Curriculum

The highly flexible nature of the certificate allows students to enroll in a variety of courses suitable to their experience and interests. Courses are available online and on campus. In all cases, students must complete five courses, for at least 15 credits, in approved computer software courses, with a minimum GPA of 2.0 in each course.

Browse the complete list of computer science courses. Most, but not all, CS courses are applicable to the Certificate in Computer Software, so be sure to get preapproval for any courses you wish to apply to the certificate from the CS Certificate Advisor Jason Hibbeler.

Tracks

Web Development Track

CS 1080 Intro to Web Site Development
CS 1210 Computer Programming I
CS 2100 Computer Programming II
CS 142 Advanced Web Design
CS 2480 Database Design for the Web

Software Development Track

CS 1210 Computer Programming I
CS 2100 Computer Programming II
CS 2240 Data Structures & Algorithms¹
CS 3050 Software Engineering
CS 3750 Mobile Apps & Embedded Devices

¹Please note that CS 2240 has a prerequisite of Intermediate Programming (CS 2100).

Self-Designed Track

CS 1210 Computer Programming I

Plus four other advisor-approved courses.

Computer Science Master’s Preparation Track¹

CS 1210 Computer Programming I
CS 2100 Computer Programming II
CS 2210 Computer Organization
CS 2240 Data Structures & Algorithms²
CS 2250 Computability and Complexity

¹Please note that acceptance to the MS in Computer Science also requires prior coursework in calculus, linear algebra, and probability & statistics.
²Please note that CS 2240 has a prerequisite of Intermediate Programming (CS 2100).

Cybersecurity Track

CS 1080 Introduction: WWW Design
CS 1210 Computer Programming I
CS 2660 Cybersecurity Principles OR CS 3660 Network security and cryptography

Plus two advisor-approved cybersecurity courses. Existing approved cybersecurity electives are listed below (this list may change as offerings are updated):

CIS 1010¹: Cybersecurity Law and Policy
CS 1060²: Cybersecurity: Introduction and Exploration
CS 2660³: Cybersecurity Principles
CS 2670⁴: Cybersecurity Defense
CS 3660: Network security and cryptography
CS 3250: Programming Languages
CS 3650: Computer Networks

¹Initially CIS 1990 will be offered as a special topics course, but we will give it a permanent course number should this course attract sufficient student interest.
²CS 1060 will not count towards the certificate if taken after CS 2660 or CS 3660. CS 1060 was formerly run as special topics courses CIS 1990 and CS 5 Exploring Cybersecurity
³CS 2660 will not count towards the certificate if taken after CS 3660. CS 2660 was formerly run as special topics courses CIS 2990 and CS 2990 Applied Cybersecurity I
⁴CS 2670 was formerly run as special topics courses CIS 2990 and CS 2990 Applied Cybersecurity II

Summer Courses

Computer Science: QR: Intro to Web Site Dev(CS 008 OL1)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN60001Credits3
InstructorsBob Erickson
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- May 22 to Jun 30N/ASee Notes
Computer Science: QR:Cmptr Programming I: Python(CS 021 OL1)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN60002Credits3
InstructorsJames Eddy
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- May 22 to Jun 30N/ASee Notes
Computer Science: QR: Intermediate Programming(CS 110 OL1)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN61282Credits4
InstructorsJackie Horton
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- May 22 to Jun 30N/ASee Notes
Computer Science: QR: Cybersecurity Principles(CS 166 OL1)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN61146Credits3
InstructorsJames Eddy
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- May 22 to Jun 30N/ASee Notes

