This degree program is recommended for those students who wish to enter the areas of systems programming, or mathematical and scientific applications of computing, or to prepare for graduate study in computer science. The degree program requires a solid background in the theory of computer systems, algorithms, programming languages, operating systems, and data structures.
A significant portion of the program is devoted to the development of programming skills using contemporary languages such as C, C++, and Java. The study of an object-oriented design methodology and programming development tools form the basis for building complex software systems that are developed by advanced application developers such as Software Engineering professionals.
Students seeking the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in computer science must complete the following curriculum.
At least 50 percent of the CSIS upper division credit hours that are required for the Computer Science major for the Bachelor of Science degree must be earned at Pittsburg State University.
General Requirements |
Hours |
Basic Skills |
14 |
| COMM 207 Speech Communication |
3 |
| ENGL 101 English Composition |
3 |
ENGL 190 Honors English Composition or
ENGL 299 Introduction to Research Writing |
3 |
| MATH 150 Calculus I* |
5 |
General Education Electives |
35-41 |
Sciences |
9 |
Natural Sciences |
|
| BIOL 113 Environmental Life Science |
4 |
Physical Sciences (And one course and lab chosen from the following): |
|
| CHEM 215 General Chemistry I |
3 |
| CHEM 216 General Chemistry I Laboratory or |
2 |
PHYS 100 College Physics I or
PHYS 104 Engineering Physics I |
4 |
| PHYS 130 Elementary Physics Laboratory I |
1 |
Social Studies (Select one) |
3 |
| SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| WOMEN 200 Introduction to Women’s Studies |
3 |
Political Studies (Select one) |
3 |
| POLS 101 U.S. Politics |
3 |
| POLS 324 Introduction to Comparative Politics |
3 |
Producing and Consuming (Select one from two of the following three categories) |
5-6 |
Economy |
|
| ECON 191 Issues in Today’s Economy |
3 |
| FCS 230 Consumer Education |
3 |
Technology |
|
| GT 190 Introduction to Technology Systems |
2 |
| GT 350 Technology and Civilization |
3 |
| TM 350 Societal Influence of Technology |
3 |
Business |
|
| ACCTG 201 Financial Accounting |
3 |
| CSIS 130 Computer Information Systems** |
3 |
| MGMKT 101 Introduction to Business |
3 |
Fine Arts and Aesthetic Studies (Select one) |
2-3 |
| ART 155 Printmaking I |
3 |
| ART 178 Introduction to the Visual Arts |
3 |
| ART 188 The Designed World |
3 |
| ART 217 Crafts I |
3 |
| ART 222 Jewelry Design I |
3 |
| ART 233 Drawing I |
3 |
| ART 244 Ceramics I |
3 |
| ART 266 Sculpture I |
3 |
| ART 277 Painting I |
3 |
| ART 288 Western Art History I |
3 |
| ART 289 Western Art History II |
3 |
| ART 311 Art Education |
3 |
| COMM 105 Performance Appreciation |
3 |
| COMM 205 Performance Studies |
3 |
| COMM 295 Theatre History (___) |
3 |
| ENGL 250 Introduction to Creative Writing |
3 |
| HHP 151 Dance Appreciation |
3 |
| MUSIC 120 Music Appreciation (Classical, Jazz, or World Music) |
3 |
| MUSIC 121 Introduction to Music Literature |
2 |
| MUSIC 321 History of Music |
3 |
Cultural Studies (Select one) |
3-5 |
| MLL 124 French Language and Culture I |
5 |
| MLL 134 German Language and Culture I |
5 |
| MLL 144 Portuguese Language and Culture I |
5 |
| MLL 154 Spanish Language and Culture I |
5 |
| MLL 184 Russian Language and Culture I |
5 |
| MLL 194 Korean Language and Culture I |
5 |
| GEOG 106 World Regional Geography |
3 |
| GEOG 300 Elements of Geography |
3 |
| GEOG 304 Human Geography |
3 |
| WOMEN 399 Issues in Women’s Studies: Global Women's Issues |
3 |
Health and Well-Being |
4-6 |
Psychological |
|
| PSYCH 155 General Psychology |
3 |
Physical (Select one) |
|
| FCS 203 Nutrition and Health |
3 |
| HHP 150 Lifetime Fitness Concepts |
1 |
Human Heritage (Select one from two of the following three categories) |
6 |
History |
|
| HIST 101 World History to 1500 |
3 |
| HIST 102 World History from 1500 |
3 |
| HIST 201 American History to 1865 |
3 |
| HIST 202 American History from 1865 |
3 |
Literature |
|
| ENGL 113 General Literature |
3 |
| ENGL 114 General Literature (Genre) |
3 |
| ENGL 116 General Literature (Theme) |
3 |
| ENGL 120 Literature and Film |
3 |
| ENGL 315 Mythology |
3 |
Philosophy |
|
| PHIL 103 Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
| PHIL 105 Ethics |
3 |
| PHIL 111 Ethics: Applied Emphasis (___) |
3 |
| PHIL 208 Logic and Critical Thinking |
3 |
| PHIL 231 World Religions |
3 |
| TOTAL |
49-55 |
*MATH 150 Calculus I is an approved substitute for the general education requirement
MATH 113 College Algebra.
**CSIS 240 C++ Programming is an approved substitute for the general education
requirement CSIS 130.
Major |
Hours |
| CSIS 240 C++ Programming |
3 |
| CSIS 250 Principles of Software Design |
3 |
| CSIS 340 Digital Computer Design |
3 |
| CSIS 345 Object Oriented Programming Using Java |
3 |
| CSIS 380 Application Systems Analysis and Design Methods |
3 |
| CSIS 410 Machine Organization (Assembler) |
3 |
| CSIS 435 Fundamentals of Operating Systems |
3 |
| CSIS 510 Data Structures and Algorithms |
3 |
| CSIS 540 Programming Languages |
3 |
| CSIS 640 Software Engineering |
3 |
| TOTAL |
30 |
Twelve hours of electives chosen from the following: |
12 |
| CSIS 322 COBOL Programming |
3 |
| CSIS 325 Advanced Visual Basic Programming |
3 |
| CSIS 350 Introduction to System Administration |
3 |
| CSIS 420 Management Information Systems |
3 |
| CSIS 470 Computer Networking |
3 |
| CSIS 590 Directed Reading (____) |
1-3 |
| CSIS 610 Internship |
1-3 |
| CSIS 615 Database Management |
3 |
| CSIS 645 Internet Programming |
3 |
| CSIS 670 Information Assurance and Computer Security I |
3 |
| CSIS 671 Information Assurance and Computer Security II |
3 |
| CSIS 690 Topics in Computer Science (____) |
1-3 |
| MATH 569 Numerical Analysis I |
3 |
| TOTAL electives |
12 |
| TOTAL for the Computer Science Major |
42 |
Required Mathematic courses |
8 |
| MATH 212 Matrix Algebra |
2 |
| MATH 513 Discrete Structures |
3 |
MATH 543 Probability and Statistics or
MATH 143 Elementary Statistics |
3 |
Minor requirement |
**4-21 |
Unrestricted Electives*** |
0-21 |
| TOTAL |
124 |
**Four hours of approved mathematics courses numbered above 143, in addition to
required courses in the Computer Science major, would complete a Mathematics minor.
***Electives to be chosen to meet 124 hours degree requirement. Upper division
electives (courses numbered 300 or above) may be required to meet the University requirements of 45 upper division hours in each degree program.
