Bachelor of Science in Computer Science accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Computer Science and Similarly Named Computing Programs Program Criteria.
The School of Computer Science provides a broad and flexible undergraduate curriculum. In addition to the general university requirements in the humanities and sciences, computer science students take fourteen courses covering the fundamentals of the discipline; nine courses in mathematics, beginning with calculus; physics and two natural science courses; and three electives chosen from computer science courses offered at the senior level.
The School of Computer Science offers qualified undergraduate undergraduate students an accelerated dual degree (BS, MS) program. The program allows students to pursue a graduate degree in conjunction with the undergraduate degree requirements.
Students admitted into this program can use up to four courses (12 credit hours) to satisfy the requirements of both the BS and MS degrees. Students generally apply for the program two or three semesters before completion of the BS degree, and minimal requirements for this program include a 3.5 GPA at the time of application. The best semester to apply is while enrolled in CS 3823/3113.
In addition to a dual degree program in which both BS and MS degrees are in Computer Science, the School of Computer Science in cooperation with the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers a dual degree program in which the BS degree is in Computer Engineering and the MS degree is in Computer Science.
*With respect to the “Accelerated Degree Coursework Plan, BS & MS in Computer Science”, Computer Science students must secure the signature of the Computer Science Undergraduate Liaison and Graduate Liaison first (send to Attn: Philip Johnson, pjohnson77@ou.edu), followed by their undergraduate advisor in the Williams Student Services Center/WSSC. Once all pertinent signatures are obtained, the form will be sent to the Graduate College. Any updates to the forms will require resubmission detailed through the above process.
**With respect to the “Accelerated Degree Coursework Plan, BS in Computer Engineering/MS in Computer Science”, Computer Engineering students must send their form to the office of the School of Computer Science (send to Attn: Philip Johnson, pjohnson77@ou.edu). The ECE undergraduate liaison signature will be procured, followed by CS graduate liaison signature, followed by the student’s undergraduate advisor in the Williams Student Services Center/WSSC. Once all pertinent signatures are obtained, the form will be sent to the Graduate College. Any updates to the forms will require resubmission detailed through the process outlined above.
These elective lists are effective Fall 2023 for the B.S. curriculum, and the B.S.-M.S. accelerated degree program (ADP) curriculum in Computer Science/CS
Other classes approved by the CS Undergraduate Committee
*At least two science courses from different disciplines.
*One must include a lab.
*Must be 7 hours or more.
CS 4000 Level Elective List
A minor in computer science will consist of a minimum of eighteen credits of computer science courses including CS 2413, and at least six credits in upper division courses (3000 level or 4000 level).
Math 2513 is counted as a computer science course. A grade of C is required in all courses that are applied to the minor and in all prerequisite courses for the minor. Courses in the minor may be taken at most three times. At least nine credits in the minor must be taken at the University of Oklahoma.
| Course | Title | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| CS 1321 OR CS 1323 OR CS 1324 | Java for Programmers OR Introduction to Programming for Prog. OR Introduction to Programming for Non-Prog. | Math 1523 or above as a prerequisite or concurrently |
| CS 2334 | Programming Structures & Abstractions | CS 1323 or CS 1324 or CS 1321 and Math 1523 or higher |
| CS 2413 | Data Structures | C S 2334 and MATH 1823 or 1914; and C S 2813 or MATH 2513, or concurrent enrollment in C S 2813 or MATH 2513 |
| Math 2513 | Discrete Mathematics | Math 2423 or Math 2924 |
| CS 3203 | Software Engineering | CS 2413 and Math 2513 or CS 2813 |
| CS 3323 | Principles of Programming Languages | CS 2413 and C S 2813 or MATH 2513, and ENGL 3153 or BC 2813 or ENGR 2002 |
The example schedule above contains nineteen credits of computer science classes, and this number of credits will typically be required to complete the minor. Students who transfer introductory computer programming courses from other institutions sometimes earned only three credits in their previous coursework. In such cases, the minor's minimal requirement of eighteen computer science credits is sufficient to complete the minor. Students with significant prior programming experience are encouraged to take departmental advanced standing examinations available in computer science: (ou.edu/admissions/apply/transfer-credits).
