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 track 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 track 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.

Liberal Studies: 43-44

As outlined in the Liberal Studies Requirements with the following specifications:

Mathematics: 3

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

Liberal Studies Elective: 3

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

Major: 45

Core Courses:

COSC 105 - Fundamentals of Computer Science Credits: 3
COSC 110 - Problem Solving and Structured Programming Credits: 3
COSC 210 - Object-Oriented and GUI Programming Credits: 3
COSC 300 - Computer Organization and Assembly Language Credits: 3
COSC 310 - Data Structures and Algorithms Credits: 3
COSC 319 - Software Engineering Concepts Credits: 3
COSC 341 - Introduction to Database Management Systems Credits: 3
COSC 380 - Seminar on the Computer Profession and Ethics Credits: 2
COSC 480 - Seminar on Technical Topics Credits: 1

Software Engineering Required Courses:

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

Controlled Electives:

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

COSC 343 - Introduction to Numerical Methods Credits: 3
or
MATH 343 - Introduction to Numerical Methods Credits: 3
COSC 216 - Introduction to Cyber Security Credits: 3
COSC 220 - Enterprise Computing Credits: 3
COSC 345 - Computer Networks Credits: 3
COSC 355 - Computer Graphics Credits: 3
COSC 356 - Network Security Credits: 3
COSC 362 - Unix Systems Credits: 3
IFMG 455 - Business Data Mining Credits: 3

Upper-Level Electives:

3cr from the following: (5, 6)

COSC 405 - Artificial Intelligence Credits: 3
COSC 410 - Computer Architecture Credits: 3
COSC 420 - Modern Programming Languages Credits: 3
COSC 424 - Compiler Construction Credits: 3
COSC 430 - Introduction to Systems Programming Credits: 3
COSC 460 - Theory of Computation Credits: 3
COSC 465 - Distributed Processing and Web Services Credits: 3
COSC 493 - Internship in Computer Science Credits: 6-12 (2)

Other Requirements: 3

Additional Mathematics:

MATH 309 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3

Minor: 9-20

Complete a minor from one of the following areas:

Cyber Security Credits: 12-18
Any department in the Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (6) Credits: 9-20
Business Credits: 18
Economics Credits: 12-15
Communications Media Credits: 18
Geography or Regional Planning Credits: 15-18
Other minors or concentrations approved by the department chair

Free Electives: 8-20

Total Degree Requirements: 120

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

(2) Students with 6 or more credits in COSC 493 may petition the department to substitute COSC 493 for COSC 473 . This petition must be completed prior to commencement of the internship to ensure approval of the substitution. Note: If a 6cr COSC 493 is taken and not substituted for COSC 473 , 3cr are applied toward COSC Upper-level Electives. If a 12cr COSC 493 is taken and substituted for COSC 473 , 3cr are applied toward the Required Courses and 3cr toward COSC 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) COSC 216 cannot be counted for major credit if a student does a Cyber Security minor.

(5) Controlled and upper level electives may not be applied toward more than one track in computer science.

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