**Review** Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026

CS 401 Theory of Computation

An introduction to the logical and mathematical foundations of computation. Topics discussed will include finite-state automata and context-free languages.  The course material will be presented in an inquiry-based context in which students will solve problems, prove theorems, and present their solutions to the class.

3

Prerequisites

(CS 301 and MATH 228 with a minimum grade of C)

Offered

Generally offered Spring Even Years

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

CS 422 Directed Studies

A plan should be submitted and approved by all computer science faculty. Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
1- 4

Special Notes

Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 1 time

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

CS 432 Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

This course introduces the fundamentals of cyber security. A broad survey of cybersecurity concepts, tools, technologies, and best practices will be presented. Students will use hands-on activities to become familiar with and practice cybersecurity techniques and procedures.

3

Prerequisites

(CS 200 with a minimum grade of C)

Offered

Generally offered Fall Odd Years

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

CS 440 Operating Systems

Study operating systems history, concepts/structure and design; process, processor, memory, file system and input/output management; and representative operating systems.
3

Prerequisites

CS 301 with a minimum grade of C

Offered

Generally offered Spring EvenYears

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

CS 442 Networking

Study data communications; network structure, design and architectures; network services and standardization; and respective networks all in the framework of the OSI model.
3

Prerequisites

CS 301 with a minimum grade of C

Offered

Generally offered Spring Odd Years

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

CS 454 Data Mining and Machine Learning

This course considers the use of machine learning and data mining algorithms to discover knowledge embedded in datasets. Topics include techniques such as classification, clustering, predictive and statistical modeling.

3

Prerequisites

(MATH 221 with a minimum grade of C) and (STAT 150 or STAT 250 or MATH 350 or STAT 355 with a minimum grade of C)

Offered

Generally offered Fall Even Years

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

CS 456 Neural Networks and Deep Learning

This course examines state-of-the-art AI approaches to deep learning using neural networks. Students will learn to design neural network architectures and training procedures via hands-on assignments and projects.
3

Prerequisites

(MATH 311 with a minimum grade of C or (CS 120 and MATH 221 and MATH 233 with a minimum grade of C))

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

CS 489 Project in Data Science

This is a project course in data science and related fields. Interdisciplinary teams will analyze a new data science problem, develop a model, and control for error and overfitting.
2

Prerequisites

STAT 411 with a minimum grade of C

Mutually Exclusive Course

Credit allowed for only one of these courses: CS 489 and STAT 489

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

CS 490 Computer Science Capstone

This course provides the opportunity to integrate the knowledge gained from courses taken in the Computer Science curriculum. An exploration of important topics in Computer Science will be discussed.   In addition, students will work in teams to produce software programs and related artifacts by applying one or more established software frameworks and following a software development methodology.   

3

Prerequisites

CS 350 with a minimum grade of C

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

Program Restrictions

Include Mathematics:Computer Sci-BS and Computer Science-BS

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

CS 497 Senior Project

A significant computer project will be developed and implemented under the guidance of a computer science professor. A project proposal should be submitted and approved by all computer science faculty.
1- 8

Class Restriction

Include Senior

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 8 credit hours

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required