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2021-2022 SDSM&T Academic Catalog 
    
2021-2022 SDSM&T Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Science, BS


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Contact Information

Jeff McGough, Department Head 
Computer Science and Engineering 
(605) 394-2722
Email:  jeff.mcgough@sdsmt.edu
Department website: https://www.sdsmt.edu/cse/

Computer Science (BS) is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org 

CSC Flowchart  

Computer Science Curriculum/Checklist


For the bachelor of science in Computer Science, a student must:

  1. Take all of the courses listed in the Computer Science curriculum checklist;
  2. Have a departmental grade point average of at least 2.00 in all CSC courses 300 level or higher.
  3. All baccalaureate degrees must satisfy the general education requirements mandated by the Board of Regents. Please see the General Education Requirements  in this catalog.
  4. Course requirements for the program also include the total number of credits per course. Any student that has an approved course for transfer will fulfill the course requirement, but if the transferred course does not meet the total credit hour requirement then the program committee will decide on the proper accommodation for meeting the total credit hour requirement. Students should consult with their advisor to get clarification on the necessary accommodation.

Students are responsible for checking with their advisors for any program modifications that may occur after the publication of this catalog.

Freshman Year


 

First Semester


 

Total: 14

 

Second Semester


 

Total: 15

Sophomore Year


 

First Semester


 

Total: 15

Total: 15

Junior Year


 

First Semester


 

Total: 16

Second Semester


 

Total: 16

Senior Year


 

First Semester


 

Total: 15

Second Semester


 

Total: 14

120 credits required for graduation


 

Curriculum Notes


1 Elective courses must be chosen to satisfy all of the following requirements.

 Must have a “C” or higher to move on to the proceeding course.

Fulfills General Education requirement. Students should consult the “General Education Requirements ” section of this catalog for a complete listing of all general education requirements.

CSC Senior Electives


4 Elective courses must be chosen to satisfy all of the following requirements.

  • Twelve (12) credits from the list below:

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