Students who wish to transfer from another university must have at least a 3.0 GPR and will then be evaluated on an individual basis by the undergraduate advisors. The curriculum in computer science is designed to prepare students to enter into the rapidly expanding computer field. It is based upon the IEEE Computer Society and Association for Computing Machinery recommendations for curricula and courses. This allows students to design a course of study which takes advantage of opportunities offered by other departments within the colleges of the University. The four-year undergraduate curriculum in computer science includes a sound preparation in science, mathematics, English, statistics and computing.
Students select three senior electives from twelve courses.
The most popular are offered in multiple sections and semesters. Students with acceptable GPR's and with the permission of the Academic Dean of the College of Engineering may take graduate courses in these areas. The Department of Computer Science has significant computer resources of its own, shares resources with other departments, and makes use of University systems. University and Area. A growing industrial base, excellent housing, strong public school systems, and many recreational and entertainment activities characterize the area.