Computer Science

Undergraduate Degree Program

Chair Dr. Kurt Maly

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Agenda

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Introduction CS Course Requirements CS Required courses CS Math Courses Math Required Courses Technical Electives Details of CS Electives Advising Block Minors Computer Science Department

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Program Course Requirements

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Computer Science required courses

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45 credits Computer Science elective courses

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12 credits Mathematics/Statistics

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14 credits Technical electives

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6 to 8 credits Additional requirements

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Upper Level General Education requirements Lower Level General Education requirements

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Prerequisite Structure - Mathematics AP Credit or Advance Placement

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Math 102

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College Algebra Math 162

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Pre Calculus I Math 163

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Pre Calculus II Math 211

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Calculus I Math 212

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Calculus II Fast Track Math 166 Pre Calculus I and II

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The Introductory Course

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All Computer Science freshmen must take:

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CS 110 Introduction to Computer Science 1 credit This one credit hour course introduces the computer science program to the students.

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Required Computer Science Courses

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CS 150

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Introduction to Programming CS 333 CS 250

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Problem Solving and Programming

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CS 252

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Introduction to Unix for programmers Fast Track Programming CS 361

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Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms CS 330

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Object Oriented Programming and Design CS 350

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Introduction to Software Engineering CS 410

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Senior Project Initiative (Computer Based) CS 411W (Writing Intensive)

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Senior Project Initiative Computer Science Department

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Architecture Courses

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CS 170

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Fundamentals of Computer Organization CS 270

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Introduction to Computer Architecture Operating Systems CS 334 Fast Track Architecture

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CS 471

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Operating Systems

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CS 333 and CS 334

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Fast track courses Internet based course No classroom environment Requires:

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Prior knowledge of programming language Considerable maturity of student Independent responsibility on the student Computer Science Department

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Required CS Math Courses

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CS 381

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Introduction to Discrete Structures CS 390

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Introduction to Theoretical Computer Science CS 417

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Computational Methods and Software Computer Science Department

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Required Math Courses

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Math 211

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Calculus I Math 212

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Calculus II Math 205 - 1st part Calculus I Math 206 - 2nd part Calculus I Math 316

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Linear Algebra Stat 330

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Introduction to Statistics With Calculus as prerequisite Computer Science Department

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Applied Technology CS Courses

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CS 300

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Computers in Society and Ethics

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Technical Electives

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In Addition to one year natural science (General ED) 6-8 credits towards Technical Electives Natural Sciences

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Physics Chemistry Biology Geology Oceanography Accounting (Acct 201, Acct 202, …) Any other technical in nature – Approval from Advisor Not to include:

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Biology 108 – 109 (Life Science)

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Physics 103 – 104 (Astronomy) Computer Science Department

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Co-op/Internships

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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

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Contracts Reports Computer Science Department

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CS Electives – Database

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CS 450

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Database Concepts CS 419

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Internet Databases CS 452

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Database Software Development Methodology CS 456

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Database Administration I CS 457

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Database Administration II Computer Science Department

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CS Electives – Networking

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CS 454

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Network Management CS 455

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Introduction to Networks and Communications CS 458

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Unix System Administration CS 472

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Network and Security CS 486

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Introduction to Parallel Computing CS 487

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Applied Parallel Computing Computer Science Department

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CS Electives – Systems Programming

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CS 476

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Systems Programming CS 477

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Systems Programming in Windows Operating Systems CS 454

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Network Management

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CS Electives – Web Programming

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CS 312

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Internet Concepts CS 418

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Web Programming CS 419

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Internet Databases

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CS Electives - Miscellaneous

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CS 355

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Principles of Programming Languages CS 460

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Computer Graphics CS 475

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Introduction to Computer Simulation CS 451

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Software Engineering Survey CS 480

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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence CS 488

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Principles of Compiler Construction Computer Science Department

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Advisor Block

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http://www.cs.odu.edu

Sign up for registration advising (Immediately after midterm)

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CS Department office Call CS Advising office 683-6001 Email CS advisors Plan a tentative schedule

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Worksheets Prerequisite structure charts Attend advising session to finalize Advisor will remove block Computer Science Department

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Popular Minors

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

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Five Year Program – BS and MBA

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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

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Conclusion

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Information found online

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http://www.cs.odu.edu

Call for an appointment Advising hours are available GOOD LUCK!

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