BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE
COMPUTER SCIENCE
College of
Science,
Computer Science students develop an ability to
design, implement and evaluate computer-based Engineering,
solutions that solve real-world problems. Computer
Science provides engaging learning experiences and Technology
designed to help students pursue careers that
contribute to the technological advancement of the
world. Graduates of the program are prepared for
careers in a wide variety of fields such as software
engineering, information security, data science, web
development, networking, and artificial intelligence
and machine learning.
COURSE TYPE DESCRIPTIONS
General Education Core GEC General Education Core (GEC) courses are courses that every
student must take in order to obtain a degree from Jackson State
University. GEC courses are essential to every undergraduate degree at
Jackson State University. Collectively, there are 30 credit hours of GEC
course requirements.
General Education Pathway PATH General Education Pathway (PATH) courses are courses that
are connected through interdisciplinary themes and are selected at
the student’s discretion to fulfill the general education curriculum.
Through experiential learning and reflective writing, students will have
the opportunity to integrate knowledge across courses, develop their skills
and an enhanced sense of civic responsibility. Students select nine (9)
hours from the pathway of choice. Each pathway concludes with a related
one (1) credit hour a University Required (UR) course.
University Required UR University Required (UR) courses are courses that are specific to Jackson
State University and are designed to integrate students within the Jackson
State University community by promoting student success resources,
strategies and high impact practices.
Degree Program Requirement DPR Degree Program Required (DPR) courses are courses that are required
for completion of a degree program within the specified major.
Electives DPE or GEL Electives are courses selected at a student’s discretion and provide oppor-
tunities for students to pursue their academic interests. There are two types
of electives. Degree Program Elective (DPE) courses are elective courses
that are partially restricted such that students select courses from a
specified group of identified courses (e.g., departmental elective courses)
to fulfill a particular requirement. General Elective (GEL) courses are
courses that may be selected from any program for which the student has
fulfilled the proper prerequisites.
Professional Concentrations PC Professional Concentration (PC) cour ses complement Degr ee
Program Required courses and allow students to have a concentrated area
of study within the major.
Degree Map: Catalog 2022-2023 Entering Term: _____________________
Student Name: _____________________
COLLEGE OF Expected Graduation Date: _____________
J-Number:_________________________
Advisor: ___________________________
SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY
Pathway:____________________________
COMPUTER SCIENCE
FRESHMAN YEAR FALL 1ST SEMESTER
COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS COURSE TYPE GRADE SUCCESS MARKER/NOTE
UNIV 100 University Success 2 UR
ENG 104 Composition I 3 GEC
MATH 241 Calculus I 3 GEC
CSC 118 Computer Science I 3 DPR
Humanities & Fine Arts Option 3 GEC
Social & Behavioral Science Option 3 GEC
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 17 TERM GPA:
Comments:
FRESHMAN YEAR SPRING 2nd SEMESTER
COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS COURSE TYPE GRADE SUCCESS MARKER/NOTE
CSC 119 Computer Science II 3 DPR
CSC 225 Discrete Structures 3 DPR
MATH 242 Calculus II 3 DPR
ENG 105 Composition II 3 GEC
Pathway Option 3 PATH
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 15 TERM GPA:
Comments:
SOPHOMORE YEAR FALL 1ST SEMESTER
COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS COURSE TYPE GRADE SUCCESS MARKER/NOTE
EN 212 Digital Logic 3 DPR
ENL 212 Digital Logic Lab 1 DPR
CSC 228 Data Structures & Algorithms 3 DPR
MATH 243 Calculus III 3 DPR
Natural Science Option w/Lab 3 GEC
Pathway Option 3 PATH
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 16 TERM GPA:
Comments:
SOPHOMORE YEAR SPRING 2ND SEMESTER
COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS COURSE TYPE GRADE SUCCESS MARKER/NOTE
UNIV 200 Civic Engagement 1 UR
CSC 215 Data Analytics 3 DPR
CSC 216 Computer Architecture & Organization 3 DPR
CHEM 141 & General Chemistry I & Lab 4 GEC
CHML 141
MATH 307 Probability & Statistics 3 DPR
Pathway Option 3 PATH
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 17 TERM GPA:
Comments:
JUNIOR YEAR FALL 1ST SEMESTER
COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS COURSE TYPE GRADE SUCCESS MARKER/NOTE
CSC 325 Operating Systems 3 DPR
CSC 350 Organization of Programming 3 DPR
Language
CSC 390 Computer Science Seminar 1 DPR
PHY 211 & General Physics & Lab 4 DPR
PHYL 211
Humanities & Fine Arts Option 3 GEC
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 14 TERM GPA:
Comments:
JUNIOR YEAR SPRING 2ND SEMESTER
COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS COURSE TYPE GRADE SUCCESS MARKER/NOTE
CSC 323 Algorithm Design & Analysis 3 DPR
CSC 330 Database Systems 3 DPR
CSC 360 Client Server Programming 3 DPR
Humanities & Fine Arts Option 3 GEC
Social & Behavioral Science Option 3 GEC
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 15 TERM GPA:
Comments:
SENIOR YEAR FALL 1ST SEMESTER
COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS COURSE TYPE GRADE SUCCESS MARKER/NOTE
CSC 435 Computer Networks 3 DPR
CSC 437 Computer Security 3 DPR
CSC 475 Software Engineering 3 DPR
Computer Science Elective I 3 DPE
Computer Science Elective II 3 DPE
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 15 TERM GPA:
Comments:
SENIOR YEAR SPRING 2ND SEMESTER
COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS COURSE TYPE GRADE SUCCESS MARKER/NOTE
CSC 450 Senior Project 3 DPR Spring Only
Computer Science Elective III 3 DPE
Computer Science Elective IV 3 DPE
Computer Science Elective V 3 DPE
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 12 TERM GPA:
Comments:
TOTAL HOURS: 121 REQUIRED
Candidates that transfer 12 or more hours of college credit are exempt from UNIV 100: University Success; however, the student must take 2 hours of general
electives to replace UNIV 100.
Student Signature: ___________________________________ Advisor Signature: ___________________________________
