Tandy School of Computer Science

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The Tandy School of Computer Science offers degree programs in computer science and computer simulation and gaming. The School also provides computer science courses to serve the needs of all students at the University.

Mission

The mission of the Tandy School of Computer Science is:

• To provide the environment and educational experiences that will enable our students to achieve their educational goals and to be successful in the workplace and/or graduate school;
• To provide our students with the desire and the ability for long-term learning that will be necessary in the changing field of computer science;
• To provide our students with a basis for ethical behavior, conduct, and responsibility for computer science professionals;
• To conduct scholarly research in computer science and related fields; and
• To provide professional service to the University and regional community.

Accreditation

The B.S. degree program in computer science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. Graduates of these programs should be well-prepared to pursue graduate study or industrial and business careers.

Undergraduate Academic Programs

The faculty of computer science offer courses leading to the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (B.S.C.S.)   and Bachelor of Science in Computer Simulation and Gaming (B.S.C.S.G.) degrees. There are two options within the computer simulation and gaming program, the design option  and the development option  .

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (B.S.C.S.)  degree offers students a strong foundation in computer sciences and mathematics and emphasizes supporting study in the physical sciences. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Simulation and Gaming (B.S.C.S.G.)  offers students a strong foundation in computer sciences and foundational courses in simulation and gaming together with supporting subjects in mathematics and physical sciences.

Program Goals

The program educational objectives of the Tandy School of Computer Science are:

• To meet the expectations of employers of computer scientists, and
• To enable graduates to pursue professional development, which might include advanced studies, if desired.

Faculty

Programs

• Computer Science, B.S.C.S.
• Computer Simulation and Gaming, Design Option, B.S.C.S.G.
• Computer Simulation and Gaming, Development Option, B.S.C.S.G.

• Bioinformatics Minor
• Computational Sciences Minor
• Computer Science Minor
• Computer Simulation and Gaming Design Minor
• Computer Simulation and Gaming Development Minor
• High Performance Computing Minor

Courses

• CS 1001 Introduction to Computer Science
• CS 1043 Introduction to Programming and Problem-solving
• CS 2001 Computer and Engineering Ethics
• CS 2003 Fundamentals of Algorithm and Computer Applications
• CS 2033 Computer Architecture, Organization and Assembler
• CS 2123 Data Structures
• CS 2163 Digital Systems Principles
• CS 2503 Scientific Programming
• CS 3003 Comparative Programming Languages
• CS 3013 Discrete Mathematics
• CS 3023 Introduction to Game Programming
• CS 3033 Web Apps Development
• CS 3053 Operating Systems
• CS 3073 Introduction to Cyber Security
• CS 3243 Computer Applications Programming
• CS 3353 System Administration
• CS 3363 Data Communication and Networking
• CS 3641 Emerging Information Technology Junior Seminar
• CS 3861-3 Special Topics in Computer Science
• CS 4013 Compiler Construction
• CS 4023 Critical Infrastructure Protection
• CS 4033 Game Engine Design
• CS 4043 Online Communities
• CS 4053 Interaction Design
• CS 4063 Computer Architecture
• CS 4073 Algorithmic Applications in Bioinformatics
• CS 4083 Analysis of Patterns in Complex Data
• CS 4093 Computational Biology
• CS 4153 Computer Security
• CS 4163 Database Systems
• CS 4213 Object-Oriented Software
• CS 4253 Artificial Intelligence
• CS 4313 Enterprise Computing
• CS 4333 Computer Networks
• CS 4343 Enterprise Integration and Architecture
• CS 4353 Parallel Programming
• CS 4363 Distributed Computing
• CS 4373 High Performance Computing
• CS 4393 Introduction to Computational Neuroscience
• CS 4413 Secure Electronic Commerce
• CS 4453 Computer Law and Policy
• CS 4503 Senior Software Projects I
• CS 4513 Senior Software Projects II
• CS 4533 Introduction to Computational Science
• CS 4613 Fundamentals of Computer Graphics
• CS 4623 Evolutionary Computation
• CS 4641 Emerging Information Technology Senior Seminar
• CS 4643 Bioinformatics
• CS 4653 Medical Informatics
• CS 4683 Software Specification and Design
• CS 4753 Robotics
• CS 4763 Robotics Design and Implementation
• CS 4863 Special Topics
• CS 4971-3 Research and Computer Sciences Literature
• CS 4983 Senior Thesis
• CS 4991-3 Independent Study
• CS 5023 Software Reverse Engineering
• CS 5043 Information and Text Retrieval
• CS 5063 Parallel Architectures
• CS 5083 Security Auditing and Penetration Testing
• CS 5093 Hardware Reverse Engineering
• CS 5133 Theory of Computing
• CS 5143 Security Economics
• CS 5153 Foundations of Cyber Security
• CS 5173 Defensive Cyber Security Technologies
• CS 5183 Information System Security Engineering
• CS 5193 Risk Management for Information Systems
• CS 5223 Network Security Concepts and Applications
• CS 5243 Computational Linear Algebra
• CS 5263 Scientific Computing
• CS 5273 Human-Computing Interaction
• CS 5313 Advanced Artificial Intelligence
• CS 5323 Multi Agent Systems
• CS 5333 Machine Learning
• CS 5353 Analysis of Algorithms
• CS 5373 System Security and Cryptography
• CS 5433 Distributed Algorithms
• CS 5443 Information System Assurance
• CS 5473 Network Security
• CS 5483 Computer and Network Forensics
• CS 5493 Secure System Administration
• CS 5543 Parallel Languages and Environments
• CS 5861-3 Special Topics in Computer Science
• CS 5863 Special Topics in Computer Science

• CSG 1003 Game Design Concepts
• CSG 3613 Exploration in Gaming Technology
• CSG 3813 Game Level Design
• CSG 4003 Game Development and Production
• CSG 4283 Game Assets: 3D Modeling and Animation
• CSG 4293 Game Assets: 3D Character Design

• DS 2213 Data Science Concepts