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2006-2007 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2006-2007 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Computer Science, B.S. Specialization in


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Program Objectives
Graduates of this program will:
  1. Build a strong foundation in computer science and in its applications;
  2. Develop a theoretical understanding of the mathematical and scientific concepts that form the foundation for computer science, and a practical understanding of the scientific method of investigation;
  3. Attain oral and written communication skills, and develop interpersonal and organizational skills;
  4. Acquire an appreciation for and understanding of the social and ethical issues in computing;
  5. Achieve sufficient preparation to pursue graduate studies or be successful practitioners in computer science, and to become lifelong learners and contributors in computing and related fields; and
  6. Develop the ability to think critically and creatively.

Program Requirements


Candidates for graduation must fulfill the following requirements as well as the general B.S. degree requirements.

1. The Successful Completion of at Least 124 Semester Hours


The successful completion of at least 124 semester hours and a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in work completed at Hofstra.

2. Liberal Arts


At least 55 semester hours must be completed in the liberal arts excluding courses in computer science.

3. Residence Requirements


There are two requirements that must ordinarily be completed in residence at Hofstra: 15 semester hours in the major field of specialization and the last 30 semester hours. The 15 semester hours need not be included within the last 30 hours.

4. English Composition


ENGL 1 and 2, or placement examination (see University Degree Requirements).  If this requirement is fulfilled by passing the placement examination, the 6 s.h. in the humanities or social sciences should be taken with adviser’s approval.

5. Humanities Distribution


3 semester hours in appreciation and analysis (literature) and SPCM 7 , Public Speaking (which satisfies 3 semester hours in creative participation).

6. Social Sciences Distribution


3 hours in history and philosophy and 3 semester hours in behavioral social sciences.

7. Cross-Cultural Distribution


3 semester hours

8. Humanities and/or Social Science


Additional 9 semester hours, not limited to distribution courses.

9. Minimum Requirements in the Major


Includes computer science requirements, mathematics requirements, and natural sciences requirements.

Computer Science Requirements


50 semester hours in computer science (37 of those are in required courses and 13 in computer science electives).  The required computer science courses are  CSC 14, 15, 16, 17, 24, 110, 110A, 112, 120 or 161, 163, 123, 185, and 190.  The 13 semester hours in computer science electives must be in courses numbered higher than 100.

Mathematics Requirements


The following courses and at least one course in MATH beyond MATH 72.

Natural Science Requirements


12 semester hours in natural sciences, to include one two-semester sequence of science with laboratories (PHYS 11A and 11B and 12A and 12B, or CHEM 3A and 3B and 4A and 4B, or BIO 11 and 12).  To fulfill the 12 semester hours science requirement, the student may need to take one or two more science courses depending on which science sequence he or she chooses (PHYS, CHEM or BIO).  All science courses must be for science majors.

10. A Grade of C- or Better


A grade of C- or better in all courses required for the major.

11. An Overall Average of C or Better


An overall average of C or better in required in CSC 14, 15, 16, and 24 for continuation in the major.  In addition, a student may not take any of these four courses more than twice.

Footnotes


* If this requirement is fulfilled by passing the placement examination, 6 semester hours in the humanities or social sciences should be taken with adviser’s approval.

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