Fall Courses

Computer Science: Intro to Web Site Dev(CS 1080 A)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN92038Credits3
InstructorsBob Erickson
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Aug 28 to Dec 8Mon Wed Fri9:40am to 10:30am
Computer Science: Intro to Web Site Dev(CS 1080 B)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN92350Credits3
InstructorsBob Erickson
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Aug 28 to Dec 8Mon Wed Fri10:50am to 11:40am
Computer Science: Intro to Web Site Dev(CS 1080 C)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN94772Credits3
InstructorsBob Erickson
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Aug 28 to Dec 8Mon Wed Fri1:10pm to 2:00pm
Computer Science: Intro to Web Site Dev(CS 1080 OL1)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN92037Credits3
InstructorsBob Erickson
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Aug 28 to Dec 8N/ASee Notes
Computer Science: Computer Organization(CS 2210 A)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN90273Credits3
InstructorsJames Eddy
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Aug 28 to Dec 8Mon Wed Fri10:50am to 11:40am
Computer Science: Computer Organization(CS 2210 B)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN92352Credits3
InstructorsJames Eddy
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Aug 28 to Dec 8Mon Wed Fri12:00pm to 12:50pm
Computer Science: Data Struc & Algorithms(CS 2240 A)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN90633Credits3
InstructorsLisa Dion
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Aug 28 to Dec 8Mon Wed Fri1:10pm to 2:00pm
Computer Science: Data Struc & Algorithms(CS 2240 B)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN93305Credits3
InstructorsLisa Dion
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Aug 28 to Dec 8Mon Wed Fri9:40am to 10:30am
Computer Science: Data Struc & Algorithms(CS 2240 OL1)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN92353Credits3
InstructorsClayton Cafiero
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Aug 28 to Dec 8N/ASee Notes
Computer Science: Computability& Complexity(CS 2250 A)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN94035Credits3
InstructorsClayton Cafiero
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Aug 28 to Dec 8Tue Thu1:15pm to 2:30pm
Computer Science: Computability& Complexity(CS 2250 B)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN92354Credits3
InstructorsClayton Cafiero
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Aug 28 to Dec 8Tue Thu2:50pm to 4:05pm
Computer Science: Database Design for Web(CS 2480 A)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN90901Credits3
InstructorsBob Erickson
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Aug 28 to Dec 8Mon Wed Fri2:20pm to 3:10pm
Computer Science: Cybersecurity Principles(CS 2660 OL1)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN92481Credits3
InstructorsJames Eddy
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Aug 28 to Dec 8N/ASee Notes
Computer Science: Database Systems(CS 3040 A)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN93975Credits3
InstructorsByung Lee
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Aug 28 to Dec 8Mon Wed Fri8:30am to 9:20am
Computer Science: Software Engineering(CS 3050 A)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN92619Credits3
InstructorsJason Hibbeler
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Aug 28 to Dec 8Mon Wed Fri2:20pm to 3:10pm
- Sep 28Thu6:00pm to 9:00pm
Computer Science: Algorithm Design & Analysis(CS 3240 A)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN92355Credits3
InstructorsJason Hibbeler
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Aug 28 to Dec 8Mon Wed Fri10:50am to 11:40am
Computer Science: Algorithm Design & Analysis(CS 3240 B)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN93976Credits3
InstructorsByung Lee
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Aug 28 to Dec 8Mon Wed Fri9:40am to 10:30am
Computer Science: Programming Languages(CS 3250 A)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN93307Credits3
InstructorsChris Skalka
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Aug 28 to Dec 8Tue Thu2:50pm to 4:05pm
Computer Science: Mobile App Development(CS 3750 A)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN91122Credits3
InstructorsJason Hibbeler
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Aug 28 to Dec 8Tue Thu10:05am to 11:20am
- Sep 21Thu6:00pm to 9:00pm

