Computer Science Major - 58 hours
2007-2009 Catalog

The primary goal of the computer science major at Simpson College is to give students a foundation for advanced study or professional practice. The program outlined below is designed to provide a coherent and broad-based coverage of the discipline of computing, giving a reasonable level of understanding in each of the areas and processes that define the discipline, as well as the interrelationships among these areas.

Required Courses:

• Core Sequence
• CmSc 150 Fundamentals of Computing I (4)
• CmSc 155 Fundamentals of Computing II (4)
• CmSc 180 Discrete Mathematics (3)
• CmSc 220 The Social Context of Computing (3)
• CmSc 250 Introduction to Algorithms (4)
• CmSc 265 Computer Organization (3)
• Capstone Course (3)
• Math 201 Elementary Statistics (3)
• Math 255 Linear Algebra (3)

Electives in Computer Science:

• Any five, 300-level CmSc courses (15)

Elective - take one of the following:

• Math 140 Elements of Calculus (4)
• Math 151 Calculus I (4)

Elective - Additional Electives (9) from:

• Any 300-level CmSc not used above
• CIS 255 or above
• Math 265 or above

Computer Science Minor - 24 hours
2003-2005 Catalog

Required Courses:

• CmSc/CIS core sequence: (21 credits)
  • CmSc 150 Fundamentals of Computing I (4)
  • CmSc 155 Fundamentals of Computing II (4)
  • CmSc 180 Discrete Mathematics (3)
  • CmSc 220 The Social Context of Computing (3)
  • CmSc 250 Design and Analysis of Algorithms (4)
  • CmSc 265 Computer Organization (3)

Elective (6-7):

• Any 2 CIS or CmSc courses numbered 250 or higher not already used (6-7)

Students majoring in Computer Information Systems may not declare a minor in Computer Science.

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