Computer Science (BS)

Location(s): Manhattan Campus

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in computer science at Kansas State University is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org under the General Criteria and the Computer Science and similarly named Computing Programs Criteria.

Bachelor's degree requirements

Kansas State University Core: 34-36 Credit Hours

K-State Core is the foundation for an impactful life and career after time at K-State.

The K-State Core framework covers six disciplinary areas: English, Communications, Mathematics & Statistics, Natural & Physical Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Arts and Humanities. In addition, a seventh area is reserved for institutionally designated use, which K-State is keeping as free electives. In total, the framework takes up 34-35 credit hours of 100 and 200-level coursework. Students who complete their general education elsewhere cannot be required to take additional general education coursework in the disciplinary areas of the framework without permission from KBOR to continue requiring courses in the K-State Core.

General Education: K-State Core

Program

The curriculum for this major assumes students enter college prepared to take Calculus.

Math Requirements: 17-18 credit hours

MATH 220 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Credits: 4
KSC 030
MATH 221 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Credits: 4
MATH 510 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
STAT 510 - Introductory Probability and Statistics I Credits: 3

Math Elective: 3 credit hours

One of the approved courses from the Math Elective List (see https://www.cs.ksu.edu/academics/undergraduate/computer-science/).

Writing and Communication Requirement: 6 hours

Technical Writing: 3 credit hours

Choose one of the following:

ENGL 415 - Written Communication for Engineers Credits: 3
ENGL 516 - Written Communication for the Sciences Credits: 3

Communication Elective: 3 credit hours

In addition to the K-State Core Communication course, choose one of the approved courses from the Communications Elective List (see https://www.cs.ksu.edu/academics/undergraduate/computer-science/).

Computer Science Requirements: 41 credit hours

CIS 115 - Introduction to Computing Science Credits: 2
CIS 116 - Introduction to Programming Credits: 1
CIS 200 - Programming Fundamentals Credits: 4
CIS 300 - Data and Program Structures Credits: 3
CIS 301 - Logical Foundations of Programming Credits: 3
CIS 308 - C Language Laboratory Credits: 1
CIS 400 - Object-Oriented Design, Implementation, and Testing Credits: 3
CIS 415 - Ethics and Conduct for Computing Professionals Credits: 3
CIS 450 - Computer Architecture and Operations Credits: 3
CIS 501 - Software Architecture and Design Credits: 3
CIS 505 - Introduction to Programming Languages Credits: 3
CIS 560 - Database System Concepts Credits: 3
CIS 575 - Introduction to Algorithm Analysis Credits: 3
ECE 241 - Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering Credits: 3

Capstone Requirement: 3 credit hours

CIS 598 - Computer Science Project Credits: 3
CIS 599 - Cybersecurity Project Credits: 3
CIS 643 - Software Engineering Project II Credits: 3
DEN 591 - Interdisciplinary Engineering Capstone Design Experience II Credits: 0-4

Restricted Electives: 18 credit hours

Systems Elective: 3 credit hours

Choose one of the approved courses from the Systems Elective List (see https://www.cs.ksu.edu/academics/undergraduate/computer-science/).

Technical Electives: 6 credit hours

Any CIS course at the 500-level or above OR any of the approved courses from the Technical Elective List (see https://www.cs.ksu.edu/academics/undergraduate/computer-science/).

Upper Division Electives: 9 credit hours

Any course at 300 level or above

Unrestricted Electives: 5 credit hours

Note: More unrestricted elective credits may be required to reach 120 credit hours depending on K-State Core and Program course selections.

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