Spring Courses

Computer Information Systems: SU:CL:Cybersecurity Law&Plcy(CIS 001 OL1)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN13304Credits3
InstructorsJody Prescott
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Jan 17 to May 5N/ASee Notes
Computer Science: QR: Intro to Web Site Dev(CS 008 A)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN10894Credits3
InstructorsBob Erickson
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Jan 17 to May 5Mon Wed Fri10:50am to 11:40am
Computer Science: QR: Intro to Web Site Dev(CS 008 B)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN12036Credits3
InstructorsBob Erickson
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Jan 17 to May 5Mon Wed Fri1:10pm to 2:00pm
Computer Science: QR: Intro to Web Site Dev(CS 008 OL1)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN11861Credits3
InstructorsBob Erickson
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Jan 17 to May 5N/ASee Notes
Computer Science: QR: Computer Programming I(CS 021 B)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN11798Credits3
InstructorsJames Eddy
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Jan 17 to May 5Tue Thu10:05am to 11:20am
Computer Science: QR: Computer Programming I(CS 021 E)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN13714Credits3
InstructorsIsaac LevyJackie Horton
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Jan 17 to May 5Mon Wed3:30pm to 4:45pm
Computer Science: QR: Computer Programming I(CS 021 F)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN14522Credits3
InstructorsSamantha Connolly
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Jan 17 to May 5Tue Thu4:25pm to 5:40pm
Computer Science: QR: Computer Programming I(CS 021 G)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN14893Credits3
InstructorsIsaac LevyJames Eddy
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Jan 17 to May 5Tue Thu1:15pm to 2:30pm
Computer Science: QR: Computer Programming I(CS 021 OL1)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN12245Credits3
InstructorsJames Eddy
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Jan 17 to May 5N/ASee Notes
Computer Science: QR: Intermediate Programming(CS 110 A)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN10577Credits4
InstructorsJackie Horton
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Jan 17 to May 5Mon Wed Fri10:50am to 11:40am
- Jan 17 to May 5Thu2:50pm to 4:05pm
Computer Science: QR: Intermediate Programming(CS 110 B)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN13098Credits4
InstructorsJackie Horton
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Jan 17 to May 5Mon Wed Fri1:10pm to 2:00pm
- Jan 17 to May 5Thu1:15pm to 2:30pm
Computer Science: QR: Intermediate Programming(CS 110 OL1)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN13755Credits4
InstructorsJackie Horton
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Jan 17 to May 5N/ASee Notes
Computer Science: QR: Computer Organization(CS 121 A)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN11859Credits3
InstructorsJames Eddy
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Jan 17 to May 5Mon Wed Fri9:40am to 10:30am
Computer Science: QR: Computer Organization(CS 121 B)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN12452Credits3
InstructorsJames Eddy
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Jan 17 to May 5Mon Wed Fri1:10pm to 2:00pm
Computer Science: QR: Data Struc & Algorithms(CS 124 A)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN10494Credits3
InstructorsClayton CafieroLisa Dion
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Jan 17 to May 5Mon Wed Fri9:40am to 10:30am
Computer Science: QR: Data Struc & Algorithms(CS 124 B)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN12453Credits3
InstructorsLisa Dion
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Jan 17 to May 5Mon Wed Fri10:50am to 11:40am
Computer Science: QR: Database Design for Web(CS 148 A)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN13716Credits3
InstructorsBob Erickson
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Jan 17 to May 5Mon Wed Fri2:20pm to 3:10pm
Computer Science: Cybersecurity Defense(CS 167 OL1)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN12455Credits3
InstructorsJames Eddy
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Jan 17 to May 5N/ASee Notes
Computer Science: QR: Software Engineering(CS 205 A)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN12351Credits3
InstructorsJason Hibbeler
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Jan 17 to May 5Mon Wed Fri3:30pm to 4:20pm
- Feb 16Thu6:00pm to 9:00pm
Computer Science: QR: Evolutionary Robotics(CS 206 A)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN10803Credits3
InstructorsJoshua Bongard
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Jan 17 to May 5Tue Thu8:30am to 9:45am
Computer Science: QR:Algorithm Design & Analysis(CS 224 A)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN10194Credits3
InstructorsJason Hibbeler
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Jan 17 to May 5Mon Wed Fri9:40am to 10:30am
Computer Science: QR:Algorithm Design & Analysis(CS 224 B)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN12777Credits3
InstructorsByung LeeJason Hibbeler
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Jan 17 to May 5Mon Wed Fri12:00pm to 12:50pm
Computer Science: QR: Machine Learning(CS 254 OL1)Quick Course ReviewQuick View
CRN13724Credits3
InstructorsSafwan Wshah
- DatesDays of the WeekTimes
- Jan 17 to May 5N/ASee Notes

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