1. Undergraduate Degree Program
Computer Science
Undergraduate Degree Program
Dr. Kurt Maly, Department Chair
Mrs. Janet Brunelle, Chief Departmental Advisor

2. Agenda Introduction CS Course Requirements CS Required courses
CS Math Courses
Math Required Courses
Technical Electives
Details of CS Electives
Advising Block
Minors

3. Program Course Requirements
Computer Science required courses
46 credits
Computer Science elective courses
12 credits
Mathematics/Statistics
14 credits
Technical electives
6 to 8 credits
Additional requirements
Upper Level General Education requirements
Lower Level General Education requirements

4. Prerequisite Structure - Mathematics
College Algebra
Math 162
Pre Calculus I
Math 163
Pre Calculus II
Math 211
Calculus I
Math 212
Calculus II
AP Credit or
Advance Placement
Fast Track
Math 166
Pre Calculus I and II

5. The Introductory Course
All Computer Science freshmen must take:
CS 110 Introduction to Computer Science credit
This one credit hour course introduces the computer science program to the students.

6. Required Computer Science Courses
CS 150
Introduction to Programming
CS 250
Problem Solving and Programming
CS 252
Introduction to Unix for programmers
CS 361
Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms
CS 330
Object Oriented Programming and Design
CS 350
Introduction to Software Engineering
CS 410
Senior Project Initiative (Computer Based)
CS 411W (Writing Intensive)
Senior Project Initiative
CS 333
Fast Track
Programming

7. Architecture Courses Operating Systems CS 170 CS 270 CS 471 CS 334
Fundamentals of Computer Organization
CS 270
Introduction to Computer Architecture
CS 471
Operating Systems
CS 334
Fast Track
Architecture

8. CS 333 and CS 334 Fast track courses Internet based course
No classroom environment
Requires:
Prior knowledge of programming language
Considerable maturity of student
Independent responsibility on the student

9. Required CS Math Courses
Introduction to Discrete Structures
CS 390
Introduction to Theoretical Computer Science
CS 417
Computational Methods and Software

10. Required Math Courses Math 205 Math 211 - 1st part Calculus I Math 206
- 2nd part Calculus I
Math 211
Calculus I
Math 212
Calculus II
Math 316
Linear Algebra
Stat 330
Introduction to Statistics
With Calculus as prerequisite

11. Applied Technology CS Courses
Computers in Society and Ethics

12. Technical Electives
In Addition to one year natural science (General ED)
6-8 credits towards Technical Electives
Natural Sciences
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Geology
Oceanography
Accounting (Acct 201, Acct 202, …)
Any other technical in nature – Approval from Advisor
Not to include:
Biology 108 – 109 (Life Science)
Physics 103 – 104 (Astronomy)

13. Co-op/Internships Up to 6 credits for upper level CS Electives
Approval by CS Department and Career Management Center (CMC)
Pass/Fail Grading
Short duration of career development
Academic requirements may differ
Requires
Contracts
Reports

14. CS Electives – Database
Database Concepts
CS 419
Internet Databases
CS 452
Database Software Development Methodology
CS 456
Database Administration I
CS 457
Database Administration II

15. CS Electives – Networking
Network Management
CS 455
Introduction to Networks and Communications
CS 458
Unix System Administration
CS 472
Network and Security
CS 486
Introduction to Parallel Computing
CS 487
Applied Parallel Computing

16. CS Electives – Systems Programming
Systems Programming in Windows Operating Systems
CS 454
Network Management

17. CS Electives – Web Programming
Internet Concepts
CS 418
Web Programming
CS 419
Internet Databases

18. CS Electives - Miscellaneous
Principles of Programming Languages
CS 460
Computer Graphics
CS 475
Introduction to Computer Simulation
CS 451
Software Engineering Survey
CS 480
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
CS 488
Principles of Compiler Construction

19. Advisor Block http://www.cs.odu.edu
Sign up for registration advising (Immediately after midterm)
CS Department office
Call CS Advising office
CS advisors
Plan a tentative schedule
Worksheets
Prerequisite structure charts
Attend advising session or to finalize
Advisor will remove block

20. Popular Minors Computer Engineering – 2 ECE classes
Mathematics – 2-3 Math/Stat classes
Modeling and Simulation – 2 ECE classes
Information Technology – 4 IT classes
Electrical Engineering Technology – 4 EET classes
Biology
Physics
Management

21. Five Year Program – BS and MS in Computer Science
Up to 12 credits of graduate coursework toward both their undergraduate and masters degrees in Computer Science
Contact CDA, Janet Brunelle
Declare a CS undergraduate major
Draft a schedule of graduate courses to be taken as an undergraduate requirements
During senior year, apply to the Office of Admission to M.S. in CS program

22. Five Year Program – BS and MBA
Contact MBA Program Director: Bruce Rubin
GMAT at least two semesters prior
GPA of at least 3.0
Program Hours after BS program : 30
MBA Core – During Senior year

23. GEN 101: New Portal to Appreciating Our Global Environment
NewPAGE is required of all first-year freshmen and transfer students with fewer than 12 transfer credits.
Advanced placement, CLEP and DANTES credits do not exempt students from the requirement.
However, students with 12 or more dual enrollment or military credits are exempt are not required to enroll in the NewPAGE course.
For CS-major student, the GEN 101 course can be used as a substitute for a specific General Education course: History or Philosophy or Social Science prospective.

24. Conclusion Information found online
under “Undergraduate” section
Call for an appointment or schedule it online
Advising hours are available at
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