Program: Computer Science (Non-Comprehensive) (BS) - Missouri State University

Apr 01, 2025

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Major Requirements

Major Core (43 hours):

Nine Additional Hours From

CSC 300 and eligible CSC courses numbered higher than 303, with no more than three hours in CSC 399 and no more than three hours in CSC 596 . Courses not eligible: CSC 500 , CSC 505 , and CSC 510 .

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Successful Completion of the Computer Science Major Field Test (MFT)

with at least a score of 145 for Computer Science/Computer Science option and 140 for Computer Science/Software Development option is required.

Minor Required or Second Major

(Note: The “Computer Science” option contains courses that satisfy the requirements for a minor in Mathematics.)

Complete One of the Following Options:

Computer Science Option (28-30 Hours):

CSC 325 - Algorithms and Advanced Data Structures
CSC 333 - Languages and Machines
PHY 123 - Introduction to Physics I *
OR
PHY 203 - Foundations of Physics I *
BIO 121 - General Biology I *
OR
BMS 110 - Introduction to Human Biology *
* May also count toward General Education requirements.

Mathematics Requirements:

Note: These required mathematics courses automatically satisfy the requirements for a minor in Mathematics.

MTH 261 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I *
MTH 280 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
MTH 314 - Discrete Mathematics
OR
MTH 315 - Algebraic Structures
MTH 345 - Statistics for Scientists and Engineers
OR
MTH 540 - Statistical Theory I
* May also count toward General Education requirements.

Software Development Option (27-30 Hours):

CSC 455 - Software Quality Assurance and Project Management

Three Additional Hours From:

From eligible CSC courses numbered 500 or higher excluding CSC 596 . Courses not eligible: CSC 500 , CSC 505 , and CSC 510 .

Each of These Courses May Also Count Toward General Education Requirements.

One Course From Each Group (at Least One of the Courses With a Lab):

Group 1

BIO 121 - General Biology I *

BMS 110 - Introduction to Human Biology *

BMS 110 - Introduction to Human Biology * AND

BMS 111 - Introduction to Human Biology Laboratory *

Group 2

CHM 116 - Fundamentals of Chemistry *

CHM 116 - Fundamentals of Chemistry * AND

CHM 117 - Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory *

CHM 160 - General Chemistry I *

CHM 160 - General Chemistry I * AND

CHM 161 - General Chemistry I Laboratory *

GLG 113 - Earth: The Instruction Manual * AND

GLG 116 - Earth: The Hands-on Adventure *

GLG 114 - Earth: The Survival Guide *

GRY 135 - Principles of Weather and Climate *

GRY 145 - Earth’s Natural Environment * AND

GRY 146 - Earth’s Natural Environment Laboratory *

PHY 123 - Introduction to Physics I *

PHY 203 - Foundations of Physics I *

AST 113 - Modern Astronomy *

AST 114 - Survey of Astronomy *

AST 115 - Basic Astronomy *

*May also count toward General Education requirements.

One Course From:

Other courses may be acceptable with department approval.

Mathematics Requirement:

Total Credit Hours: 70-73

University Level Requirements:

Accreditation

The BS in Computer Science-Computer Science option is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET http://www.abet.org/.

Accelerated graduate program in Computer Science

Eligible students in this major may apply to the Master of Science in Computer Science program. Refer to the Graduate Catalog for more information. Refer to Undergraduate Students Taking Graduate Classes for additional information and procedures for obtaining permission for Mixed Credit.