Computer Science

Dr. Yuan Shi, Chair

Sally Kyvernitis, Advisor
Wachman Hall, Room 312
215-204-2030

sallyk@temple.edu

Computer Science undergraduates study: computer software, including programming, design and engineering; system architectures, including networks and distributed systems; the mathematical foundations needed to understand and be effective in the discipline; and applications, including Data Bases, Computer Graphics and Web technologies. Our alumni will have a detailed understanding of computer and information technology, good practical skills in the use of that technology, good abilities in written and oral communications, and experience in teamwork. They will also have the opportunity to participate in internship programs and in research projects. Our alumni will have been in a program that stresses personal and professional responsibility, where all students, regardless of religion, race, or gender, feel at home. Our alumni will be ready for successful careers in societies and technologies that are undergoing rapid change.

Major Requirements

Bachelor of Arts Requirements for the Major

Calculus I, II; sequenced lab science A & B; C+IN SC 1001, C+IN SC 1068, C+IN SC 1166 or Math 2196, C+IN SC 2107, C+IN SC 2168, C+IN SC 3207, C+IN SC 3223, C+IN SC 3287, C+IN SC 4397^ or 4398^; English 2696; Math 3033.

Writing Intensive Requirement for Bachelor of arts

Students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major.  Following is a list of courses that can be used to satisfy the writing-intensive requirement:  C+IN SC 4397^, C+IN SC 4398^, English 2696 or Math 2196.

^Pending Writing-Intensive Program Approval.

Bachelor of Science Requirements for the Major

Calculus I, II; sequenced lab science A & B; C+IN SC 1001, C+IN SC 1068, C+IN SC 1166 or Math 2196, C+IN SC 2107, C+IN SC 2168, C+IN SC 3207, C+IN SC 3223, C+IN SC 3287, C+IN SC 4397 or 4398 and three C+IN SC electives; English 2696; Math 3033; Theoretically-oriented course.

Writing Intensive Requirement for Bachelor of Science

Students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major.  Following is a list of courses that can be used to satisfy the writing-intensive requirement:  C+IN SC 4298, C+IN SC 4397^, C+IN SC 4398^, English 2696 or Math 2196.

Minor Requirements

Students desiring a minor in Computer Science are required to satisfy the following:

• C+IN SC 1068: Program Design & Abstraction
• C+IN SC 1166: Mathematical Concepts in Computing I or Mathematics 2196: Basic Mathematical Concepts
• C+IN SC 2107: Computer Systems & Low-Level Programming
• C+IN SC 2168: Data Structures
• C+IN SC 4282: Independent Study or an approved 2000 or above C+IN SC elective

distinction in Major

To graduate with Distinction in Major, students are required to have a 3.50 or higher grade point average (GPA) both in the major and overall as well as be recommended by the department of Computer & Information Science.