Computer Science (BS in Computer Science)

Required Credit Hours: 37

(if given 4 credits for CSCI 141 or CSCI 140) otherwise 36.

Major Writing Requirement:

Satisfied with successful completion of the major core requirements.

Core Requirements:

CSCI 141 - Introduction to Programming Credits: (4) or CSCI 140 - Programming for Data Science Credits: (4)
CSCI 241 - Data Structures Credits: (3)
CSCI 243 - Discrete Structures of Computer Science Credits: (3)
CSCI 301 - Software Development Credits: (3)
CSCI 303 - Algorithms Credits: (3)
CSCI 304 - Computer Organization Credits: (3)
CSCI 312 - Principles of Programming Languages Credits: (3)
CSCI 423 - Finite Automata and Theory of Computation Credits: (3)
Proficiency in:
MATH 111 - Calculus I Credits: (4) or MATH 131 - Calculus I for Life Sciences Credits: (4)
MATH 112 - Calculus II Credits: (4) or MATH 132 - Calculus II for Life Sciences Credits: (4)
MATH 211 - Linear Algebra Credits: (3)
Option:
MATH 214 may be substituted for CSCI 243 .

Concentration Requirement

Students are required to select a concentration at time of major declaration. The concentration requirement must be satisfied by completing one of the following options:

General

The General track through the Computer Science B.S. curriculum is intended to give students a broad overview of topics in Computer Science and to prepare them for a career in any of its subfields.

Additional Credits

Any 12 credits chosen from 300-400 level computer science courses excluding CSCI 320 , CSCI 430 and CSCI 498 .
MATH 413 Introduction to Numerical Analysis I

and/or

MATH 414 Introduction to Numerical Analysis II

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning

The Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML) track through the Computer Science B.S. curriculum focuses on material related to Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Big Data.

Additional Credits

12 credits chosen from:

CSCI 416 - Introduction to Machine Learning Credits: (3)
CSCI 421 - Database Systems Credits: (3)
CSCI 435 - Software Engineering Credits: (3)
CSCI 436 - Data Mining Credits: (3)
CSCI 446 - Neural Networks for Machine Learning Credits: (3)
DATA 441 - Advanced Applications of AI Credits: (3)

Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity track through the Computer Science B.S. curriculum focuses on material related to Security, Systems, and Networks.

Required Courses

CSCI 444 - Principles of Operating Systems Credits: (3)
CSCI 454 - Computer and Network Security Credits: (3)
CSCI 464 - Applied Cybersecurity Credits: (3)

Additional Credits

3 credits chosen from:

CSCI 415 - Systems Programming Credits: (3)
CSCI 434 - Network Systems and Design Credits: (3)
CSCI 445 - Mobile Application Security Credits: (3)

Additional Information:

Students who intend to major in computer science are encouraged to have completed CSCI 140 or CSCI 141 , CSCI 241 , either CSCI 243 or MATH 214 , and a required 300 level computer science course by the end of their sophomore year. Proficiency in MATH 111 (or MATH 131 ), MATH 112 (or MATH 132 ) and MATH 211 should also be completed by that time. At least half of the required minimum number of courses for the CS major must be taken at W&M and for all classes at the 300 and 400 level taken elsewhere, a total of at most two courses can count towards the CS major.