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Undergraduate Catalog | 2015-2016 Previous Edition

Computer Science, Graphics and Visualization Concentration, B.S.

The Bachelor of Science program offers a broad core of computing subjects and allows the student to select a concentration for an in-depth study in Computing Systems, Game Design and Development, Graphics and Visualization, Intelligent Systems, or Networking and Distributed Computing.  This program prepares students to continue their education in master’s or doctoral programs, or to enter the business world as a computer scientist.

Degree Requirements

The B.S. in Computer Science requires 120 credit hours of coursework. 

Major Courses (58 credit hours)

Concentration Courses (12 credit hours)

Select four of the following:

Additional Degree Requirements

Capstone Experience (3 credit hours)

Select one of the following:

Outside Concentration (15 credit hours)

A component of 15 credit hours of approved non-computer science courses forming an integrated program of outside concentration must be included.  In general, an outside concentration consists of 6 hours at the 3000-level or above, plus an additional 9 hours of approved non-ITCS courses, forming an integrated program of secondary strength.

Business Outside Concentration

Consists of a prescribed set of courses from the College of Business and one 3000-level course from a restricted set of choices.

Mathematics Outside Concentration

Consists of 9 credit hours of approved mathematics courses at the 3000-level or above plus 6 additional credit hours of elective courses. 

Technical Electives (6 credit hours)

Students select two additional ITCS or ITIS courses at the 3000-level or above. 

 

Suggested Curriculum

For a suggested curriculum progression toward completing the major, please see the Academic Plan of Study available online at academics.uncc.edu.