
CEG 2400 - Introduction to PC Networking Credit Hour(s): 3
CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 18 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.5 or better; Complete 1 Math Class with a C or better; Complete either CS 1160 or CS 1180 with a C or Better by this term

Term Three

CEG 3310 - Computer Organization Credit Hour(s): 4
Lab Nat Sci - Laboratory Natural Science (Class 1) Credit Hour(s): 4/5
MTH 2240 - Applied Calculus Credit Hour(s): 4 or
MTH 2280 - Business Calculus Credit Hour(s): 4
CS 3700 - Introduction to Oracle/SQL Databases Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15-16 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.5 or better; Complete 2nd Math Class with a C or Better; Complete either CS 1161 or CS 1181 with a C or Betterby this term

Term Four

CS 3100 - Data Structures and Algorithms Credit Hour(s): 3
Lab Nat Sci - Laboratory Natural Science (Class 2) Credit Hour(s): 4/5
CS 2800 - Web Development I Credit Hour(s): 3
CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 13-14 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.5 or better; Complete CS 1181 with a C or Better by this term; Complete CEG 3310 with a C or Better by this term

Term Five

STT 1600 - Statistical Concepts Credit Hour(s): 4
GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
TE - CS/CEG Technical Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
TE - CS/CEG Technical Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 13 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Complete CS 3100 with a C or Better by this term

Term Six

CEG 3120 - Introduction to the Design of Information Technology Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
EGR 3350 - Technical Communications for Engineers and Computer Scientists Credit Hour(s): 3
TE - CS/CEG Technical Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Term Seven

CS 4000 - Social Implications of Computing Credit Hour(s): 3
CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
TE - CS/CEG Technical Electives Credit Hour(s): 3
TE - CS/CEG Technical Electives Credit Hour(s): 3
GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Term Eight

TE - CS/CEG Technical Electives Credit Hour(s): 3
TE - CS/CEG Technical Electives Credit Hour(s): 3
GE - General Electives Credit Hour(s): 3
GE - General Electives Credit Hour(s): 3
GE - General Electives Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Program Description

The Computer Science and Engineering Department (CSE) is nationally recognized for its high quality of research and education. Our energetic, innovative and multidisciplinary faculty is committed to excellence in teaching and innovative research programs at the leading edge of computer science and engineering. We have long standing collaborations with vibrant local, state, and national computer industries. We are in close proximity to research facilities such at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

Our programs include studies in Computer Science with strong interdisciplinary programs in bioinformatics, business and computational science. The Computer Engineering program has an option to concentrate on emerging wireless computing technologies.

Come explore the small campus atmosphere, where you can feel the sense of community, diversity and intellectual vigor. Here you will have the opportunity to truly reach your fullest potential. We have small class sizes, low student-teacher ratio, excellent interaction with dedicated faculty members, plus opportunities for undergraduate and graduate student participation in funded research projects

Career Opportunities

For career information, please visit Wright State University Career Services:

http://www.wright.edu/careerservices

Campus Contact Information

Academic success resources (math, writing, tutoring): http://www.wright.edu/uc/success/

Admissions: http://www.wright.edu/admissions/

Financial Aid: http://www.wright.edu/financialaid/

Transitional Advising WebPage (TAP): http://www.wright.edu/semesters-advising

Additional Comments

Phone: 937.775.5131
Email: cse-dept@wright.edu
Web: http://www.engineering.wright.edu/cse