Computer Science

Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the degree requirements for computer science will:

• Be able to understand and apply fundamental knowledge of computational and mathematical concepts needed to solve problems of practical interest
• Demonstrate proficiency in analyzing, designing, building, and implementing computer-based systems designed to solve practical problems and meet needs in engineering and technology
• Develop an awareness of the implications of the role that computing and technological advances play in contemporary society

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

MAJOR COURSE OF STUDY REQUIREMENTS

The following courses are required for the B.S. computer science degree: HCSC 106,110, 160, 260, 285, 310, 311, 361, 375, 410, 415, 435, and 461.

The following mathematics courses are required: HMTH 161, 162, 271, 253, and 341. One sequence from the following three-course options in science is required:

• HBIO 113, HPHY154, HPHY 253
• HPHY 154, HBIO 111, HBIO 112
• HBIO 113, HPHY 154, HCHEM 111

General Education (Core) 
33-48 hours

Refer to the general education requirements for more information.

Computer Science Major — 65 hours

• HCSC 106— Introduction to Computer Science
• HCSC 110— Computer Programming I
• HCSC 160— Computer Programming II
• HCSC 260— Computer Organization
• HCSC 285— Discrete Structures
• HCSC 310— Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis
• HCSC 311— Introduction to Theory of Computation
• HCSC 361— Junior Seminar
• HCSC 375— Operating Systems
• HCSC 410— Database Systems
• HCSC 415— Organization of Programming Languages
• HCSC 435— Software Engineering
• HCSC 461— Senior Seminar
• HCSC 4xx— Computer Science Elective I
• HCSC 4xx— Computer Science Elective II
• HCSC 4xx— Computer Science Elective III
• HMTH 161— Calculus I
• HMTH 162— Calculus II
• HMTH 271— Linear Algebra
• HMTH 253— Set Theory
• HMTH 341— Probability and Statistics

One sequence from the following three-course options
in science is required:

Option I

• HBIO 113— General Biology
• HPHY 154— Mechanics
• HPHY 253— Electricity and Magnetism

Option II

• HBIO 111— General Biology
• HBIO 112— General Biology
• HPHY 154— Mechanics

Option III

• HBIO 113— General Biology
• HCHEM 111— Elementary Inorganic Chemistry
• HPHY 154— Mechanics

MINOR IN DATA SCIENCE AND ANALYTICS

The goals of the DSA Minor are to prepare students for the increasing workplace challenges in obtaining, processing, analyzing, and presenting complex data. The DSA Minor helps students in different disciplines leverage data science to solve practical problems in their area of expertise. Students in the program are expected to acquire practical aspects of the methods and theory of data science, gain literacy and fluency in data science methods, and understand their implications for society.

DSA Minor Requirements
Eighteen hours (6 courses) would be required for the minor. These requirements will include one foundations course, two methods courses, two electives, and an experiential learning course in the student’s area of study. To begin, all minors will be required to enroll in Data and the African Diaspora (HCSC 105).

At least 12 credit hours of the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.

1. One required foundational course (3 hours): HCSC 105 (Data and the African Diaspora)
2. One mathematics and/or statistics course (3 hours)
3. One programming course (3 hours)
4. One required capstone course (3 hours): HCSC 411 (Data Science I)
5. Two elective courses (6 hours): see Table 2 (list of course options for electives)

For more information, contact:
Dr. Alfred R. Watkins
Department Chair, Computer Science
Academic Program Director, Data Science & Analytics
alfred.watkins@morehouse.edu
www.morehouse.edu