Christian Brothers University

Department of Computer Science

Course Requirements

First Year Courses
Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
Introduction to Programming & Algorithms 3 Intermediate Programming & Algorithms & Lab 4
Precalculus 3 Calculus I 3
English Composition I 3 English Composition II 3
Social Science Elective 3 Social Science Elective 3
Dimensions of Faith & Community 3 Religious Studies Elective 3
Orientation 0    
Total credits 15 Total credits 16
Second Year Courses
Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
Data Structures 4 Object Oriented Design 3
Calculus II 3 Introduction to Discrete Math 3
Physics I and Lab 4 Physics II and Lab 4
Digital Design 3 Option elective 6
Option elective 3    
Total credits 17 Total credits 16
Third Year Courses
Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
Database Design 3 Operating Systems 3
Option elective 3 CS Internship 3
Data Communications 3 Philosophy Elective 1 3
Literature Elective 3 Option elective 3
Option Elective 3 Option Elective 3
Total credits 15 Total credits 15
Fourth Year Courses
Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
Computer Science Project I 1 Computer Science Project II 3
Algorithms 3 Option Elective 3
Option Elective 9 Option Electives 9
Total credits 13 Total credits 15

  1. Philosophy elective must be chosen from PHIL 213, 321, 323, or 324.
Total credits required for graduation are 122.
Maximum computer science credits applicable toward the degreee are 47.

Transfer students must take at least one half of the required computer-related courses numbered 300 or above at Christian Brothers University.

CS Option

The option is one of Bioinformatics, Forensics, Engineering or Information Systems.

Bioinformatics
The Bioinformatics option includes the following courses in biology, chemistry and computer science.
  • Principles of Biology 1 and 2, Genetics
  • Principles of Chemistry 1 and 2, Organic Chemistry 1 and 2
  • either Microbiology, Cell Biology for a minor in biology or Biochemistry 1 and 2 for a minor in chemistry
  • Introduction to Bioinformatics, Bioinformatics, Introductory and Intermediate Programming and Algorithms
Forensics
The Forensics option includes the following courses in biology, chemistry and anthropology.
  • Principles of Biology 1 and 2, Genetics, Microbiology, Biology elective
  • Principles of Chemistry 1 and 2, Quantitative Analysis
  • Forensic Anthropology and Medical Anthropology
The forensics option earns a student a minor in biology.

Engineering
The Engineering option must include
  • courses to obtain a minor in any area except Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering and Information Systems
  • Engineering courses in Circuits, Microprocessor Architecture, Systems Architecture, Computer Networks, two of ECE 451, 453, 454, 457, 472, 473, 480-9 and Differential Equations
Information Systems
The Information Systems option must include
  • courses to obtain a minor in any area except Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering and Information Systems
  • Business courses in Economics, Principles of Marketing, Organization & Management, Systems Analysis, Information Systems Management, Internet Programming and Decision Support Systems.

2006 Course Requirements

The course requirements for students following the 2006 and earlier catalogs