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2007-2008 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Computer Science, B.S. Specialization in
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Program Objectives
Graduates of this program will:
- Build a strong foundation in computer science and in its applications;
- 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;
- Attain oral and written communication skills, and develop interpersonal and organizational skills;
- Acquire an appreciation for and understanding of the social and ethical issues in computing;
- 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
- Develop the ability to think critically and creatively.
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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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