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Computer Science

This curriculum is designed to meet the admission requirements for four-year public institutions in Mississippi. Due to the diversity of disciplines within computer science, students are encouraged to work closely with their advisor to map out the best plan for transfer.
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FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
  • English Composition I ENG 1113
    ENG 1113 - English Composition I (Prerequisite: ENG 0124 or ENG 1033 with C or appropriate placement score). This course prepares the student to think critically and compose texts for academic and professional rhetorical situations. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • General Biology I BIO 1134
    BIO 1134 - General Biology I (Prerequisite: MAT 0124 or higher or placement score for MAT 1233 or higher and ENG 0114 or higher or placement score for ENG 0124). A combined lecture and laboratory course for science majors that covers the major themes of biology, the scientific method, chemistry relevant to biological systems, cell processes including photosynthesis and cellular respiration, cell division, genetics, and molecular genetics. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • General Biology I BIO 1134
    BIO 1134 - General Biology I (Prerequisite: MAT 0124 or higher or placement score for MAT 1233 or higher and ENG 0114 or higher or placement score for ENG 0124). A combined lecture and laboratory course for science majors that covers the major themes of biology, the scientific method, chemistry relevant to biological systems, cell processes including photosynthesis and cellular respiration, cell division, genetics, and molecular genetics. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • General Biology I BIO 1134
    BIO 1134 - General Biology I (Prerequisite: MAT 0124 or higher or placement score for MAT 1233 or higher and ENG 0114 or higher or placement score for ENG 0124). A combined lecture and laboratory course for science majors that covers the major themes of biology, the scientific method, chemistry relevant to biological systems, cell processes including photosynthesis and cellular respiration, cell division, genetics, and molecular genetics. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • General Biology I BIO 1134
    BIO 1134 - General Biology I (Prerequisite: MAT 0124 or higher or placement score for MAT 1233 or higher and ENG 0114 or higher or placement score for ENG 0124). A combined lecture and laboratory course for science majors that covers the major themes of biology, the scientific method, chemistry relevant to biological systems, cell processes including photosynthesis and cellular respiration, cell division, genetics, and molecular genetics. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
Total 16 Hours
Second Semester
  • English Composition II ENG 1123
    ENG 1123 – English Composition II (Prerequisite: ENG 1113). This course is a continuation of English Composition I with emphasis on research, argumentation, and composition. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • General Chemistry I CHE 1214
    CHE 1214 – General Chemistry I (Co-requisite: MAT 1313 or appropriate placement in a higher level math course). A combined lecture and laboratory course that covers the fundamental principles of chemistry and their application. Chemical nomenclature, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, atomic structure, bonding theories, energy, periodic properties, and gas laws are among the topics discussed in depth. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • Computer Programming I CSC 1613
    CSC 1613 - Computer Programming I (Prerequisite: MAT 1313 or higher or placement score for MAT 1323 or higher). Introduction to problem-solving methods and algorithm development; designing, debugging, branching, looping, scope rules, functions, input/output manipulation (to include text files), simple arrays, and a variety of applications in an object-oriented programming language. Course has lecture with integrated lab components. Three hours credit.
  • Calculus II MAT 1623
    MAT 1623 – Calculus II (Prerequisite: MAT 1613). This course includes the following topics: antiderivatives, the definite integral, indefinite integrals, techniques of integration, and applications.
  • **History Elective (3)
Total 16 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
  • Calculus III MAT 2613
    MAT 2613 – Calculus III (Prerequisite: MAT 1623). This course includes the following topics: analytical geometry; parametric equations; polar coordinates; improper integrals, infinite sequences and series; Taylor polynomial, vectors and geometry of space. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • General Physics I-A PHY 2514
    PHY 2514 – General Physics I-A (Prerequisite: MAT 1613 or higher). A calculus-based combined lecture and laboratory course covering mechanics and conservation laws, primarily for students of engineering, science, or mathematics. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • Computer Programming II CSC 2623
    CSC 2623 - Computer Programming II (Prerequisite: CSC 1613). This course is a continuation of the object-oriented language from CSC 1613. This includes advanced program development, algorithm analysis, string processing, recursion, internal search/sort methods, simple data structures, debugging, and testing of large programs. Course has lecture with integrated lab components. Three hours credit.
  • **Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
  • **Literature Elective (3)
Total 16 Hours
Second Semester
  • Introduction to Linear Algebra MAT 2113
    MAT 2113 - Introduction to Linear Algebra (Prerequisite: MAT 1623). This course includes the following topics: systems of linear equations; matrices; determinants; vector spaces; orthogonality; linear transformations; applications; Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • General Physics II-A PHY 2524
    PHY 2524 – General Physics II-A (Prerequisite: PHY 2514). A calculus-based combined lecture and laboratory course covering electricity, magnetism, and optics, primarily for students of engineering, science or mathematics. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • ***Fine Arts Elective (3)
  • **Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
  • **Literature Elective (3)
Total 16 Hours
Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum.

*Students are strongly advised to take MAT 1323 Trigonometry prior to enrolling in the calculus sequence.

**The student must consult the catalog of his/her chosen university concerning the number of hours in each area and the sequence to follow.
**Social/Behavioral Science Electives:
ECO 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 2123 Principles of Microeconomics
GEO 1113 World Regional Geography
PSC 1113 American National Government
PSY 1513 General Psychology
SOC 2113 Introduction to Sociology
**Literature Electives:
ENG 2223 American Literature I
ENG 2233 American Literature II
ENG 2323 British Literature I
ENG 2333 British Literature II
**History Electives:
HIS 1113 Western Civilization I
HIS 1123 Western Civilization II
HIS 1163 World Civilization I
HIS 1173 World Civilization II
HIS 2213 American (U.S.) History I
HIS 2223 American (U.S.) History II

***ART 1113 Art Appreciation, MUS 1113 Music Appreciation, or SPT 2233 Theatre Appreciation
Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break.

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