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 Department of Computer Science are required to complete the two following courses. Students pursuing two-year degrees are required to complete one of the following courses.
Computer Science Core CoursesThe following core courses are required for all four-year programs in computer science:
Computer Science - Business EmphasisA major in computer science - business emphasis consists of the 13 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 13 core courses plus CSCI 300, 445, 460, TECH 410, and at least two 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 13 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 13 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) or TECH 410. Competencies: MATH 141 and 142.
Computer Science - Web and Database EmphasisA major in computer science - Web and database emphasis consists of the 13 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) or TECH 410. 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 25 hours in computer science, including CSCI 190, 192, 193, 240, 241; and four of the following: CSCI 191, 270, 325, 345, 355, 360, 480, or 490.
A minor in information processing consists of the computer science competency (CSCI 148, 149, 150, 190, or exam); CSCI 155 or ACCT 180; CSCI 157; and four of the following courses: CSCI 151, 152, 153, 158, 191, 192, 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 the computer science competency (CSCI 148, 149, 150, 190, or exam); 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.