Computer Science, B.S.

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The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science provides students with a solid foundation in problem-solving using programming languages, computational technologies, and engineering principles in building software products. The program emphasizes analytical thinking, system design, and software development through both theoretical study and practical experience. Students engage in academic, industrial, and research projects that prepare them to design and implement software solutions in diverse application domains.

The baccalaureate program in Computer Science requires a minimum of 120 semester hours, distributed across three categories: (1) the University Core Curriculum, (2) the Computer Science departmental core, and (3) a minor field of study and elective courses necessary to meet the total credit requirement.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to demonstrate foundational knowledge of programming logic and understand the need for life-long learning.
Students will be able to develop various programming skills that would be applicable to the current industry.
Students will be able to apply communication and interdisciplinary teamwork skills to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds.
Students will be able to anticipate, identify, and resolve moral and ethical dilemmas through their understanding and application of the Christian worldview.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with major in Computer Science

University Core Curriculum - 45 hours

Program requirements satisfy 3 of the 48 hours in the Core Curriculum.

The Mathematics elective area is satisfied by MTH 1163 .

Core Curriculum Courses

Computer Science Core - 38 hours

CS 1233 Object-Oriented Programming (On Campus)
CS 1382 Introduction to Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Game Design, and Artificial Intelligence (On Campus and Online)
CS 1513 Java Programming (On Campus)
CS 2173 Computer Networking (On Campus and Online)
CS 2243 Data Structures and Algorithms (On Campus)
CS 2423 Web Applications (On Campus)
CS 2823 C# & dotNET (On Campus)
CS 3363 Database Design (On Campus)
CS 3533 Software Design & Engineering (On Campus)
CYB 7103 Cybersecurity Foundations (Online)
Note: A minimum grade of ‘C/2.0’ or better must be earned in graduate level courses to count towards a master’s degree at JBU.
MTH 1153 Linear Algebra (On Campus)
MTH 1163 Calculus I (On Campus)
MTH 2213 Discrete Mathematics (On Campus)

Major Field Courses - 14 hours

Lecture and corresponding lab must be taken together.

CS 3213 Computer Architecture & Operating System (On Campus)
CS 4513 Computer Science Capstone I (On Campus and Online)
CS 4523 Computer Science Capstone II (On Campus and Online)
EE 2211 Digital Electronics Lab (On Campus)
EE 2212 Digital Electronics (On Campus)
EN 3222 Collaborative Design Lab (On Campus)

Minor - 18-21 hours

Students must complete a minor, a double major, or a dual degree.

For the minor, the Computer Science Department recommends one of the following: Artificial Intelligence Minor , Cybersecurity Minor , Data Analytics Minor , Full-Stack Development Minor , or Game Design Minor .

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