Computer Science
A computer science degree provides you with not only the technical skills needed to create, engineer, and build life-changing technologies, but also the analytical skills to think critically about the world, and how technology can make it better.
You can choose to major or minor in Computer Science.
You'll graduate ready to:
- Apply your knowledge and skills to careers in technology-related fields
- Study computer science at the graduate level
750+ Course Options
The Coppin State University Academic Catalog has a wide variety of skill-building courses designed to inspire and prepare you to be in-demand professionals and transformational leaders.
Our computer science degree prepares you for success in advanced studies, or careers in computer-related industries.
There is more information about major requirements in the Program Requirements section on this page.
Program Requirements
To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, students must complete 120 credit hours. These credit hours split among course prerequisites, major requirements, and electives. Expand each section below to see the range of course offerings.
Major Requirements
| Course | Semester (if applicable) | name |
|---|---|---|
| COSC 199 | Introduction to Computer Programming | |
| COSC 220 | Computer Science I | |
| COSC 221 | Computer Science II | |
| COSC 302 | Fall | Advanced Data Structures and Files |
| COSC 306 | Spring | Operating Systems |
| COSC 307 | Fall | Artificial Intelligence |
| COSC 310 | Fall | Systems Programming |
| COSC 312 | Spring | Database Management Principles |
| COSC 314 | Spring | Web Programming |
| COSC 316 | Spring | Assembly Language and Machine Organization |
| COSC 339 | Fall | Programming with Visual Basic |
| COSC 406 | Spring | Data Communication Systems |
| COSC 409 | Fall | Software Engineering |
| COSC 420 | Fall | Special Topics in Computer Science |
| COSC 417 | Spring | Computer Science Senior Seminar |
| MATH 131 | College Algebra for Math and Science Majors | |
| MATH 132 | Precalculus | |
| MATH 201 | Calculus I | |
| MATH 202 | Calculus II | |
| MATH 211 | Discrete Mathematics I | |
| MATH 212 | Discrete Mathematics II | |
| MATH 301 | Linear Algebra | |
| MATH 302 | Numerical Methods | |
| PHYS 303 | Mechanics and Particle Dynamics | |
| PHYS 304 | Heat, Electricity, and Magnetism |
The 8 credits of calculus-based physics courses also serve as the natural science General Education Requirement (GER).
Electives
| Course | Semester (if applicable) | name |
|---|---|---|
| COSC 412 | Spring | Computer Graphics |
| COSC 414 | Spring | Advanced Web Programming |
Remember! You must complete all major and prerequisite courses with a grade of C or higher.
Assessment and Additional Graduation Requirements
Each computer science major must take an assessment to be considered for graduation. Department faculty create the assessment. It involves completing an individual or group project related to topics taught in major courses.
In addition to the assessment, each major must also take a final capstone course (COSC 417) during senior year. This course covers current and advanced topics in the field, and brings together concepts learned throughout the program.
Sample Degree Plan
This plan is to show the program plan for a degree in Computer Science. It is for example purposes only. Your academic journey may be slightly different from another student’s journey, so be sure to always communicate with your academic advisor before finalizing your course schedule.
Fall Semester
| Course | name |
|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | English Composition I |
| ECON 103 | Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurial Economics |
| MATH 131 | Math for Liberal Arts |
| ORIE 101 | Freshman Seminar |
| HIST 205 | African American History I |
| PHIL 102 | Introduction to Logic |
Spring Semester
| course | name |
|---|---|
| ENGL 102 | English Composition II |
| PHSC 103 | Technology and Human Affairs |
| SPCH 105 | Speech Communication |
| COSC 199 | Introduction to Programming |
| HIST 206 | African-American History II |
Fall Semester
| Course | name |
|---|---|
| ECON 201 | Introduction to Economics |
| IDIS 103 | Visual Arts and Theatre |
| WLIT 207 | World Literature |
| BIOL 101 | Biological Sciences |
| COSC 220 | Computer Science I |
Spring Semester
| Course | name |
|---|---|
| COSC 221 | Computer Science II |
| COSC 314 | Web Programming |
| MATH 301 | Linear Algebra |
| COSC 316 | Assembly Language |
| MATH 132 | Precalculus |
Fall Semester
| Course | name |
|---|---|
| COSC 302 | Advanced Data Structure and Files |
| COSC 339 | Visual Basi |
| COSC 307 | Artificial Intelligence |
| MATH 211 | Discrete Mathematics I |
| MATH 201 | Calculus I |
Spring Semester
| course | name |
|---|---|
| COSC 420 | Special Topics |
| COSC 306 | Operating Systems |
| COSC 312 | Databases |
| MATH 212 | Discrete Mathematics I |
| MATH 202 | Calculus II |
Fall Semester
| Course | name |
|---|---|
| COSC 310 | System Programming |
| COSC 409 | Software Engineering |
| COSC 417 | Senior Seminar |
| XXXX xxx | General Elective or Minor |
| XXXX xxx | General Elective or Minor |
Spring Semester
| Course | Name |
|---|---|
| COSC 406 | Data Communications |
| COSC 412 | Computer Graphics |
| COSC 414 | Advanced Web Programming |
| MATH 302 | Numerical Methods |
| XXXX xxx | General Elective |
Computer Science is in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science in the College of Arts & Sciences, and Education