Bachelor of Computer Science
The Bachelor of Computer Science, (abbreviated BCompSc or BCS), is a type of bachelor's degree, usually awarded after four or more calendar years of collegiate study in computer science, but can be awarded in fewer years depending on factors such as an institution's course requirements and academic calendar. In general, Computer Science degree programs emphasize the mathematical and theoretical foundations of computing, rather than teaching specific technologies that may quickly become outdated.
A Bachelor of Computer Science degree is normally required in order to work in the field of software development.
The same core curriculum may, depending on the school, result in other degrees, including:
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
- Bachelor of Mathematics in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BScIT)
- Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Computer Science) - BSE (CS)
- Bachelor of Computer Security in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Computing in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science (BSc or BS) in Computer Science (BSc CS or BSCS or BSc (Comp))
In many post-secondary institutions, an Honours Bachelor of Computer Science degree has been introduced as an upgrade to the regular Bachelor's program and usually requires at least one additional year of studies.
[edit] Typical requirements
Since Computer Science is such a wide field, required Computer Science degree courses vary. A typical list of standard courses that most Computer Science degrees require includes topics such as:[1][2]
- Programming Principles
- Programming Paradigms
- Algorithms
- Data Structures
- Logic & Computation
- Computer architecture
Some schools which place more emphasis on mathematics will also require such courses such as:[3]
- Linear Algebra
- Calculus
- Probability and Statistics
- Combinatorics, Discrete Mathematics
- Differential Equations
Beyond the basic set of Computer Science courses, students can typically choose additional courses from a variety of different fields, such as:[4]
- Theory of computation
- Operating Systems
- Numerical computation
- Compilers
- Software Engineering
- Databases
- Operating Systems
- Real-time computing
- Distributed system
- Computer Networking
- Data Communication
- Computer graphics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Multimedia
- Internet computing
- Software tools and systems programming
- Human-computer interaction
- Information theory
- Algorithm design & analysis
- Software testing
- Visual computing
Some schools also offer concentrations in a certain area of computer science, such as:[5][6][7]
- Computer Graphics
- Cybersecurity
- Game Design
- Information assurance
[edit] Related degrees
- Bachelor of Computer Engineering
- Bachelor of Software Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Geoinformatics
- Bachelor of Computing
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Computer Information Systems
- Bachelor of Mathematics
- Bachelor of Bioinformatics
- Bachelor of Computer Applications
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics
[edit] References
- ^ [1] Course description of the Bachelor of Computer Science at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- ^ [2] ABET Accreditation Requirements
- ^ [3] Bachelor of Computer Science at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.
- ^ [4] Classes available through Purdue University's Computer Science Department
- ^ [5] Computer Science concentrations offered by Stevens Institute
- ^ [6]Saint Leo University program description offering Information assurance specialization
- ^ [7] Cybersecurity concentration offered by Fairleigh Dickinson University
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