Computer Science, BACS (COMPSCI-BACS)

Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science degree is an applied program where students learn how to develop software, build web sites and databases, and integrate systems to solve problems using technology. The first two years focus on building a solid foundation in computer science including courses in general programming, computer organization, operating systems and data structures. Students may select electives from areas including cybersecurity, networking, mobile application development and machine learning to name a few.

Overview

The Computer Science and Engineering Department (CSE) is nationally recognized for its high quality of education and research. 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 including Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

Admission Requirements

All CECS major programs require that students meet the following specifications:

Completion of 24 or more semester hours of college-level work
2.25 cumulative GPA at Wright State and in all academic work
C or higher in: ENG 1100 (or any Wright State Core first-year writing course)
C or higher in:
- CS 1180
- CS 1181
- MTH 2570 or CS 2200

Educational Objectives

Program educational objectives describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years after graduation. Three to five years after matriculation, graduates of our Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science program will be:

Expert: Graduates of the Computer Science program are employable as computing professionals and will be recognized by their employers as well-prepared for their career in computing.
Adaptive: Graduates understand that education is a lifelong process and are well prepared for continuing studies.
Engaged: Graduates demonstrate an appreciation for the professional, social, ethical, and leadership roles of computing professionals.
Applied: Graduates can apply computing and software development principles to a diverse range of domains, such as analytics, data science, informatics, management, etc.

Program Learning Outcomes

Three to five years after matriculation, graduates of our Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science program can:

Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions

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Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 40 Credit Hours

First-Year Seminar: 3 Credit Hours

All students must successfully complete a First-Year Seminar during their first year. Transfer students who transfer 24 or more credit hours (post high school graduation) are exempt from this requirement and will need to satisfy three additional credit hours in the Additional Core Courses category.

Element A - English Composition: 6 Credit Hours

All students must successfully complete ENG 1100. Based on Writing Placement level, some students may be required to enroll in a corequisite course

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
EGR 3350 - Technical Communications for Engineers and Computer Scientists Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
ENG 2140 - Research, Technical Writing and Presentation for Scientists and Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3

Element B - Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic: 3 Credit Hours

MTH 2240 - Applied Calculus Credit Hour(s): 4
OR
MTH 2280 - Business Calculus Credit Hour(s): 4
OR
MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4

Additional Core Requirements

Within the 36 credit hours of the Wright State Core students must successfully complete the following:

· One Global Inquiry (GI) course

· Two Inclusive Excellence (IE) courses

· One to two Integrated Writing (IW) courses. To meet degree requirements all students must complete a minimum of 3 IW courses by choosing either (a) 1 in the Core and 2 in the major or (b) 2 in the Core and 1 in the major. Students should check their major program requirements for courses that fulfill Integrated Writing.

Students who do not make choices within the 36 required hours of the Core to fulfill the GI, IE, and IW requirements will take additional Core hours beyond the minimum of 36.

CS 1000 - Technology and Society Credit Hour(s): 3

Element C - Arts and Humanities: 6 Credit Hours

Element D - Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 Credit Hours

Students will select two Social and Behavioral Sciences courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements.

Required:

Element E - Natural Sciences: 7 Credit Hours

Additional Core Courses: 5 Credit Hours

Students will select up to 5 additional credit hours from Elements A-E from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements to reach the 36 minimum hours required in the Core. Unless specified by the student’s major, these are selected by the student. When a major has required courses in this area, the specific Core course(s) required will be listed below.

STT 1600 - Statistical Concepts Credit Hour(s): 4
OR
STT 2640 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hour(s): 4

II. Computer Science and Engineering Courses: 58 Credit Hours

A. Required Computer Science Courses: 17 Credit Hours

CS 1180 - Computer Science I Credit Hour(s): 4
CS 1181 - Computer Science II Credit Hour(s): 4
CS 2800 - Web Development I Credit Hour(s): 3
CS 3700 - Introduction to Databases & Modeling Credit Hour(s): 3
CS 3100 - Data Structures and Algorithms Credit Hour(s): 3

B. Required Computer Engineering Courses: 17 Credit Hours

CEG 2400 - Introduction to PC Networking Credit Hour(s): 3
CEG 2350 - Operating System Concepts and Usage Credit Hour(s): 4
CEG 3310 - Computer Organization Credit Hour(s): 4
CEG 3120 - Introduction to the Design of Information Technology Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
CEG 4110 - Introduction to Software Engineering Credit Hour(s): 3

C. CS/CEG Electives (2000 level or higher): 24 Credit Hours

At least 15 hours must be at the 4000 level

III. Quantitative Reasoning: 4 Credit Hours

MTH 2570 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing Credit Hour(s): 4
OR
CS 2200 - Discrete Structures and Their Algorithms Credit Hour(s): 4

IV. General Electives: 18 Credit Hours

Electives may be from any area of study approved by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Total: 120 Credit Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.

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.

Computer Science, BACS (GPS)