Computer Science, BA

Overview

The BA in Computer Science program - Computer and Software Systems will prepare students for employment in various fields of computer science and /or to prepare them to pursue advanced studies in computer science. This will be accomplished by covering fundamentals of theory and practice such that students will have the tools they need to maximize their portfolios of significant coding projects.

Degree Requirements

To earn the Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science, students must complete a minimum of 128 credits including major requirements, Stern College General Education and Jewish Studies requirements, and elective courses as needed.

Major Requirements (42-44 credits)

Core Courses

COMP 1300	Introduction to Computer Science	4
COMP 1320	Data Structures	4
COMP 1504	Discrete Structures	3
COMP 2113	Computer Organization	3
COMP 2545	Algorithms	3
COMP 3562	Database Systems	3
COMP 3610	Operating Systems	3
COMP 3640	Programming Languages	3
COMP 3650	Object Oriented Software Design	3
MATH 1412	Calculus I	4
MATH 2105	Linear Algebra	3

Electives

Complete two of the following courses:

COMP 2314	Linux Programming for Data Analysis	4
COMP 2512	Networking and Communications	3
COMP 3770	Natural Language Processing	3
COMP 3780	Web Programming and Development	3
COMP 3921	Applied Machine Learning	3