Computer Science (CMPSC.BS)

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The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science prepares students for careers in computing as well as for graduate study in computer science. The program focuses on providing programming experience, theoretical analysis, and mathematical rigor.

A grade of C- or higher is required for all Specialty Area I and II courses.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Religion Core

BIBL 110 - Message of the New Testament Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 111 - Message of the Old Testament Credit Hours: 3
THEO 230 - Introduction to Theology Credit Hours: 3
THEO 231 - Introduction to Christian Ethics Credit Hours: 3
Christian Service (80 clock hours) *

^{_{*Christian Service is not a course; the hours are earned by a combination of class, group, and individual service-learning experiences.}}

Freshman/Sophomore Experience

LEEU 101 - Freshman Seminar: Gateway to University Success Credit Hours: 1 ^{(1st Fall)}
LEEU 202 - Benevolence Credit Hours: 1 ^{(2nd Fall)}

Acquiring Fundamental Academic Skills

ENGL 110 - Rhetoric and Research Credit Hours: 3
^{_{(Students may need to complete ENGL 106 prior to ENGL 110 due to placement results from ACT/RSAT scores)}}

Exploring the Humanities

HUMN 201 - Foundations of Western Culture Credit Hours: 3
Two of the following (6): HUMN 202 , HUMN 301 , HUMN 302 , HIST 221 , HIST 222 , ENGL 221 , ENGL 222

One of the following (3): ARTS 201 , MUHL 211 , PHIL 241 , THEA 201

Understanding Contemporary Society

One of the following (3): HIST 212 , PLSC 250

Two of the following (6): PSYC 200 , SOCI 200 , ECON 200

Seeking a Global Perspective

GNST 200 - Global Perspectives Seminar (1)
Cross Cultural Experience (1-3): , GNST 250 , GNST 251 , GNST 252 , GNST 253
LING 201 Language and Culture (3)

Specialty Area I (100-200 Level Courses)*

CSCI 161 - Introduction to Computer Science Credit Hours: 1
CISS 220 - Hardware Maintenance and Troubleshooting Credit Hours: 3
CISS 221 - Operating System Maintenance and Troubleshooting Credit Hours: 3
CSCI 261 - Introduction to Programming Credit Hours: 3
CSCI 271 - Programming Projects Credit Hours: 1 (Required to complete 2 times)
MTHS 261 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4
MTHS 262 - Calculus II Credit Hours: 4
PHYS 261 - General Physics I Credit Hours: 4
OR
PHYS 262 - General Physics II Credit Hours: 4

Specialty Area II (300-400 Level Courses)

A minimum of 12 credit hrs of Specialty Area II courses must be taken at Lee University.

CSCI 353 - Numerical Analysis Credit Hours: 3
CSCI 357 - Discrete Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
CSCI 361 - Data Structures and Algorithms Credit Hours: 3
CSCI 371 - Advanced Programmming Projects Credit Hours: 1
CSCI 461 - Analysis of Algorithms Credit Hours: 3
CSCI 471 - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Credit Hours: 3
MTHS 495 - Mathematics in Faith and Practice Credit Hours: 3
Specialty Area Electives (Credit Hours: 6)

MTHS-350 OR course offerings in CISS at the 300 level or above.

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