As an undergraduate student, you will take traditional computer science courses in programming, languages, algorithms, data structures, databases, object-oriented design, architecture, and operating systems.
The undergraduate program prepares you to be a problem-solver and innovator that will be able to analyze a problem and propose a computing solution. You will learn not only the technical skills, but also develop abilities to communicate, work with teams of people, and make informed judgments about your computing solutions with respect to societal, legal, and ethical principles.
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for undergraduate students as of 2019
From the operating software we use on a daily basis to the security of our critical infrastructures, computer scientists develop ways to solve problems, process information, and secure our future. Computer programmers harness the technology of our world, making computers continually innovative and limitlessly functional in a wide variety of engineered, medical, and social contexts.
Computer Science is the development of algorithms to solve real-world problems in a mechanized way. Computer scientists write programs to control computer systems, engineered systems, and work on applications that use computers. They work in cyber security, networking, distributed systems, databases, and artificial intelligence.
S&T Computer Science graduates work for technological companies, law enforcement, national defense institutions, the financial industry, and computer manufacturing.
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ART: 1185 and any course for which 1185 is listed as a prerequisite, 3222.
ENGL: 1211, 1212, 1231, 1221, 1222, or 2230 or any course for which those classes are listed as prerequisite, actual or implied, and including 3302 and 3303.
ETYM: 4306.
FR: 1101, 1102, 1180 or any course for which 1180 is listed as a prerequisite, actual or implied, except 4360.
GER: 1101, 1102, 1180 or any course for which 1180 is listed as a prerequisite, actual or implied.
MUS: 1150.
PHIL: 1105, 1110, 1115, 1175 or any course for which those classes are listed as a prerequisite, actual or implied.
RUS: 1101, 1102, 1180 or any course for which 1180 is listed as a prerequisite, actual or implied.
SPAN: 1101, 1102, 1180, or 4379 or any course for which 1180 is listed as a prerequisite, actual or implied, except 2160 and 2180.
SPMS: 2181 or any course for which 1185 is listed as a prerequisite, actual or implied.
TH: 1190, 2141, 2143, 3241, 3242, 4341
ENGL: 1211, 1212, 1231, 1221, 1222, or 2230 or any course for which those classes are listed as prerequisite, actual or implied, and including 3302 and 3303.
FR: 1180 or any course for which 1180 is listed as a prerequisite, actual or implied, except 4360.
RUS: 1180 or any course for which 1180 is listed as a prerequisite, actual or implied.
SPAN: 1180, or 4379 or any course for which 1180 is listed as a prerequisite, actual or implied, except 2160 and 2180.
BUS: 1110, 1210, 2910, 3105, 3115, 3205, 3220, 3305, 4111, 4150, 4675, 4970, 4980, 5115, 5230, 5360, 5470, 5580, 5910, 5980.
COMP SCI: 4700, 2001 - Domain Exploration and Innovation Methods, 3001 - Skill Development for Entrepreneurs and Innovators, 4001 - Advanced Domain Exploration and Innovation Methods, 4001 - Interpersonal Dynamics for Entrepreneurs and Innovators.
ECON: 1100 or 1200 or any course for which 1100 or 1200 are listed as a prerequisite, actual or implied.
EDUC: 2102.
HIST: 1100,1200,1300,1310 or any course for which those or POLSC 1200 are listed as a prerequisite, actual or implied.
POLSC: 1200 or any course for which 1200 is listed as a prerequisite, actual or implied, except 4085.
PSYC: 1101 or any course for which 1101 is listed as a prerequisite, actual or implied.
SPAN: 2160.
2014 and beyond
From any discipline associated with either the Science or Engineering Discipline Specific Curriculum Committees1
1) Engineering: Aeronautical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Material Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, and Nuclear Engineering.
Science: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geological Sciences, Geophysics, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics
Excluding:
Prior to 2014
Science/Engineering Electives from any department offering a BS degree
Excluding:
In addition to these courses, ALL courses numbered: 2001, 3000, 3001, 3010, 4000, 4001, 4010, 4099, would be examined if requested. NOTE: If any of the above listed courses has the approved prerequisite, then that course would be automatically accepted.
Effective with catalog year FS2015, CS students have to meet the CS department’s experiential learning requirement, which can be found here.
Our one minor and emphasis area help you focus on your interests and career goals. You will complete at least 20 credit hour courses to obtain a minor and at least 29 credit hours to establish an emphasis area.
To apply for admission to Missouri S&T, choose the selection below that best describes your application status.
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