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Department of Computer Sciences

Main Departmental Office
General Academic Building, 320
P.O. Box 13886
Denton, TX 76203-6886
(817) 565-2767
Fax: (817) 565-2799

Roy T. Jacob, Acting Chair

Faculty

Professors Fisher, Kallman, Parberry, Swigger. Associate Professors Brazile, Das, Jacob, Renka, Shahrokhi, Vlach, C.Q. Yang. Assistant Professors Irby, Shi, Sinharoy, Stansifer, Tate. Lecturer Retzlaff.

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, system programming, 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:

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Arts with a major in computer science

Bachelor of Science with a major in computer science

Graduate

· Master of Science with a major in computer science

· Doctor of Philosophy with a major in computer science

Bachelor of Arts

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

The Bachelor of Arts degree in computer science requires a minimum of 128 semester hours, 42 of which must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree as specified in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog.

BA with a Major in Computer Science Four-Year Degree Plan

Supplemental Information for BA with a Major in Computer Science

1. Major area: 30 semester hours, 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.

2. GPA: A grade point average of at least 2.75 is required on all advanced computer science courses.

3. Other required courses: ELET 2720, Digital Logic.

4. Minor requirements: a minimum of 18 hours in one department outside computer sciences, including at least 6 advanced hours. A multi-departmental minor may be obtained but must be approved in advance by the computer sciences department.

Bachelor of Science

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. An 18-hour minor should be chosen to provide in-depth understanding of an area to which the techniques of the computer field may be applied.

The Bachelor of Science program in computer science is accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Commission (CSAC) of the Computing Sciences Accreditation Board (CSAB), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Education (COPRA).

Degree Requirements

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in computer science requires a minimum of 134 semester hours, 42 of which must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog.

BS with a Major in Computer Science Four-Year Degree Plan

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, 2010 and 3100. Six hours of advanced courses must be taken at UNT.

Teacher Certification

A teacher certification program in computer science is offered. Instructional usage of the computer in Texas secondary schools has produced a demand for teachers certified in computer science instruction. Students must complete the requirements of the state of Texas for teacher certification as listed by the Department of Teacher Education and Administration in the College of Education section.

Graduate Degrees

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.

Courses of Instruction

College of Arts and Sciences Introduction

Course and Subject Guide

College of Arts and Sciences Table of Contents

Program Options

UNT Undergraduate Catalog Table of Contents

UNT Graduate Catalog College of Arts and Sciences Table of Contents

Prospective Students

UNT Home Page



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