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The Bachelors of Science in Computer Science consists of three elements:

Liberal Studies Program

The Liberal Studies Program at DePaul University is the general education portion of the curriculum at DePaul University. Topics include: First Year Program, Sophomore Seminar in Multiculturalism, Junior Experiential Learning and a Senior Capstone. For CTI information, please see the Liberal Studies homepage.

Concentration Classes

The Computer Science concentrations consist of the following:

Computer Science Concentration

This concentration is designed for students who want a solid foundation in traditional computer science. It is more theoretical and technical and requires a more extensive analytical background. This concentration is designed to prepare students for advanced studies or employment in computer science where extensive programming is required. The requirements are as follows: Nineteen (19) Liberal Studies courses (see above) plus the following 29 courses. Although all 29 courses are required, the grouping of the courses into First-Year, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior courses is a recommendation only. See your advisor for help in choosing your classes.

First Year:

CSC 210 Introduction to Computing
CSC 211 Programming in Java I
CSC 212 Programming in Java II
CSC 319 Database Technology
MAT 140 Discrete Mathematics I

Sophomore:

Choose 1 from Communication (CMN):
CMN 212 Small Group Communication
or CMN 220 Public Speaking
CSC 309 Object-Oriented Programming in C++
CSC 313 Data Structures in Java
MAT 150 Calculus I
MAT 151 Calculus II
Choose 1 from Mathematics (MAT):
MAT 141 Discrete Mathematics II
or MAT 152 Calculus III
or MAT 220 Linear Algebra with Applications

Junior:

CSC 321 Design and Analysis of Algorithms
CSC 323 Data Analysis
CSC 343 Introduction to Operating Systems
CSC 345 Computer Architecture
Choose 1 from English (ENG):
ENG 204 Technical Writing
or ENG 301 Writing in the Professions
IS 315 Analysis and Design Techniques
TDC 361 Basic Communication Systems

Senior:

CSC 347 Concepts of Programming Languages
CSC 394 Software Projects
One 300-level CTI elective chosen in consultation with students advisor.

Open Electives for Computer Science Concentration

Eight courses to be chosen in consultation with students advisor.

Note: PHL/REL/MGT 228 Business, Ethics, and Society is a required course that is already credited in Liberal Studies.
Note: Grades for all courses in the students major and allied fields (i.e. non-Liberal Studies and non-Open Elective) must be C or better. Grades of C- may be accepted provided the overall grade point average in the major is 2.0 or better.

Data Analysis Concentration

This concentration emphasizes computer-based statistical analysis of data. It looks at the storage, retrieval, and post-processing of data from database systems. The concentration includes programming and design of applications; it develops a strong foundation in statistical concepts and theories and puts them into practice using statistical software. The requirements are as follows: Nineteen (19) Liberal Studies courses (see above) plus the following 29 courses. Although all 29 courses are required, the grouping of the courses into First-Year, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior courses is a recommendation only. See your advisor for help in choosing your classes.

First Year:

CSC 210 Introduction to Computing
CSC 211 Programming in Java I
CSC 212 Programming in Java II
CSC 319 Database Technology
MAT 140 Discrete Mathematics I

Sophomore:

Choose 1 from Communication (CMN):
CMN 212 Small Group Communication
or CMN 220 Public Speaking
CSC 323 Data Analysis
MAT 150 Calculus I
MAT 151 Calculus II
TDC 361 Basic Communication Systems
Choose 1 from the following 4 courses:
CSC 309 Object-Oriented Programming in C++
or CSC 313 Data Structures in Java
or CSC 336 User Interface Development
or IS 313 Business Application Development in Java
Choose 1 from Mathematics (MAT):
MAT 141 Discrete Mathematics II
or MAT 152 Calculus III
or MAT 220 Linear Algebra with Applications

Junior:

CSC 324 Data Analysis and Statistical Software II
IS 315 Analysis and Design Techniques
Choose 1 from Computer Science (CSC):
CSC 328 Data Analysis for Experimenters
or CSC 334 Advanced Data Analysis
Choose 1 from English (ENG):
ENG 204 Technical Writing
or ENG 301 Writing in the Professions

Senior:

CSC 394 Software Projects
or IS 376 Information Systems Project
Two 300-level CTI electives chosen in consultation with student's

Open Electives for Data Analysis/Database Concentration

Nine courses to be chosen in consultation with student’s advisor.

Note: PHL/REL/MGT 228 Business, Ethics, and Society is a required course that is already credited in Liberal Studies.
Note: Grades for all courses in the students major and allied fields (i.e. non-Liberal Studies and non-Open Elective) must be 'C' or better. Grades of 'C-' may be accepted provided the overall grade point average in the major is 2.0 or better.

Software Engineering Honors Concentration

The Honors Software Engineering (HSE) concentration has been designed for students who are interested in studying advanced software development techniques and technologies. Because of its advanced nature, much of this material is normally accessible only to graduate students. It is therefore only available to students with a strong academic background. Furthermore, students must apply for admission to the program.

