Department of Computer Sciences
Main Departmental Office
General Academic Building, 320
P.O. Box 311366
Denton, TX 76203-1366
(940) 565-2767
Fax: (940) 565-2799
Web site: www.cs.unt.edu
Krishna M. Kavi, Chair
Faculty
Professors Fisher, Kallman, Kavi, Laksminarasimh, Parberry, Renka, Shahrokhi, Swigger.
Associate Professors Brazile, Jacob, Tarau, Tate.
Assistant Professors Boukerche, Irby, Mikler, Steiner.
Lecturers McGuire, Retzlaff, Roden.
Introduction
The department offers programs of study leading to the BA, BS, MS and PhD with a major in
computer science. The faculty is dedicated to excellence in scholarship and teaching.
The curriculum includes introductory courses and courses in assembly language, computer
organization, data structures, system programming, computer graphics, databases, software development,
artificial intelligence and algorithm analysis. The department strives to ensure that its students are exposed to
a variety of programming languages and operating systems throughout the curriculum. By the time
students reach upper-division computer science courses, they will be expected to have achieved sufficient maturity
in the discipline to learn new languages and systems with minimal formal classroom instruction.
Programs of Study
The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the following areas:
- Bachelor of Arts,
- Bachelor of Science,
- Master of Science, and
- Doctor of Philosophy, all with a major in computer science.
The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in computer science is designed to provide a broad
education so that the student can take advantage of
a variety of professional opportunities.
Degree Requirements
1. Hours Required and General/College
Requirements: A minimum of 128 semester hours,
of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree
as specified in the "General University Requirements
" in the Academics section of this catalog
and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements
.
2. Major Requirements: 30 semester hours of computer science, including CSCI 1110, 1120, 2010,
3100, 3400 and 3600. At least 18 hours must be in advanced courses, 12 of which must be taken at UNT.
A maximum of 6 hours of credit in CSCI 4880, 4890, 4900 or 4910 will count toward this degree.
3. Other Course Requirements: ELET 2720, Digital Logic.
4. Minor: Optional
5. Electives: See four-year plan.
6. Other Requirements: A GPA of at least 2.75 on all advanced computer science courses.
The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in computer science is a professional degree designed
to prepare the student for a career of further studies in the technology and application of computers. The
BS degree requires more course work in computer science and mathematics and either technical writing or
a foreign language.
The Bachelor of Science program in computer science is accredited by the Computer Science
Accreditation Commission (CSAC) of the Computing Sciences Accreditation Board (CSAB) [184 North
Street, Stamford, CT 06901-2421; (203) 975-1117], a specialized accrediting body recognized by the
Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Education (COPRA).
Degree Requirements
1. Hours Required and General/College Requirements: A minimum of 134 semester hours,
of which 45 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor's degree
as specified in the "General University Requirements
" in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements.
2. Major Requirements: A minimum of 45 semester hours, including CSCI 1110, 1120, 2010, 3100,
3400, 3600, 4450 and 4600 (1); one of CSCI 2320 (except C/C++), 3210 or 4250; plus 18 hours of
computer science (including 15-18 hours to reach 45 advanced hours required for the degree). A maximum of 6
hours of credit in CSCI 4880, 4890, 4900 or 4910 will count toward this degree.
3. Other Required Courses:
a. MATH 1710, Calculus I; MATH 1720, Calculus II; MATH 1780, Introduction to Statistical Analysis;
and MATH 2770, Discrete Mathematics; plus 3 semester hours selected from MATH 2700, Linear Algebra
and Vector Geometry; MATH 3350, Introduction to Numerical Analysis; or MATH 3410, Differential
Equations I.
b. ELET 2720, Digital Logic.
c. 16 hours of laboratory science: PHYS 1710/1730; 2220/2240; one natural life science chosen from
BIOL 1710/1730, 1720/1740, ARCH 2800,
GEOG 1710, GEOL 1610; plus one additional course chosen from the above natural life sciences or
from CHEM 1410/1430, 1420/1440, or
PHYS 3010/3030.
d. ENGL 2700, Technical Writing, instead of ENGL 1320.
e. Six semester hours selected from ENGL 4180, 4190, 4250 or 6 hours in an advanced foreign
language (3060-3070 or equivalent in one foreign language).
f. COMM 1010 or 1440 or 2020 or 2040 or SPHS 1020.
4. Minor: Optional
5. Electives: See four-year plan.
6. Other Requirements: A grade point average of at least 2.75 is required for all advanced
computer science courses.
Minor in Computer Science
A minor in computer science consists of a minimum of 18 semester hours of computer science
courses, including 6 advanced hours. Required courses are CSCI 1110, 1120 and 2010. Six hours of
advanced courses must be taken at UNT.
Teacher Certification
Teacher certification requirements were under review by the State Board for Educator Certification
at the time this catalog went to press. Contact your undergraduate adviser and the Department of
Teacher Education and Administration for current information.
The Department of Computer Sciences offers degree programs leading to the Master of Science
and Doctor of Philosophy. Graduate minors in computer science may be selected at introductory and
advanced levels. For information, consult the Graduate Catalog.
