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Biola University 2013–14 Catalog

C omputer S cience

Core Requirements (24 Credits) All concentrations must include 24 upper-division credits. The following courses are required:

Faculty Chair:

Introduction to Computer Science

Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.

CSCI 105 CSCI 106 CSCI 220 CSCI 230 CSCI 311 CSCI 335

William R. Wade, Ph.D.

Data Structures

Lin, Stangl

Associate Professor:

Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming

McCarty, Wade

Professor:

Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.

Programming Languages Operating Systems User Interface Design and Programming Computer Communications

Mission and Learning Outcomes Computer science studies the representation, storage and transformation of information using computer systems. The Department of Computer Science at Biola University provides two primary areas of concentration in addition to a basic core curriculum. These two areas are computer science and information systems. The department also offers a selection of courses for those majoring in other fields who wish a minor in computer science. We also have a Computer Science lab available to Computer Science majors 24/7. The department endeavors to provide each student with an understanding of the organization and operation of modern computer systems. Fundamental values and knowledge are emphasized so that students will be able to stay abreast of their field. At the same time students are exposed to practical applications and current computer systems so that they will have significant opportunities in the market place upon graduation. The pervasive use of computers today allows the student to pursue a career in Information Technology and Software Development in many different areas including aerospace, insurance, the computer industry, and banking, to name a few. Also, the student is prepared to pursue further studies in graduate school, typically in computer science or business. There is a concerted attempt by the department to integrate faith and learning in the study of computer science and its impact upon our society.

CSCI 430 CSCI 450

Software Engineering

Concentrations Computer Science (29 Credits) Concentration-Specific Requirements CSCI 400 Theory of Algorithms

Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.

Topics in Computer Science

CSCI 440

CSCI 440 must be taken twice with two different topics. MATH 105 Calculus I

Credit(s): 4. Credit(s): 4. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.

Calculus II

MATH 106 MATH 112 MATH 291

Discrete Structures

Linear Algebra

And

Numerical Analysis Operations Research

Credit(s): 3.

MATH 321 OR MATH 333

Credit(s): 3.

Elective Requirements Choose one course (3 credits) at the 300 or 400 level in Computer Science or Math.

Information Systems (33 Credits) Concentration-Specific Requirements CSCI 402 Database Management

Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.

Topics in Computer Science Principles of Microeconomics Principles of Accounting I Organizational Behavior

CSCI 440

BUSN 202 BUSN 211 BUSN 328 BUSN 370 MATH 103 MATH 112 MATH 210

Computer Science, B.S. Degree Program

Business Finance

Calculus for Management Sciences

A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate requirements and the computer science major in one of the following concentrations: Computer Science or Information Systems. General Education Requirements The general education requirement for a foreign language for those following a computer science major may be met by two years of high school language or the first 4 credits of a college language. The science/ mathematics requirement may be met by 3 credits of science.

Discrete Structures

Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Credit(s): 3.

Choose one of the following: BUSN 212

Principles of Accounting II

Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.

Management Information Systems

BUSN 220 BUSN 306 BUSN 405

System Analysis and Design MIS Project Management

Elective Requirements Choose one course (3 credits) at the 300 or 400 level in Business or Computer Science.

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