Computer Sciences

UW-Washington County's computer science curriculum provides you with basic skills and knowledge which will help you complete a bachelor's degree program, succeed in a computer science profession, and compete successfully in the evolving global environment. The curriculum includes basic skills courses leading to a fundamental understanding of the general factors which influence human and machine information and communication as well as the value of scientific study of the structures of verbal, visual and quantitative information. In addition, it allows you to apply computer science principles to problem solving and prepares you for professional employment.

The computer industry is a growth industry that shows no signs of slowing down in the next decade. Computer personnel are involved in virtually every aspect of American business and industry. New jobs are created daily as advances and expansions into different markets create new jobs.

UW-Majors Available in Physical, Mathematical and Computer Science:

• Applied Computer Systems
• Earth Science
• Applied Mathematics
• Geological Sciences
• Applied Math, Engineering & Physics
• Geology
• Applied Mathematics & Physics
• Geology & Geophysics
• Astronomy-Physics
• Information Sciences
• Atmospheric Sciences
• Mathematics
• Cartography
• Natural Science Chemistry
• Physical Science
• Chemistry Course Physics
• Computer Information Systems
• Physics/Mathematics
• Computer Sciences
• Statistics
• Computer Science & Statistics

Suggested Courses for Computer Science Majors

The four semester program listed here is a sample of a program planning guide for computer science majors. You can use these suggestions to help plan your freshmen and sophomore years at UW-Washington County. Additional information and transfer planning sheets for specific majors and universities are available at the Student Services Office.

Semester I

• English Composition 3cr
• Mathematics 3cr
• Social Scinece, Humanities, Natural Science, or Fine Arts 6cr
• CPS 103, 104, & 106 3cr

Semester II

• English Composition 3cr
• CPS 107 & 108 3cr
• Social Science, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Science, or Fine Arts 6cr
• CPS 130

Semester III

• Communications 3cr
• CPS 216 3cr
• Social Scinece, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Science or Fine Arts 6cr
• Area of Concentration 3cr

Semester IV

• Literature Elective 3cr
• CPS 260 or 270
• Social Scinece, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Science or Fine Arts 6cr
• Area of Concentration 3cr

For more information:

• See your advisor
• Visit the College Board website on Career planning
• Check out Transfer Information