BA in Computer Science – 2016-2017
Student Name: _______________________
Student ID: __________________________
Core Requirements
_____ COS 120 4
_____ COS 121 4
_____ COS 143 3
_____ COS 243 3
_____ COS 265 4
_____ COS 284 3
_____ COS 492 3
_____ COS 493 1
_____ MAT 151 4
_____ MAT 215 3
_____ SYS 101 3
Introduction to Computational Problem Solving
Foundations of Computer Science
Interactive Web Page Design
Multi-tier Web Application Development
Data Structures and Algorithms
Introduction to Computer Systems
Senior Project
Computer Science Senior Capstone
Calculus I
Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
Introduction to Systems
Select one course from the following:
_____ COS 311 2 Ethics in Computer Science
_____ COS 321 3 Ethics and Technology
Select one course from the following:
_____ COS 320 3 Algorithm Design
_____ COS 382 3 Language Structures
_____ COS 435 3 Theory of Computation
Select one course from the following:
_____ COS 393 3 Practicum
_____ COS 452 3 Research I
Select one course from the following:
_____ MAT 210 4 Introductory Statistics
_____ MAT 352 4 Mathematical Statistics
Optional Concentration in Cybersecurity may be selected:
Concentration Requirements
_____ CHE 120
_____ COS 331
_____ COS 342
_____ COS 421
_____ COS 442
_____ POS 350
4
3
3
3
3
3
Forensic Science
Data Communications
Computer and Network Security I
Operating Systems
Computer and Network Security II
International Security
Electives
Select either the Cybersecurity concentration or additional electives to complete the 64-hour requirement from the following:
Artificial Intelligence
Graphics
_____ COS 280
_____ COS 351
_____ COS 380
_____ SYS 352
_____ SYS 411
3
3
3
3
3
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Computer Vision
Natural Language Processing
Knowledge Based Systems
Machine Learning
_____ COS 381 3
_____ COS 421* 3
_____ COS 436 3
Computer Architecture
Operating Systems
Parallel and Distributed Computing
_____ COS 230 3
_____ COS 333 3
Missions Technology
Missions Computing
_____ COS 310 1
_____ COS 452* 3
_____ COS 453 3
Current Literature Survey
Research I
Research II
Systems Analysis
_____ COS 320* 3
_____ COS 382* 3
_____ COS 435* 3
Algorithm Design
Language Structures
Theory of Computation
Additional Electives
Computer Systems
Computing and Missions
Computing Research (Grad School Prep)
Computing Theory
*Courses used to meet a core or concentration requirement may
not double-count as an elective.
_____ COS 350
_____ COS 424
_____ COS 425
_____ SYS 214
3
3
3
3
Computer Graphics
Surfaces and Modeling
Animation
Principles of Human Computer Interaction
Information Security
_____ COS 331*
_____ COS 342*
_____ COS 442*
3 Data Communications
3 Computer and Network Security I
3 Computer and Network Security II
_____ COS 340
_____ COS 355
_____ COS 371
_____ COS 372
3
3
4
4
_____ COS 343
_____ SYS 390
_____ SYS 394
3 Advanced Database Concepts
3 Information Systems Analysis
4 Information Systems Design
Software Development
Software Engineering
Mobile Application Development
Software Studio I
Software Studio II
_____ COS 3__* 1-17 Computer Science Elective
_____ COS 4__* 1-17 Computer Science Elective
_____ SYS 401
3 Operations Research
_____ SYS 402
3 Modeling and Simulation
_____ SYS 403
3 Operations Management
Total Major Hours Required: 64
Language Requirement for BA Degree – Complete four courses in one language option.
 Spanish  Hebrew  Greek  French  Chinese  Other:_______________
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____ 101
____ 102
____ 201
____ 202
4
4
3
3
Elementary I
Elementary II
Intermediate I
Intermediate II
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GRK 201
GRK 202
GRK 301
GRK 302
4
4
3
3
Elementary New Testament Greek
Elementary New Testament Greek
Greek Grammar and Syntax
Exegesis of the Greek New Testament
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HEB 211
HEB 212
HEB 311
HEB 312
3
3
3
3
Elementary Old Testament Hebrew I
Elementary Old Testament Hebrew II
Hebrew Syntax and Lexicography
Hebrew Exegesis
Degree Requirements
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128 minimum hours and 42 minimum upper-division hours (3XX/4XX course numbers).
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Fifty percent of the minimum hours must be completed at Taylor—64 hours.
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Fifty percent of the major/minor hours must be completed at Taylor.
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22 of the last 30 hours earned must be completed at Taylor.
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Cumulative GPA of 2.0; major GPA of 2.3 (higher GPA may be required in certain curricula). (See current catalog for policy).
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All foundational core, major, minor, and proficiency requirements must be completed (including Senior Comprehensive Exam/Paper/Project).
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Two years of one foreign language is required for the BA degree.
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Candidates for 2 degrees must complete a minimum of 158 semester hours and meet all requirements for 2 different majors.