A Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Computer Science prepares students for careers in virtually any industry or to continue on with graduate study in Computer Science and many other fields. Computer science students learn to approach problems from a computational (algorithmic) point of view, this approach to problem solving often leads to better and more general solutions. Software systems, information technology, and large scale data applications are core technologies in every area and the applications continue to grow with software and information systems becoming more and more embedded in the fabric of everyday life. These systems are essential tools in science and engineering, for business and finance, government, communications, medicine, and entertainment. Software systems make the world go round and smart devices, such as phones, tablets, glasses, wearable devices, medical implants are ubiquitous. As a result, computer science has grown from a specialized field to an independent, broadly based area that studies all aspects of the use and understanding of software systems, information, and computational processes. Students studying B.S. in Computer Science at the University of Wyoming can study for the B.S. degree in Computer Science and have the option to focus their studies by taking a concentration in Business, Big Data or International Engineering. All of the Computer Science concentrations lead to a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org/ .
Big data is high volume, high velocity, and/or high variety assets that require new forms of processing to enable enhanced decision making, insight discovery and process optimization. The Big Data Concentration directs the students toward data handling (AI, visualization, data mining, and machine learning) courses, data analysis (statistics) courses, and adds an interdisciplinary Application Area component (chosen from a specific set of courses) that will broaden the student’s experience in processing varied forms of data.
It is highly recommended that students in this concentration declare a Statistics minor, since they will meet all the requirements without any additional courses. If you are planning on attending graduate school in Computer Science, then you should take COSC 4740 for the operating systems course and COSC 4100 or COSC 4200 and COSC 4780 or COSC 4785 for the two computer science electives.
An understanding of business fundamentals is essential for students planning a career in applied computer science in a business environment. This program of study provides a foundation in computer science, business and information management. It includes courses in accounting, management, marketing, database fundamentals, and design and implementation of software systems. The curriculum leads to the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree.
It is highly recommended that students in this concentration declare a Business minor, since they will meet all the requirements without any additional courses. If you are planning on attending graduate school in Computer Science, then you should take COSC 4740 for the operating systems course and COSC 4100 or COSC 4200 and COSC 4780 or COSC 4785 for the two computer science electives.
Computer Science is a global profession, and today’s computer scientists must be able to work and interact in a variety of diverse cultural and technical environments. The international engineering concentration gives computer science students an opportunity to study culture and foreign language at the same time as they pursue their computer science degrees.
The concentration includes at least one semester of study abroad with courses taken in a foreign language. In addition, students may participate in a four-to-five month international internship. Foreign language skills can be earned through a variety of means, including formal university coursework, intensive summer language programs, and previous education.
A total of 18 credits of computer science courses
All 18 credits must have a grade of C or better. A grade of C- is not acceptable.
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with a Business Concentration, and Computer Science with an International Engineering
Concentration
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with a Business Concentration, and Computer Science with an International Engineering
Concentration
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Concentration
Curriculum: Computer Science Degree, Computer Science with a Business Concentration, and Computer Science with an International Engineering Concentration
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