Program: Computing, Computer Science Emphasis BS - Andrews University

Jul 28, 2025

2014-2015

Computer Science focuses on a study of computing as well as on its role in an application area. Areas of interest include artificial intelligence, compilers, computer architectures, computer graphics, computer networks, operating systems, program development, and analytical theory. A degree in computing with the Computer Science emphasis prepares students for graduate study, employment in computer systems/networks, administration/ development, software development/maintenance, and for careers in education.

Major Requirements - 40

Common Core - 22

CPTR 151 - Computer Science I Credits: 4
CPTR 152 - Computer Science II Credits: 3
CPTR 276 - Data Structures and Algorithms Credits: 3
CPTR 440 - Operating Systems Credits: 3
CPTR 460 - Software Engineering Credits: 3
CPTR 491 - Computing Capstone I Credits: 3
CPTR 492 - Computing Capstone II Credits: 3

Required courses—9

CPTR 425 - Programming Languages Credits: 3
CPTR 437 - Formal Theory of Computation Credits: 3
CPTR 467 - Database Concepts and Theory Credits: 3

Major electives—9

Chosen from CPTR courses in consultation with an advisor. A minimum of 9 upper division credits required.

Cognate requirements—26–28

MATH 191 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH 192 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MATH 355 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
ENGR 385 - Microprocessor Systems Credits: 4
STAT 285 - Elementary Statistics Credits: 3
Or STAT 340 - Probability Theory with Statistical Applications Credits: 3
Choose one of the following sets:
BIOL 165 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 5 or 4 *
BIOL 166 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 5 or 4 *
Or
CHEM 131 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4 *
CHEM 132 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4 *
Or
PHYS 141 - General Physics I Credits: 4
PHYS 142 - General Physics II Credits: 4 *
Or
PHYS 241 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Credits: 4 *
PHYS 242 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Credits: 4 *
PHYS 271 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I Credits: 1 *
PHYS 272 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II Credits: 1 *
*These courses may apply toward the general education life/physical science requirement.

General Education Program

Students must take all courses designated in the BS Degree Requirements of the General Education Program.

Program Requirements

Progression Requirements:

No grade lower than C- may be counted toward any degree requirement. An Engineering or Computing course may be repeated only once. Students may repeat only two Engineering or Computing courses. Students will be asked to withdraw from the program if they fail two Engineering or Computing courses in the same semester. Readmission will be considered on an individual basis. All prerequisites for CPTR courses must be passed with a minimum grade of C- before entry into the class it is required for. Transfer credits need to be submitted a minimum of six weeks prior to beginning of classes. Transfer students will be considered on an individual basis. Courses 200-level and above are restricted to admitted majors/minors only.

The major field examination in Computing is part of the senior exit test.

Computer Policy

The computer is a tool that is integral to the success of the computer scientist in her/his professional development. All students in the Computing program are required to have a computer and software meeting the program guidelines. The policy is updated yearly and will be in effect at the beginning of the Fall semester. It includes changes to reflect continual changes in technolgoy. Computer purchases should be made such that the computer is ready for use on the first day of the semester.