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Computer Science Major (comprehensive)
Internship and Professional Practice
Computer Science Teaching Minor
Computer Science
Faculty
Sergei Bezroukov, Professor
Uwe Leck, Assistant Professor
Shaun M. Lynch, Associate Professor
Victor Piotrowski, Professor
Steven J. Rosenberg, Associate Professor
Chad H. Scott, Professor
Shin-Ping Tucker, Assistant Professor
Courses are offered in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Mathematics Education. The curriculum provides fundamental courses as well as a variety of electives for those with special interests. Students may choose a major that prepares them for a career and/or graduate study in Computer Science, Mathematics or Mathematics Education. Students also can pursue a career in Actuarial Science or Computer Security with appropriate choices of elective courses. More details on programs offered by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science are presented below and at http://math.uwsuper.edu.
A Computer Science degree can be obtained with a comprehensive major or a liberal arts major that requires an additional minor or major. Computer Science minor programs include liberal arts and secondary education.
All major programs permit choices of courses appropriate to individual interests, which should be made in consultation with a Mathematics and Computer Science faculty advisor.
(Comprehensive)
The comprehensive Computer Science Major provides the background necessary to prepare students for positions in industry or to pursue graduate study. Students completing this major will have a sufficient understanding of the basic principles and concepts in computer science but also will be able to meet immediate demands for solving real-world computational problems. This program is an ideal choice for students who intend to work as computer science professionals.
A minimum of 57 credits, including:
MATH 240 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 4 credits
MATH 241 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 4 credits
MATH 310 Introduction to Abstract Mathematics 4 credits
CSCI 201 Introduction to Programming 3 credits
CSCI 202 Object-Oriented Programming 3 credits
CSCI 303 Algorithms and Data Structures 4 credits
CSCI 320 Discrete Structures 4 credits
CSCI 324 Assembly Language Programming 4 credits
CSCI 340 Software Development and Professional Practice 4 credits
CSCI 451 Operating Systems and System Security 4 credits
CSCI 461 Computer Architecture and Organization 4 credits
CSCI 470 Net-centric Computing and Network Security 4 credits
CSCI 499 Capstone Project 1-3 credits
At least one of:
CSCI 421 Theory of Computation 4 credits
CSCI 425 Algorithm Analysis and Design 4 credits
CSCI 437 Cryptography 4 credits
At least one of:
CIS 347 Database Systems 3 credits
CSCI 356 Information Management and Security 3 credits
Additional courses may be chosen from CSCI courses numbered 200 or above or CIS 355, CIS 360.
The Computer Science Major provides the fundamental education necessary to prepare students for positions in industry, to pursue graduate study or to assume responsibilities in an area that requires knowledge of basic principles and concepts in computer science.
A minimum of 36 credits, including:
MATH 240 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 4 credits
MATH 241 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 4 credits
CSCI 201 Introduction to Programming 3 credits
CSCI 202 Object-Oriented Programming 3 credits
CSCI 303 Algorithms and Data Structures 4 credits
CSCI 320 Discrete Structure 4 credits
CSCI 324 Assembly Language Programming 4 credits
CSCI 399 Mathematical Sciences Seminar 1 credit
At least one of:
CSCI 451 Operating Systems and System Security 4 credits
CSCI 461 Computer Architecture and Organization 4 credits
CSCI 470 Net-centric Computing and Network Security 4 credits
At least one of:
CSCI 421 Theory of Computation 4 credits
CSCI 425 Algorithm Analysis and Design 4 credits
CSCI 437 Cryptography 4 credits
Additional courses may be chosen from CSCI courses numbered 200 or above.
Internship and Professional Practice
Students who major in programs offered by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science have opportunities for paid work related to their field of study. Prerequisite: Junior standing and approval by the Mathematics and Computer Science faculty.
A minimum of 22 credits in CSCI courses numbered 200 or above, including:
CSCI 201 Introduction to Programming 3 credits
CSCI 202 Object-Oriented Programming 3 credits
CSCI 303 Algorithms and Data Structures 4 credits
CSCI 324 Assembly Language Programming 4 credits
Computer Science Teaching Minor
Early Adolescence – Adolescence Level (EA-A) (grades 5 – 12)
Students desiring this licensure must complete a minimum of 22 credits in CSCI courses including:
CSCI 170 Programming and Technology for the Teaching of Mathematics 3 credits
CSCI 201 Introduction to Programming 3 credits
CSCI 202 Object-Oriented Programming 3 credits
CSCI 303 Algorithms and Data Structures 4 credits
CSCI 324 Assembly Language Programming 4 credits
And at least two additional CSCI courses numbered 110 or above.
Required for teacher certification:
MATH 339 Teaching Mathematics and Computer Science in the Secondary Classroom 3 credits
TED 305 Tutor Practicum 1-3 credits
All EA-A licensure students must also meet the Professional Education Requirements as outlined in the Secondary Education Certification section of this catalog. Students are also required to pass a subject specific Praxis II exam designated by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction before being placed for student teaching.
21 Credits
Required courses:
CSCI 148 Computer Applications for Productivity 3 credits
CSCI 230 Introduction to Information Technology 3 credits
Choose one from the following programming courses:
CSCI 201 Introduction to Programming 3 credits
CSCI 211 Visual Programming Fundamentals 3 credits
CSCI 250 Internet Programming 3 credits
Plus a minimum of 12 credits from the following elective courses:
CSCI 335 Web Page Authoring 3 credits
CSCI 346 Database Management 3 credits
CSCI 350 Networking and Communications 3 credits
CSCI 360 Computer Law, Ethics, and Intellectual Property 3 credits
CSCI 364 Multimedia and Digital Entertainment 3 credits
CSCI 370 Information Assurance and Security 3 credits
CSCI 380 Enterprise and E-Business Systems 3 credits