Computer Science, BSCS (3 yr) (GPS)

This Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) outlines a sample three-year path to graduation and is valid for this catalog year only. This plan is a recommendation, and your actual program may vary. This suggested three-year graduation plan is not a substitute for regular academic advising appointments.

All undergraduate degree programs require at least 120 credit hours. To graduate in three years, students must earn an average of 15-18 credit hours per regular semester (fall and spring) and 6-12 credit hours in the summer semesters. Summer course offerings are limited, and students should plan carefully for summer classes with their academic advisor. The time it takes to complete a degree and the sequence in which courses are taken will depend on any credits transferred to WSU and placement in math and writing.

See the Academic Catalog for a complete listing of curriculum requirements, course prerequisites, and course descriptions. Course offerings and prerequisites are subject to change.

Courses Taken Prior to Matriculation

CS 1180 - Computer Science I Credit Hour(s): 4
ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 14 Credit Hours

A grade of C or higher in CS 1180 is required for enrollment in CS 1181.
A grade of C or higher in ENG 1100 is required for enrollment in EGR 3350 or ENG 2140.

Fall One

CS 1000 - Technology and Society Credit Hour(s): 3 (GI, IW)
CS 1181 - Computer Science II Credit Hour(s): 4 (IW)
UVC 1010 - First Year Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3
CS 2200 - Discrete Structures and Their Algorithms Credit Hour(s): 4
CS 2200R - Discrete Structures and Their Algorithms Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
OR
MTH 2570 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing Credit Hour(s): 4

Total: 15 Credit Hours

A grade of C or higher in CS 1181 is required for enrollment in CEG 3310.
CS 1181, CS 2200, and MTH 2570 have placement requirements for enrollment. Check the course information by clicking on the courses above.
Enrollment eligibility for all math (MTH) classes is based on your Math Placement Level (MPL). Additional MTH courses may be required as a prerequisite to this course.
UVC 1010 will be taken for 1 credit hour.
A grade of C or higher in CS 2200 or MTH 2570 is required for admittance into the CS degree program.

Spring One

CEG 2350 - Operating System Concepts and Usage Credit Hour(s): 4
CEG 3310 - Computer Organization Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

A grade of C or higher in CEG 3310 is required for enrollment in CS 3100.

Summer One

BIO, CHM, EES, MTH, PHY or STT Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3
EGR 3350 - Technical Communications for Engineers and Computer Scientists Credit Hour(s): 3 (IW)
OR
ENG 2140 - Research, Technical Writing, and Presentation for Scientists and Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 9 Credit Hours

Fall Two

CS 3100 - Data Structures and Algorithms Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 2530 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credit Hour(s): 3
CS/CEG Elective 3000 Level Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 5

Total: 14 Credit Hours

A grade of C or higher in CS 3100 is required for enrollment in CEG 4110, CEG 4350, CEG 4980, CS 3180 and CS 3200

Spring Two

CS/CEG Elective 3000 Level Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 5
CS 2210 - Logic for Computer Scientists Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
CS 3200 - Theoretical Foundations of Computing Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 2211 - Statistics for Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
STT 3600 - Introduction to Probability Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Summer Two

CS 3180 - Comparative Languages Credit Hour(s): 3
CS/CEG Elective 4000 Level Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 9 Credit Hours

Fall Three

CEG 4110 - Introduction to Software Engineering Credit Hour(s): 3 (IW)
CEG 4980 - Team Projects I Credit Hour(s): 3 (IW)
CS/CEG Elective 4000 Level Credit Hour(s): 3
CS/CEG Elective 4000 Level Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Spring Three

CEG 4350 - Operating System Internals and Design Credit Hour(s): 3
CEG 4981 - Team Projects II Credit Hour(s): 3 (IW)
CS/CEG Elective 4000 Level Credit Hour(s): 3
CS/CEG Elective 4000 Level Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3

Computer Science, BSCS (3 yr) (GPS)

Courses Taken Prior to Matriculation

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Fall One

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Spring One

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Summer One

Total: 9 Credit Hours

Fall Two

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Spring Two

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Summer Two

Total: 9 Credit Hours

Fall Three

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Spring Three

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Total: 120 Credit Hours