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 Requirements
All 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.
| Philosophy |
PHIL 224 |
Ethics and Technology |
| Writing |
ENGL 272 |
Introduction to Technical Communication |
Students whose programs and goals make other competency areas appropriate may petition the Area of Computer Science and Technology Management to allow substitutions for areas listed above.
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 (38 semester hours):
The following core courses are required for all four-year programs in computer science (32 semester hours):
| CSCI 190 |
Computer Science I |
| CSCI 191 |
Computer Science II |
| CSCI 193 |
Introduction to Unix |
| CSCI 240 |
Computer Software Design I |
| CSCI 241 |
Computer Software Design II |
| CSCI 270 |
Web Page Development |
| CSCI 325 |
Operating Systems |
| CSCI 345 |
Data Communications |
| CSCI 355 |
Computer Organization |
| CSCI 360 |
Data Structures |
| CSCI 480 |
Software Engineering |
| CSCI 490 |
Database Management Systems |
Computer Science ProgramThe computer science major takes the computer science core requirements and completes one of the emphases listed below.
Computer Science-Business Emphasis
A major in computer science-business emphasis consists of the twelve core courses plus CSCI 330; ACCT 220, 221; BUAD 321; 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 Emphasis
A 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 Emphasis
A 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 Emphasis
A 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 Emphasis
A 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, 305, 325, 330, 345, 355, 360, 374, 445, 460, 470, 475, 480, or 490.
A minor in information processing consists of 21 hours, including seven of the following courses: CSCI 148 or 150, 152, 155, 157, 158, 190, 270, or 285; or one approved course from another discipline with a technology emphasis such as: 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.
