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Northwest Missouri State University

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B.S. in Computer Science

Required Courses | Course Descriptions | Careers | Four-Year Plan View PDF

Students pursuing a degree in computer science study the design and performance of computers and computational processes. The design and implementation of efficient reliable software and hardware to meet given specifications is of particular importance.

Required Courses for Computer Science

B.S. Degree; no minor required

Course No. Course Name Hours
44-141 Computer Programming I 3
44-241 Computer Programming II 3
44-242 Data and File Structures 3
44-296 Professional Development Seminar 1
44-325 Programming Languages 3
44-345 Computer Organization I 3
44-349 Survey of Algorithms 3
44-356 CCNA:  Network Fundamentals    3
44-445 Computer Organization II 3
44-450 Operating Systems 3
44-460 Database Systems 3
44-525 Theory & Implementation of Programming Languages 3
44-561 Software Engineering I 3
44-562 Software Engineering II 3
17-120 Calculus I 4
17-121 OR
  17-316		 Calculus II (4) OR
  General Statistics II (3)		 3-4
17-215 Discrete Mathematics 4
17-230 Probability & Statistics 3
25-110/111
25-120/121		 General Physics I and Lab
General Physics II and Lab OR
25-120/121
25-230/231		 Fundamentals of Classical Physics I and Lab
Fundamentals of Classical Physics II and Lab OR
24-114/115
24-116/117		 General Chemistry I and Lab
General Chemistry II and Lab		 8-10
Total Course Hours Reqiuired: 62-65

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Course Descriptions

For course descriptions, go to the current undergraduate catalog.

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Careers in Computer Science

Majors in this field are some of the most sought after in the country. As the world becomes increasingly digital-based, those who can knowledgably work with computers and digital media will be in high demand. Some places our graduates are working include the following:

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