Computer Science, Bachelor of Science

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The Wilmington University undergraduate degree program in Computer Science prepares students with the technical knowledge in the principal areas of study including computer systems and networks, security, database systems, human-computer interaction, programming languages, and applications. Students with this degree can work as an IT consultant, information systems manager, database administrator, a multimedia programmer, or a systems analyst.

Program Competencies

Students in the Computer Science Program (B.S.) will be able to:
  • Apply Computer Science best practices and current methodologies to create, deliver, and support information technology projects;
  • Demonstrate programming from script to screen;
  • Analyze requirements for software applications using best practices and current methodologies;
  • Demonstrate best practices used to manage computer hardware and networking projects;
  • Demonstrate problem solving skills and critical thinking strategies such as quantitative, qualitative, and scientific reasoning to analyze consequences and outcomes and then determine logical solutions;
  • Apply best practices, along with ethical and legal principles, required of computer science professionals;
  • Research, construct, and deliver professional presentations using a variety of communication tools and techniques.  Appraise the needs of the audience and then speak in a clear and succinct manner;
  • Write with clarity and precision using correct English grammar: mechanics and usage. Correctly and ethically exhibit competence in writing for specific purposes, diverse audiences, and genres.

Computer Science B.S. Curriculum

General Education Requirements (39 credits)

COM 250Technical Writing

3

CTA 326Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving

3

ECO 105Fundamentals of Economics

3

ENG 121English Composition I

3

ENG 122English Composition II

3

ENG 131Public Speaking

3

HUM 360Human World Views: 3500 BCE – 1650 CE

3

HUM 361Human World Views: 1650 CE - present

3

MAT 205Introductory Survey of Mathematics

3

PHI 100Introduction to Critical Thinking

3

POL 300American Politics

3

OR

HIS 381/HUM 381Contemporary Global Issues

3

PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3

SCI 321Technology in the Sciences

3

Computer Science Core (66 credits)

BBA 430Big Data and Visualization

3

CSC 100Web Design & Development

3

CSC 200Computer Science Fund

3

CSC 240JavaScript

3

CSC 305Computer Architecture

3

CSC 306PHP Applic Development

3

CSC 315Fund. of O-O Programming

3

 

CSC 325Java Programming I

3

OR

CSC 310Microsoft .NET I

3

 

CSC 335Java Programming II

4

OR

CSC 311Microsoft .NET II

3

 

CSC 345Database Foundations

3

CSC 350Mobile App

3

CSC 370User-Centered Design

3

CSC 400O-O Sys Anlys and Design

3

 

CSC 487CSC Senior Project

3

OR

CSC 490CSC Internship

3

 

ISM 420Data Modeling and Warehousing

3

MAT 200Pre-Calculus

3

PHI 314Ethics for Computer Professionals

3

SCI 240Concepts in Physics

3

SEC 100Introduction to Computer Hardware and Operation

3

SEC 210Principles and Practice of Information Security

3

SEC 235Networks and Telecommunications

3

SEC 290Introduction to Programming with Python

3

Free Electives (15 credits)

Students with less than 16 transfer credits are required to take FYE 101 as one of their electives.

CAP/Co-op Program Option (6 credits)

The co-op option is an alternative to the CSC 315 - Foundations of Object Oriented Programming course and the CSC internship - CSC 490. Each co-op assignment is one semester long and normally the two co-op assignments span two consecutive semesters with the same employer. In order to be eligible, students must first have completed CSC 306 - PHP Application Development and have at least 60 credits, plus a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Students must inform the Director of the CAP/Co-op program and the CSC Program Chair one semester before they would like to begin a co-op assignment.


For additional information on the CAP/Co-op program option, please see the website:

http://www.wilmu.edu/coel/work-integrated-learning.aspx


Suggested Program Sequence

Freshman

Semester 1

CSC 100Web Design & Development

3

CTA 326Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving

3

ENG 121English Composition I

3

FYE 101First Year Experience Seminar

3

MAT 205Introductory Survey of Mathematics

3

Semester 2

ECO 105Fundamentals of Economics

3

ENG 122English Composition II

3

PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3

PHI 100Introduction to Critical Thinking

3

SEC 100Introduction to Computer Hardware and Operation

3

Sophomore

Semester 1

COM 250Technical Writing

3

HUM 360Human World Views: 3500 BCE – 1650 CE

3

MAT 200Pre-Calculus

3

SEC 210Principles and Practice of Information Security

3

SEC 235Networks and Telecommunications

3

Semester 2

CSC 200Computer Science Fund

3

ENG 131Public Speaking

3

HUM 361Human World Views: 1650 CE - present

3

SCI 240Concepts in Physics

3

SEC 290Introduction to Programming with Python

3

Junior

Semester 1

CSC 240JavaScript

3

CSC 305Computer Architecture

3

CSC 306PHP Applic Development

3

CSC 315Fund. of O-O Programming

3

SCI 321Technology in the Sciences

3

Semester 2

CSC 345Database Foundations

3

CSC 350Mobile App

3

CSC 370User-Centered Design

3

PHI 314Ethics for Computer Professionals

3

Free Elective

3

Senior

Semester 1

BBA 430Big Data and Visualization

3

 

CSC 325Java Programming I

3

OR

CSC 310Microsoft .NET I

3

 

CSC 400O-O Sys Anlys and Design

3

Free Elective

3

Free Elective

3

Semester 2

CSC 335Java Programming II

4

OR

CSC 311Microsoft .NET II

3

 

CSC 487CSC Senior Project

3

OR

CSC 490CSC Internship

3

 

HIS 381/HUM 381Contemporary Global Issues

3

OR

POL 300American Politics

3

 

ISM 420Data Modeling and Warehousing

3

Free Elective

3

Completion Degree Requirements

What is a Completion Degree?

A completion degree is a personalized version of a bachelor's degree created exclusively for students who have completed an associate degree at an accredited institution. Completion degrees are available for most Wilmington University Bachelor of Science degrees. A student who expects to transfer a completed associate's degree should communicate with a Wilmington University academic advisor before registering for courses. A transcript with documentation of the conferred degree must be received by Wilmington University to confirm eligibility.

Computer Science Completion Degree

BBA 430Big Data and Visualization

3

CSC 240JavaScript

3

CSC 305Computer Architecture

3

CSC 306PHP Applic Development

3

CSC 315Fund. of O-O Programming

3

 

CSC 325Java Programming I

3

OR

CSC 310Microsoft .NET I

3

 

CSC 335Java Programming II

4

OR

CSC 311Microsoft .NET II

3

 

CSC 345Database Foundations

3

CSC 350Mobile App

3

CSC 370User-Centered Design

3

CSC 400O-O Sys Anlys and Design

3

 

CSC 487CSC Senior Project

3

OR

CSC 490CSC Internship

3

 

ISM 420Data Modeling and Warehousing

3

PHI 314Ethics for Computer Professionals

3

SCI 321Technology in the Sciences

3

All students interested in this degree must have completed the following prerequisites or their equivalents:

COM 250 Technical Writing

CSC 100 Web Design & Devel

CSC 200 Computer Science Fund

CTA 326 Integ Excel into Business Problem Solving

MAT 200 Pre-Calculus

ENG 122 English Composition II

SEC 100 Intro to Comp Hardware & Operation

SEC 210 Principles and Practice of Info Security

SEC 235 Networks and Telecommunications