Computer Science

Required Courses

Academic programs vary in their requirements. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and the Academic Guidebook to review the Academic Planning Form pertinent to their program of study. In addition, students should review course descriptions regarding any prerequisites for required courses. Graduation requirements include a minimum of 120 credit hours, although some academic programs may require additional credits. Please refer to the Academic Resources section of the catalog for more information. Information regarding the new Core Curriculum, which takes effect with the Class of 2016, is available at http://www.providence.edu/academic-affairs/core-curriculum.

• CSC 103 - Computer Science I 4 Credits
• CSC 104 - Computer Science II 4 Credits
• CSC 225 - Discrete Data Structures 4 Credits
• CSC 387 - Computer Architecture 4 Credits
• CSC 424 - Database Management Systems 3 Credits
• CSC 433 - Computer Networks 3 Credits
• CSC 440 - Numerical Analysis I 3 Credits
• CSC 445 - Operating Systems 3 Credits
• MTH 117 - Discrete Mathematics 3 Credits
• MTH 131 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry I 4 Credits

• OR

• MTH 109 - Calculus I 3 Credits
• MTH 132 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry II 4 Credits

• OR

• MTH 110 - Calculus II 3 Credits

• (2) Computer Science electives chosen from the 300 or 400 series

  (1) Math elective chosen from:

  • MTH 215 - Linear Algebra 
  • MTH 217 - Introduction to Statistics 
  • MTH 223 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry III 
  • MTH 307 - Combinatorial Theory 
  • MTH 317 - Number Theory 
  • MTH 331 - Graph Theory  OR
  • MTH 423 - Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics I