Computer Science Major (B.S.)

Computer science focuses on problem solving with a particular emphasis on the design of computer-efficient solutions. Within a few years of obtaining a bachelor's degree alumni will have:

1. Engaged in successful careers in diverse areas of software development and will be pursuing advanced education in computer science or related fields;
2. Applied the full range of core computer science concepts and techniques to fill software development needs of an organization;
3. Adapted to changing directions of computing technology and used state-of-the-art techniques to confront new problems effectively;
4. Navigated the complex interconnections between software and the goals and constraints of the organization served;
5. Participated responsibly in the pervasive and changing role of computing technology in global society as both software engineers and citizens;
6. Operated collaboratively in a team environment and assumed leadership roles.

The B.S. in computer science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Degree Requirements

All Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.
*Major GPA requirements as indicated.

Major Requirements

Computer science majors must maintain an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better in all required computer science, mathematics, and computer engineering courses in order to graduate. If at the end of any semester, including the first, a student's cumulative grade-point average in these courses falls below 2.0, the student may not be allowed to continue as a CS major.

The following courses or their equivalents must be passed with a grade of C- or better in order to meet the CS major requirements: CS 415, CS 416, CS 420, CS 515, CS 520, and IT 403.

Students are expected to demonstrate consistent progress towards the satisfaction of the core degree requirements and are allowed two repeats of the aforementioned courses before being dismissed from the program. This can be a single course repeated twice or two courses repeated once. Students may petition for reinstatement one-year after program dismissal.

If a student wishing to transfer into the computer science major has any coursework that is applicable to the major, the grades in those courses must satisfy the minimum grade requirements for the B.S. degree in computer science. The student must have an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better in all courses taken at the university.

Computer science majors must complete the following coursework in computer science, mathematics, computer engineering, and science. (all courses are 4 credits unless indicated otherwise):

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Professional electives must either be chosen from the list of approved courses or another non-introductory CEPS course with significant science and/or engineering focus approved on a per-course basis by the undergraduate studies committee.

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Courses must carry the Discovery attributes of Biological Science or Physical Science and include Discovery lab (DLAB).

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One of these courses must be writing intensive.

Sample Degree Plan

This sample degree plan serves as a general guide; students collaborate with their academic advisor to develop a personalized degree plan to meet their academic goals and program requirements.

Discovery (7): Historical Perspectives, Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts, Social Science, World Cultures, Physical Science Discovery Lab, Biological Science Discovery Lab with ONE mandatory course with Writing Intensive (WI) attribute

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the UNH BS CS program will have an ability to:

• Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
• Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
• Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
• Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
• Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
• Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
• Learn independently about new technologies, and develop the skills needed to understand them.