Computer Science/Software Engineering, BS

IUP's computer science programs share a curricular core covering fundamental concepts, programming, problem solving, data structures, algorithms, software engineering, database, and seminars on technical topics and the profession. The department focuses on providing a broad foundation to create agile graduates who can adapt to the rapidly changing trends in the computer science field. Upper-level courses are designed to provide depth of theory and build career skills. Every student in the B.S. in Software Engineering program also completes a minor (or double major) in a complementary field. The program trains students to analyze complex computing problems and to identify solutions by applying software engineering principles and by leveraging their skills from other disciplines. The curriculum includes courses held in computer classrooms and offers hands-on learning that blends theory with supervised practice. The major prepares work-force ready graduates who function effectively as a team members or leaders while engaged in software engineering activities.

Students completing the program are prepared to work in computer-dependent areas of business, government, and industry. Recent graduates have started their careers with positions in programming and systems analysis, business applications, computer software development, scientific and applied mathematical programming, and other computer-related areas or have continued with graduate school.

Crimson Core: 40-42

As outlined in the Crimson Core Requirements with the following specifications:

Quantitative Reasoning and Data Analysis: 3

MATH 125 - Calculus I/Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics Credits: 3 (1)

Scientific Reasoning: 3-4

One course with prefix BIOL, CHEM, or GEOS.

Crimson Core Electives: 8-11

MATH 216 - Probability and Statistics for Natural Sciences Credits: 3

Major: 45

Core Courses:

CMSC 110 - Problem Solving and Structured Programming Credits: 3
CMSC 210 - Object-Oriented and GUI Programming Credits: 3
CMSC 300 - Computer Organization and Assembly Language Credits: 3
CMSC 310 - Data Structures and Algorithms Credits: 3
CMSC 319 - Software Engineering Concepts Credits: 3
CMSC 341 - Introduction to Database Management Systems Credits: 3
CMSC 380 - Seminar on the Computer Profession and Ethics Credits: 2
CMSC 480 - Seminar on Technical Topics Credits: 1

Software Engineering Required Courses:

CMSC 365 - Web Application Development Credits: 3
CMSC 473 - Software Engineering Practice Credits: 3 (2)

Controlled Electives:

12cr from the following: (3, 4, 5, 6)

CMSC 216 - Introduction to Cybersecurity Credits: 3 (4)
CMSC 220 - Enterprise Computing Credits: 3
CMSC 343 - Introduction to Numerical Methods Credits: 3
or
MATH 343 - Introduction to Numerical Methods Credits: 3
CMSC 345 - Computer Networks Credits: 3
or
CMSC 352 - LAN Design and Installation Credits: 3
CMSC 355 - Computer Graphics Credits: 3
CMSC 356 - Network Security Credits: 3
CMSC 362 - Unix Systems Credits: 3
ITMG 455 - Business Data Mining Credits: 3

Upper-Level Electives:

6cr from the following: (5, 6)

CMSC 405 - Artificial Intelligence Credits: 3
CMSC 410 - Computer Architecture Credits: 3
CMSC 420 - Modern Programming Languages Credits: 3
CMSC 424 - Compiler Construction Credits: 3
CMSC 429 - Digital Forensics Credits: 3
CMSC 430 - Introduction to Systems Programming Credits: 3
CMSC 432 - Introduction to Operating Systems Credits: 3
CMSC 454 - Information Assurance Administration Credits: 3
CMSC 460 - Theory of Computation Credits: 3
CMSC 465 - Web Services Credits: 3
CMSC 471 - Cloud Computing Credits: 3
CMSC 493 - Internship in Computer Science Credits: 3-12 (2)

Additional MATH Requirement: 3

MATH 309 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3

Other Requirements: 9-20

Complete a minor from one of the following areas: (6, 7)

Cybersecurity
Business Administration
Economics
Communications Media
Geography or Regional Planning
Other minors or concentrations approved by the department chair or any minor in the Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Free Electives: 10-23

Total Degree Requirements: 120

(1) MATH 125 can be substituted by MATH 121 .

(2) Students with 6 or more credits in CMSC 493 may petition the department to substitute CMSC 493 for CMSC 473 . This petition must be completed prior to commencement of the internship to ensure approval of the substitution. Note: If a 6cr CMSC 493 is taken and not substituted for CMSC 473 , 3cr are applied toward CMSC Upper-level Electives. If a 12cr CMSC 493 is taken and substituted for CMSC 473 , 3cr are applied toward the Required Courses and 3cr toward CMSC Upper-level Electives.

(3) Upper-level electives may be counted as controlled electives. 3cr of Intermediate Level foreign language may be applied toward controlled electives.

(4) CMSC 216 cannot be counted for major credit if a student does a Cybersecurity minor.

(5) Controlled and upper level electives may not be applied toward more than one Computer Science major.

(6) No more than 6 credits of overlap can be used for computer science majors and Cybersecurity minor.

(7) The number of credits required will depend on if other Crimson Core or major courses also count towards requirements for a minor.

SLOs

#	*Outcome*	*How measured*	*Courses Used*
1	Analyze a complex computing problem, then design and implement computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of software engineering.	Assignments, Exams, Projects, Practicum or Internship	CMSC 319, 473 or 493, Upper-level electives
2	Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.	Written Assignments, Oral Presentations	CMSC 319, 380, 480
3	Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgements in computing practice on legal and ethical principles.	Assignments, Exams, Oral Presentations	CMSC 380
4	Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to software engineering.	Group Projects, Practicum or Internship	CMSC 319, 473 or 493