Christian Brothers University

Department of Computer Science

Graduation Checklist

Total credit hours required for graduation are 122.
Maximum computer science credits applicable toward the degree are 47.

Computer Science Requirements (33 hours) Other Requirements (23 hours)
CS 171 Introduction to Programming & Algorithms 3 Math 131 Calculus I 3
CS 172 Intermediate Programming & Algorithms & Lab 4 Math 132 Calculus II 3
CS 234 Data Structures and Lab 4 Math 141 Discrete Math 3
CS 295 Data Communications 3 Phys 150 or Phys 201 Introductory Physics I & Lab 2 4
CS 360 Object Oriented Design 3 Phys 251 or Phys 202 Physics II and Lab 2 4
CS 370 Operating Systems 3 ECE 250 Digital Design 3
CS 400 Internship 3
CS 471 Database Design 3
CS 440 Algorithms or CS 450 Bioinformatics Algorithms 1 3
CS 481 Senior Project I 1
CS 482 Senior Project II 3
1. A student with the bioinformatics option takes CS 450. A student with the other 3 options takes CS 440.
2. A student with the bioinformatics or forensics option takes Physics 201 and 202. A student with the engineering or information systems option takes Physics 151 and 250.


Option in Bioinformatics, Forensics, Engineering or Information Systems
Bioinformatics Option (39 hours) Forensics Option (45 hours)
Biol 111 Principles of Biology I & Lab 4 Biol 111 Principles of Biology I & Lab 4
Biol 112 Principles of Biology II & Lab 4 Biol 112 Principles of Biology II & Lab 4
Chem 113 Principles of Chemistry I & Lab 4 Chem 113 Principles of Chemistry I & Lab 4
Chem 114 Principles of Chemistry II & Lab 4 Chem 114 Principles of Chemistry II & Lab 4
Chem 211 Organic Chemistry I & Lab 4 Biol 217 Human Anatomy & Physiology I & Lab 4
Chem 212 Organic Chemistry II & Lab 4 Biol 218 Human Anatomy & Physiology II & Lab 4
Biol 311 Genetics & Lab 4 Chem 214 Quantitative Analysis & Lab 4
Biol 321 Microbiology or Chem 315 Biochemistry & Lab 4 Biol 321 Microbiology & Lab 4
Biol 421 Cell Biology & Lab or Chem 316 Biochemistry 4 Math 201 Applied Statistics 3
Biol/CS 240 Introduction to Bioinformatics 3 Biology elective above 300 3
Anth 126 Forensic Anthropology & Lab 4
Anth 301 Medical Anthropology 3
Engineering Option (at least 36 hours) Information Systems Option (at least 39 hours)
Math 231 Differential Equations 3 Econ 214 Microeconomics 3
ECE 221 Circuits I 3 Mktg 311 Principles of Marketing 3
ECE 251 Computer Architecture 3 Mgmt 337 Organization and Management 3
ECE 350 Computer Systems Architecture and Design 3 ITM 351 Systems Analysis and Design 3
ECE        Elective 3 3 ITM 455 Information Systems Management 3
ECE        Elective 3 3 ITM 470 Internet Programming 3
    ITM 480 Decision Support 3
Minor (18 to 30 hours) Minor (18 to 30 hours)
The minor can be neither ITM, Computer Science nor Computer Engineering.
3. ECE electives must be among ECE 451, 453, 454, 457, 472, 473 and 480-9.
Arts Courses (24 or 27 hours)
Eng 111 English Composition I 3 Religious Studies Elective 3
Eng 112 English Composition II 3 Religious Studies Elective 3
Dimensions of Faith & Community 3 Orientation 0
English Literature Elective 3 Philosophy Elective 3 3
Social Science Elective 4 3 Social Science Elective 4 3
3. The Philosophy elective must be one of PHIL 213, 321, 323 or 324.
4. A student with the Forensics option or the Information Systems option needs just one course.

Electives (to reach a total of 122 hours)
       
       
GPA Requirements
The GPA in the major degree requirements is at least 2.0.
The GPA in the program option and other requirements is at least 2.0.
The overall GPA is at least 2.0.