Wilkes University College of Arts and Sciences 15 courses 120 total credits
Total minimum number of credits required for a major in Computer Science leading to the B.S. or B.A. degree - 120. The Department of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science offers a of program study leading to the B.S degree with a major in Cloud Computing. Interested students may also pursue Cloud Computing as a minor area of study. Cloud Computing Major: Cloud Computing (CLCO) provides an opportunity to gain deep and specialist technical knowledge and practical skills in Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things (IoT), two pervasive technologies that are both already part of our life. Our mission is to prepare our students for the modern workforce by focusing on Computer Science and the following technology pillars for Industry 4.0: Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Internet of Things, and Big Data. By addressing the data-centric, analytic needs of today we educate students to address real-world challenges across all disciplines. We aim to provide students with: 1. The knowledge and skills necessary for development of software for cyber-physical systems through the use of computational, data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence algorithms on public platforms and local systems. 2. The ability to work effectively within a team, understanding issues of power and privilege, to utilize appropriate practices within a professional, legal and ethical framework. 3. The meta-skills required to advance their...
| Total Credits | 120 credits |
First Semester
OR Distribution Requirement: Credits: 4/3. Distribution Requirement: Credits: 4/3.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 125 | Fundamentals of Programming/WGS | 4 |
| FYF 101 | First-Year Foundations | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition | 4 |
| MTH 111 | Calculus I | 4 |
Second Semester
Distribution Requirement Credits: 4/3. Distribution Requirement (3 credits)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 126 | Object-oriented Programming | 4 |
| ENG 101 or CS 246 | Composition or C and Unix | 4 |
Third Semester
Also required: Distribution Requirement (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 245 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 4 |
| MTH 231 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| CS 260 or CS 235 | Introduction to Cloud Computing and IoT or Database Management | 4 |
| COM 101 | Public Speaking | 3 |
Fourth Semester
CS Elective: Credits 3/4. OR Distribution Requirement (3 credits) Distribution Requirement (3 credits) Distribution Requirement (6 credits)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 355 or ENG 202 | Networks and Security or Technical and Professional Writing | 3 |
| COM 101 | Public Speaking | 3 |
Fifth Semester
CS Elective: Credits 3/4. Science Elective Credits: 3/4. Distribution Requirement (3 credits) Free Elective (3 credits)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 260 or CS 235 | Introduction to Cloud Computing and IoT or Database Management | 4 |
Sixth Semester
CS Elective: Credits 3. Science Elective Credits 3/4. Free Elective (3 credits)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 355 or CS 361 | Networks and Security or Cloud Computing Practicum | 3 |
Seventh Semester
Also required: Free Electives (12 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 391 | Senior Projects | 3 |
Summary of Minimum Credit Distribution
CS Electives Credits: 6/8. Distribution Requirements (26 credits) Free Electives Credits: 33/35.
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