All Courses of Instruction are located in one section at the back of this catalog.
The "Course and Subject Guide," found in the Courses of Instruction section of this book, serves as
a table of contents and provides quick access to subject areas and prefixes.
Major in Computer Science
Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser each
semester for help with program decisions and enrollment. Students are responsible for meeting all course
prerequisites. *See the University Core Curriculum section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
** See Arts and Sciences degree requirements section of catalog approved list of course options.
FRESHMAN YEAR
FALL HOURS
CSCI 1110, Program Development
(using C++) 4
ENGL 1310, College Writing or ENGL 1313, Computer Assited College Writng I* 3
LANG 2040, Foreign Language
(intermediate)** 3
MATH 1650, Pre-Calculus (prerequisite for MATH 1710) 5
Total 15
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL HOURS
CSCI 2010, Assembly Language Programming 3
ELET 2720, Digital Logic 4
MATH 1710, Calculus I (prerequisite for
MATH 2770) 4
Communication** 3
Humanities* 3
Total 17
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
CSCI 3100, Computer Organization 3
CSCI 3400, Data Structures 3
HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* 3
Physical Science** 4
Wellness* 3
Total 16
SENIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
CSCI Option (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Laboratory Science** 4
Visual and Performing Arts* 3
Total 16
FRESHMAN YEAR
SPRING HOURS
CSCI 1120, Structured Programming(using C++) 4
ENGL 1320, College Writng II, or ENGL 1323, Computer Assisted College Writing II, or ENGL
2700, Technical Writing* 3
LANG 2050, Foreign Language (intermediate)** 3
PSCI 1040, American Government* 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences* 3
Total 16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SPRING HOURS
MATH 2770, Discrete Mathematical Structures (prerequisite for CSCI 3400) 3
PSCI 1050, American Government* 3
CSCI Option 1
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Literature** 3
Total 16
JUNIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
CSCI 3600, Principles of Systems
Programming 3
HIST 2620, United States History
Since 1865* 3
Cross-cultural, Diversity, and Global Studies* 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Natural Sciences** 4
Total 16
SENIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
CSCI Option (advanced) 3
CSCI Option (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective 1
Total 16
Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester.
Some courses may require prerequisites not listed.
Students may wish to use opportunities for electives
to complete a minor of their choice or secondary education courses for teacher certification.
Major in Computer Science
Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser each
semester for help with program decisions and enrollment. Students are responsible for meeting all course
prerequisites. *See the University Core Curriculum section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
** See Arts and Sciences degree requirements section of catalog approved list of course options.
FRESHMAN YEAR
FALL HOURS
CSCI 1110, Program Development (using C++) 4
ENGL 1310, College Writing I* 3
MATH 1710, Calculus I 4
PSCI 1040, American Government* 3
Communication (see degree requirements)** 3
Total 17
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL HOURS
CSCI 2010, Assembly Language Programming 3
CSCI 3400, Data Structures 3
ELET 2720, Digital Logic 4
HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* 3
MATH 1720, Calculus II 3
Humanities* 3
Total 19
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
CSCI 3600, Principles of Systems 3
MATH 2700, Linear Algebra, or MATH 3350, Numerical Analysis, or MATH 3410, Differential Equations 3
PHYS 1710, General Technical Physics 3
PHYS 1730, Lab for PHYS 1710 1
CSCI Option (advanced) 3
Wellness* 3
Total 16
SENIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
CSCI 4450, Analysis of Algorithms 3
ENGL 4180, Advanced Technical Writing, or ENGL 4190, Technical Editing, or ENGL 4250, Writing Technical Procedures 3
CSCI Option (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Natural/Life Sciences (see degree requirements) 4
Total 16
FRESHMAN YEAR
SPRING HOURS
CSCI 1120, Structured Programming (using C++) 4
ENGL 2700, Technical Writing* 3
MATH 2770, Discrete Structures 3
PSCI 1050, American Government* 3
Visual and Performing Arts* 3
Total 16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SPRING HOURS
CSCI 3100, Computer Organization 3
CSCI 2320, Programming Laboratory (using language other than C or C++), or
CSCI 3210, Symbolic Processing, or
CSCI 4250, Survey of Computer
Languages 3-4
HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865* 3
MATH 1780, Introduction to Statistical Analysis 3
Literature** 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences* 3
Total 18-19
JUNIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
CSCI Option (advanced) 3
CSCI Option (advanced) 3
ENGL 4180, Advanced Technical Writing, or
ENGL 4190, Technical Editing, or
ENGL 4250, Writing Technical Procedures 3
PHYS 2220, General Technical Physics 3
PHYS 2240, Lab for PHYS 2220 1
Cross-cultural, Diversity, and Global Studies* 3
Total 16
SENIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
CSCI 4600, Social Implications of Computer Science 1
CSCI Option (advanced) 3
CSCI Option (advanced) 3
Natural/Life Sciences or Physical Sciences (see degree requirements) 4
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 2
Total 16
Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester.
Some courses may require prerequisites not listed.
Students may wish to use opportunities for electives
to complete to complete a minor of their choice or secondary education courses for teacher certification.