Apr 20, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

Computer Science, BS, Gaming Technology Concentration

Location(s): Alpine


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The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree offers concentrations in Traditional Computer Science, Gaming Technology, Cyber Security. Coursework includes classes in programming, data structures, networking, databases, system analysis and design, operating systems, human computer interface, scripting languages and various special topics classes. Programming languages include C#, C++, HTML 5, PHP, and Python. Computer science is an ever-changing field and coursework is modified to stay up-to-date. Students should remain in contact with their advisors.

The program provides professional training in Computer Science for students interested in becoming software engineers, high school computer science teachers, or simply augmenting other skills with the requisite knowledge of computers and programming necessary to be successful in the modern workplace.

Concentrations

Gaming Technology Concentration
Create animations, games and applications for Apple, PC and Android platforms.

BS Computer Science Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)

  • Students will be able to comprehend the fundamental concepts of computer science including the binary number system, string operations, data types, branching, looping, input-output (OI) operations, basic algorithms and common data structures.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of modern computer systems, databases, and networking. Assessment methods
  • Students display a mastery of and ability to implement modern object oriented programming methodologies and be able to design and implement a basic Unified Modelling Language (UML) application design.

Program Requirements


Core Curriculum: 42

University Requirement: 1

Bachelor of Science Requirements: 6

Major Core Requirements: 24

Concentration Requirements: 27

General Electives: 2

Minor: 18

Select 9 hours from the following:


CSA 3@ or 4@ or CSR 3@ or 4@ or CIS 3@ or 4@

General Electives: 2 Credit Hours


Students must choose 2 hours of electives from any course. 

Minor Required: 18 Credit Hours


Total Hours: 120


Core Curriculum: 42

University Requirement: 1

Bachelor of Science Requirements: 6

Major Core Requirements: 24

Concentration Requirements: 27

General Electives: 2

Minor: 18

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