Students should apply for the HSE concentration by the end of the winter quarter of their sophomore year, and will be notified of their acceptance (pending completion of requirements) in the spring quarter. Progress will be reviewed at the end of the third year to determine eligibility for continuing to the fourth year. Review is automatic for all students, but students may opt out of review and voluntarily change to another concentration.

In addition to the Nineteen (19) Liberal Studies courses (see above) required for all concentrations, the following courses are also required. Note that the grouping of courses into First-Year, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior courses is a recommendation only. See your advisor for help in choosing your classes. Also, note that courses designated First-Year, and Sophomore, would usually be completed before admission to the concentration.

First Year (prior to admission into the honors concentration) - 5 courses

CSC 210 Introduction to Computing
CSC 211 Programming in Java I
CSC 212 Programming in Java II
CSC 319 Database Technology
MAT 140 Discrete Mathematics I
MAT 150 Calculus I

Sophomore Year (prior to admission into the honors concentration) - 7 courses

CMN 212 Small Group Communication
CMN 220 Public Speaking
CSC 309 Object-Oriented Programming in C++
CSC 313 Data Structures in Java
CSC 321 Design and Analysis of Algorithms
ENG 204 Technical Writing
MAT 141 Discrete Mathematics II

Junior Year (after admission into the honors concentration) - 6 courses:

CSC 323 Data Analysis
CSC 343 Introduction to Operating Systems
CSC 347 Concepts of Programming Languages
SE 330 Object Oriented Modeling
SE 350 Object-Oriented Software Development
SE 352 Object-Oriented Enterprise Application Development
SE 370 Software Development Processes

Senior Year (after admission into the honors concentration) - 7 courses

SE 391 Software Engineering Studio I
SE 392 Software Engineering Studio II
Five 300-level CTI electives. Three of the five must be from the following list:
CSC 345 Computer Architecture
CSC 348 Introduction to Compiler Design
CSC 358 Symbolic Programming
CSC 380 Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
CSC 389 Theory of Computation
SE 354 Enterprise Component Architecture
SE 355 Distributed Software Development
SE 356 Software Development for Mobile and Wireless Systems
SE 357 Concurrent System Development
SE 358 Software Development for Limited and Embedded Devices
SE 360 Structured Document Interchange and Processing
SE 368 Software Measurement and Project Estimation
SE 375 Design and Architecture of Secure Software Systems
SE 380 Design of Object-Oriented Languages

Students may also take other advanced SE graduate classes or CSC535 - Formal Semantics of Programming Languages as an independent study, by arrangement with the instructor, subject to approval of the program director.

Open Electives for Software Engineering Honors Concentration

Four open electives are to be chosen in consultation with the advisor.

Note: PHL/REL/MGT 228 Business, Ethics, and Society is a required course that is already credited in Liberal Studies. Note: To satisfy the requirements of the HSE concentration, students must earn a grade of B or better for all junior and senior year courses (A- or better for non-honors sections).

Telecommunications Concentration

This concentration is designed to provide focused coursework in networking technologies, including detailed instruction in data communications, local area networks, and voice telecommunications networks.

Nineteen (19) Liberal Studies courses (see above) plus the following 29 courses. Although all 29 courses are required, the grouping of the courses into First-Year, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior courses is a recommendation only. See your advisor for help in choosing your classes.

First Year:

CSC 210 Introduction to Computing
CSC 211 Programming in Java I
CSC 212 Programming in Java II
CSC 319 Database Technology
MAT 140 Discrete Mathematics I

Sophomore:

Choose 1 from Communication (CMN):
CMN 212 Small Group Communication
or CMN 220 Public Speaking
CSC 309 Object-Oriented Programming in C++
CSC 323 Data Analysis
MAT 150 Calculus I
MAT 151 Calculus II
TDC 361 Basic Communication Systems
Choose 1 from Mathematics (MAT):
MAT 141 Discrete Mathematics II
or MAT 152 Calculus III
or MAT 220 Linear Algebra with Applications

Junior:

CSC 343 Introduction to Operating Systems
ENG 204 Technical Writing
or ENG 301 Writing in the Professions
IS 315 Analysis and Design Techniques
TDC 362 Principles of Data Communications
TDC 363 Introduction to Local Area Networks
TDC 364 Voice Communications Technologies

Senior:

CSC 394 Software Projects
One 300-level TDC elective chosen in consultation with students advisor.
One 300-level CTI elective chosen in consultation with

Open Electives for Telecommunications Concentration

Eight courses to be chosen in consultation with students advisor.

Note:PHL/REL/MGT 228 Business, Ethics, and Society is a required course that is already credited in Liberal Studies.

Note:Grades for all courses in the students major and allied fields (i.e. non-Liberal Studies and non-Open Elective) must be C or better. Grades of C- may be accepted provided the overall grade point average in the major is 2.0 or better.

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