College of Sciences
The following text is taken from The University of Findlay's current undergraduate and/or graduate catalog. To receive your bachelor of science degree from The University of Findlay, you must also complete BS/Graduation and Degree Requirements in addition to your computer science curriculum.To receive your associate of arts degree from The University of Findlay, you must also complete AA/Graduation and Degree Requirements in addition to your computer science curriculum.Competency RequirementsAll students of The University of Findlay must demonstrate a basic level of competence (achievement) in writing, computer science, and communication. Students pursuing four-year degrees in the Area of Computer Science and Technology Management are required to complete the two following courses. Students pursuing two-year degrees are required to complete one of the following courses.
COMPUTER SCIENCE (CSCI)A computer science major consists of completion of the computer science core and the completion of an emphasis area.
Computer Science Core Courses (37 semester hours):The following core courses are required for all four-year programs in computer science (37 semester hours):
Computer Science-Business EmphasisA major in computer science-business emphasis consists of the twelve core courses plus CSCI 330; ACCT 220, 221; BUAD 220; ECON 200, 201; and at least one course from CSCI 285, 300, 374, 445, 460, 470, 475, 497 (three hours), or 498 (three hours). Competencies: MATH 132 and 133 or MATH 141 and 142.
Computer Science-Computer Systems EmphasisA major in computer science-computer systems emphasis consists of the twelve core courses plus CSCI 300, 445, 460, and at least three of CSCI 285, 330, 374, 470, 475, 497 (three hours), 498 (three hours) where only one of the choices can be either 497 or 498. Competencies: MATH 141 and 142 (highly recommended) or MATH 132 and 133.
Computer Science-Information Assurance EmphasisA major in computer science-information assurance emphasis consists of the twelve core courses plus CSCI 445; MATH 302; TECH 410, 412, 414, 416, 420; and at least one course from CSCI 285, 300, 330, 374, 460, 470, 475, 497 (three hours), or 498 (three hours). Competencies: MATH 132 and 133 or MATH 141 and 142.
Computer Science-Mathematics EmphasisA major in computer science-mathematics emphasis consists of the twelve core courses plus CSCI 300; MATH 295, 302, 342, 410; and at least one of CSCI 285, 330, 374, 445, 460, 470, 475, 497 (three hours), 498 (three hours). Competencies: MATH 141 and 142.
Computer Science-Web and Database EmphasisA major in computer science-Web and database emphasis consists of the twelve core courses plus CSCI 285, 374, 445, 470, 475, and at least one of CSCI 300, 330, 460, 497 (three hours) or 498 (at least three hours). Competencies: MATH 141 and 142 or MATH 132 and 133.
An Associate of Arts degree in computer science consists of CSCI 190, 191, 193, 240, 241, 345; two of CSCI 151, 152, 153, 155, 157, 158, 159, or 270; at least one of CSCI 285, 300, 325, 330, 355, 360, 374, 445, 470, 475, or 490. A minor in computer science consists of 24 hours in computer science, including CSCI 190, 191, 193, 240, 241; and three of the following: CSCI 270, 285, 300, 325, 330, 345, 355, 360, 374, 445, 460, 470, 475, 480, or 490.
A minor in information processing consists of CSCI 155 or ACCT 180; CSCI 157; and five of the following courses: CSCI 148 or 150, 151, 152, 153, 158, 190, 191, 270, 285 or one approved course from another discipline with a technology emphasis. Current approved courses include ACCT 350, ART 205, BUAD 390, EDUC 260, EQST 203, or SYSA 340.A computer applications certificate consists of 18 semester hours, including CSCI 150; at least three of the following applications courses: CSCI 151, 152, 153, 155, 157, 158, or 159; and at most two of the following programming courses: CSCI 190, 191, or 240.