Computer Science, B.S.

Computer Science Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree

Piedmont’s computer science program provides a strong foundation in in the theory and practice of computer science in the context of a liberal arts education. The program focuses on algorithm development, programming, networking, and database systems. The program implements extensive team-based development projects and includes an emphasis on mathematical reasoning.

Computer Science Major

CSCI 1301	Programming Principles I	3
CSCI 1302	Programming Principles II	3
CSCI 2900	Data Structures	3
CSCI 3200	Algorithm Analysis	3
CSCI 3300	Database Management Systems	3
CSCI 3400	Software Development	3
CSCI 4000	Programming Languages	3
CSCI 4950	Senior Capstone	3

Computer Science Electives

9 hours selected from the following:

CSCI 3100	Computer Organization and Architecture	3
CSCI 3500	Computer Graphics	3
CSCI 3700	Operating Systems	3
CSCI 4930	Internship in Computer Science	1-3
CSCI 4350	Advanced Studies in Computer Science	1-3
CSCI 4600	Mobile Software Development	3
CSCI 4800	Machine Learning	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Required Mathematics Courses

MATH 2300	Discrete Mathematics	3
MATH 2450	Calculus I	4

General Electives

Total Credit Hours:

33

General Education

Total Credit Hours:

46

Piedmont College Requirement

PDMT 1101	Intro to College Life and Liberal Arts Tradition	1
Total Credit Hours:		1

Students who have not completed a minimum of 24 semester credit hours of college-level coursework upon admission to Piedmont College must meet this college requirement.