LMU Computer Science: Curriculum

Academic Programs

The Computer Science Division offers undergraduate and graduate courses in computer science and related interdisciplinary programs. These courses support a B.S. degree program in computer science, an undergraduate minor in computer science, and an M.S. program in Systems Engineering.

The B.S. degree is awarded upon successful completion of the undergraduate computer science curriculum. Department criteria for graduation include completion of all courses in the curriculum with a minimum grade point average of C (2.0) in the upper division requirements.
A minor in computer science is fulfilled by completing CMSI 185, 186, 281, 284, plus two upper division CMSI electives.
Students who are interested in graduate-level computer science are encouraged to consider a Master of Science in Systems Engineering with a technical focus on computer science. This program consists of 5 or 6 courses in systems engineering and 5 or 6 courses in computer science.

To request an undergraduate application or to apply online please visit http://admission.lmu.edu.

Undergraduate Degree Curriculum

The B.S. degree program in computer science consists of classroom and laboratory experiences related to the following topics: algorithms and data structures, theory and design of computer programming systems, operating systems, programming languages and translation, computer graphics and interaction design, distributed systems, network programming, and organization and design of microprocessor-based computer systems.

Major Requirements

Lower Division Requirements

CMSI 185, 186, 281, 282, 284; ELEC 281; MATH 131, 132, 248

Upper Division Requirements:

CMSI 370, 371, 385, 386, 387, 401, 402, 486, 488; ELEC 385; MATH 360, 366

Electives

Twenty-one (21) semester hours designated as electives are to be selected as follows:

At least six semester hours to be selected from: 300 and 400-Level CMSI courses and/or MATH 321, 331, 357, 471, or 500-level MATH courses
At least twelve semester hours of science electives, including a two-semester sequence of laboratory science
At most three semester hours of free and unrestricted electives

University Core:

Thirty-six (36) hours of arts and humanities from the Core Curriculum requirements for the College of Science and Engineering.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester		S.H.
		17
CMSI 185	Computer Programming	3
ENGL 110	College Writing I	3
MATH 131	Calculus I	4
____ ___	Science Elective	4
____ ___	University Core	3

Spring Semester		S.H.
		17
CMSI 186	Programming Laboratory	3
MATH 132	Calculus II	4
____ ___	Science Elective	4
____ ___	University Core	3
____ ___	University Core	3

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester		S.H.
		16
CMSI 281	Data Structures/Algorithms I	3
MATH 248	Intro to Methods of Proof	3
____ ___	Science Elective	4
____ ___	Free Elective	3
____ ___	University Core	3

Spring Semester		S.H.
		15
CMSI 282	Data Structures/Algorithms II	3
CMSI 284	Compuer Systems Organization	3
ELEC 281	Logic Design	3
MATH 366	Discrete Methods	3
____ ___	University Core	3

Junior Year

Fall Semester		S.H.
		15
CMSI 370	Interaction Design	3
CMSI 385	Intro to Theory of Comp	3
CMSI 386	Programming Languages	3
____ ___	CMSI/MATH Elective	3
____ ___	University Core	3

Spring Semester		S.H.
		15
CMSI 371	Computer Graphics	3
CMSI 387	Operating Systems	3
CMSI 488	Compiler Contruction	4
ELEC 385	Computer Systems Design	3
____ ___	University Core	3

Senior Year

Fall Semester		S.H.
		15
CMSI 401	Software Engineering Lab	3
CMSI 486	Intro to Database Systems	3
MATH 360	Probability and Statistics	3
____ ___	University Core	3
____ ___	University Core	3

Spring Semester		S.H.
		14
CMSI 402	Senior Project Lab	4
____ ___	CMSI/MATH Elective	3
____ ___	University Core	3
____ ___	University Core	3

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