Computer Science, A.B./B.A./B.S.

Professors: Jie Liu, Scot Morse
Associate professors: Breeann Flesch, Becka Morgan, Thaddeus Shannon, Yanwei Wu

Mission

Founded in 1980, the WOU Computer Science program blends instruction of theoretical and practical aspects of computing, with an emphasis on the practical. Our graduates demonstrate a solid foundation in core concepts, problem solving and decision-making skills, preparing graduates who will be productive employees as software engineers and lifelong learners. As part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, students select from a wide-variety of minors. The major and minor combination provides unique employment opportunities for our graduates.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate expertise in software engineering practices.
Master software development and project management tools consistent with current industry standards.
Exhibit autodidactic qualities through individual studies, group projects and research opportunities.

Core Courses

CS 160 Survey of Computer Science Credits: 4
CS 161 Computer Science I Credits: 4
CS 162 Computer Science II Credits: 4
CS 260 Data Structures Credits: 4
CS 271 Computer Organization Credits: 4
CS 360 Programming Languages Credits: 4
CS 361 Algorithms Credits: 4
CS 363 Information Assurance and Security Credits: 4
CS 364 Information Management Credits: 4
CS 365 Operating Systems and Networking Credits: 4
CS 460 Software Engineering I Credits: 4
CS 461 Software Engineering II Credits: 4
CS 462 Software Engineering III Credits: 4

Computer Science Elective Credits: 12

Choose courses above CS 400

Mathematics

MTH 231 Elements of Discrete Mathematics I Credits: 3
and MTH 232 Elements of Discrete Mathematics II Credits: 3
or
MTH 251 Calculus I Credits: 4
and MTH 252 Calculus II Credits: 4
MTH 354 Applied Discrete Mathematics Credits: 4

Total Credits: 74-76

Note:

Computer science majors must have a grade of C or better in courses used to satisfy the major requirements. Students must also have a C or better in all listed prerequisite courses unless waived by the course instructor and the Computer Science Division chair.