Some computer science classes require students to have a laptop computer in order to enroll and complete the class.
Students who wish to pursue a minor in computer science are strongly encouraged to check their proposed program with either the Williams Student Services Center for the College of Engineering (325-4096, Felgar Hall, rm. 112) or Dr. Deborah A. Trytten (325-4299, Devon Energy Hall, room 252).
Minor in CS with a Concentration in Knowledge Discovery:
| Course | Title | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| CS 1321 OR CS 1323 OR CS 1324 | Java for Programmers OR Introduction to Programming for Prog. OR Introduction to Programming for Non-Prog. | Math 1523 or above as a prerequisite or concurrently |
| CS 2334 | Programming Structures and Abstractions | CS 1323 or CS 1324 or CS 1321 and Math 1523 or higher |
| CS 2413 | Data Structures | C S 2334 and MATH 1823 or 1914; and C S 2813 or MATH 2513, or concurrent enrollment in C S 2813 or MATH 2513 |
| CS 2813 OR Math 2513 | Discrete Structures OR Discrete Mathematics | MATH 2423 or MATH 2924 or concurrent enrollment |
| CS 4513 | Database Management Systems | C S 2413 and C S 2813 or MATH 2513 |
| CS 4013 | Artificial Intelligence | CS 2413 , and CS 2813 or MATH 2513 |
A Computational Technology minor is designed to meet the demands of employers for more graduates who know how to solve complicated societal problems using computers. A Computational Technology minor combines software development skills with selected courses in an information technology cognate discipline and mathematics. Cognate disciplines currently include Geographic Information Systems, Journalism and Mass Communication, Library Information Systems, and Management Information Systems. A minor in Computational Technology will provide you with the ability to solve a variety of problems in your chosen interdisciplinary field.
Computational Technology Minor Options:
| Course | Title | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| CS 1323 | Introduction to Programming | Math 1523 or equivalent |
| CS 2334 | Programming Structures and Abstractions | CS 1323 |
| Math 1823 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | Math 1523 at OU |
| GIS 2023 | Spatial Thinking & GIS Visualization | None |
| GIS ____ | Two upper division GIS courses from approved list |
| Course | Title | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| CS 1323 | Introduction to Programming | Math 1523 or equivalent |
| CS 2334 | Programming Structures and Abstractions | CS 1323 |
Math 1523 OR Math 1743 OR Math 1823
| Precalculus and Trigonometry OR
Calculus I for Business, Life & Social Sciences OR
Calculus and Analytic Geometry | Math 1503 at OU
Math 1523 or 1643 at OU
Math 1523 at OU |
JMC 2033 or Other | Writing for the Media OR other wrtiing course approved by a JMC advisor | JMC 1013 or concurrent enrollment |
| JMC ___ | Two upper division JMC courses from approved list |
| Course | Title | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| CS 1323 | Introduction to Programming | Math 1523 or equivalent |
| CS 2334 | Programming Structures and Abstractions | CS 1323 |
Math 1523 OR Math 1743 OR Math 1823 | Precalculus and Trigonometry OR
Calculus I for Business, Life & Social Sciences OR
Calculus and Analytic Geometry | Math 1503 at OU
Math 1523 or 1643 at OU
Math 1523 at OU
|
| LIS 2003 | Introduction to Information Studies | None |
| LIS____ | Two 4000 level LIS courses from approved list |
| Course | Title | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| CS 1323 | Introduction to Programming | Math 1523 or equivalent |
| CS 2334 | Programming Structures and Abstractions | CS 1323 |
Math 1743 OR Math 1823 | Calculus I for Business, Life & Social Sciences OR Calculus and Analytic Geometry
| Math 1523 or 1643 at OU
Math 1523 at OU |
| MIS 3213 | Business Data Analysis | (Must complete CS courses first) |
| MIS 3353 | Accounting Information Systems/Databases | |
| MIS 3383 | Electronic Business |
