Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science
The offical site for the BACS schedule is the WSU catalog.
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Four Years at WSU Tri-Cities
A four-year BACS sequence may be taken at WSU Tri-Cities. In the all-WSU program, there are a total of 122 semester hours of credit.
First Year
Fall Semester
- Math 201 - Introduction to Finite Mathematics for Business and Economics, 3 credits
- Phil 201- Elementary Logic, 3 credits
- Engl 101- Introductory Writing, 3 credits
- CptS 121- Program Design and Development, 4 credits
- GenEd 110 - World Civilzation I, 3 credits
Spring Semester
- Math 202 - Introduction to Mathematical Analysis for Business and Economics, 3 credits
- Math 216 - Discrete Structures, 3 credits
- CptS 122 - Data Structures, 4 credits
- GenEd 111 - World Civilizations II, 3 credits
- (choice) Social Sciences or Diversity [S,K] [D] (GER), 3 credits
Second Year
Fall Semester
- (choice) - Math Elective 1, 3 credits
- CptS 223 - Advanced Data Structure, 3 credits
- CptS 260- Introduction to Computer Architecture, 3 credits
- (choice) - Lab Science Elective 1 [P,B], 4 credits
- (choice) - Minor Elective 1, 3 credits
Spring Semester
- (choice) - Intercultural Studies [I,G,K] (GER), 3 credits
- (choice) - Lab Science Elective 2 [P,B], 4 credits
- Math 212 - Introduction to Statistical Methods, 4 credits
- (choice) - Minor Elective 2, 3 credits
- (choice) - Science Elective [P,B,Q], 3 credits
Third Year
Fall Semester
- CptS 224 - Programming Tools, 2 credits
- (choice) - Lab Science Elective 3 [P,B], 4 credits
- (choice) - Minor Elective 3, 3 credits
- (choice) - Minor Elective 4, 3 credits
Spring Semester
- Engl 402 - Technical and Professional Writing, 3 credits
- CptS 322 - Software Engineering Principles I, 3 credits
- CptS 323 - Software Design and Construction, 3 credits
- CptS 355 - Programming Language Design, 3 credits
- (choice) - Adv. CptS Elective 1, 3 credits
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
- CptS 422 - Software Engineering Principles II, 3 credits
- (choice) - Adv. CptS Elective 2, 3 credits
- (choice) - Adv. CptS Elective 3, 3 credits
- (choice) - Arts/Humanities [H,G] or Soc. Sci. [S,K] (GER), 3 credits
- (choice) - Minor Elective 5, 3 credits
Spring Semester
- CptS 402 - Social and Professional Issues in Computer Science, 3 credits
- (choice) - Adv. CptS Elective 4, 3 credits
- (choice) - Adv. CptS Elective 5, 3 credits
- (choice) - Minor Elective 6, 3 credits
- (choice) - Tier III Humanities or Social Science. [T] (GER), 3 credits
2.2 The Bridges Program with Columbia Basin College
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The Bridges program allows BACS students tocomplete their first two years at CBC in Pasco. In the joint CBC/WSUprogram, there are a total of 95 quarter hours (CBC) and 65 semester hours (WSU) of credit. The recommended sequence at CBC is:
First Year
Fall Quarter at CBC
- ENG 101 - English Composition, 5 credits
- MTH 147- Finite Math, 5 credits
- (choice) - Humanities or Social Sciebce Elective, 5 credits
Winter Quarter at CBC
- CS 148 - Business Calculus, 5 credits
- PHI 121 - Philosopy Introduction, 5 credits
- (choice) - Lab Science, 5 credits
Spring Quarter at CBC
- MTH 146- Introduction to Stats, 5 credits
- SOC 101 - Intro to Sociology, 5 credits
- (choice) - Science Elective, 5 credits
- (choice) - World Civ. Elective 1, 5 credits
Second Year
Fall Quarter at CBC
- CS 131 - Computer Science I C++, 5 credits
- (choice) - Lab Science (1st in sequence), 5 credits
- (choice) - World Civ. Elective 2, 5 credits
Winter Quarter at CBC
- CS 162 - C++ 2, 5 credits
- (choice) - Intercultural Studies, 5 credits
- (choice) - Lab Science (2nd in sequence), 5 credits
Spring Quarter at CBC
- MTH 246 - Discrete Structures, 5 credits
- CS 260 - Data Structures C++, 5 credits
- (choice) - Lab Science (3rd in sequence), 5 credits
Bridges students take a slightly different program at WSU Tri-Cities from taking all four years at WSU Tri-Cities.
Third Year
Fall Semester at WSU Tri-Cities
- CptS 223 - Advanced Data Structures, 3 credit
- CptS 224 - Programming Tools, 2 credit
- CptS 260 - Introduction to Computer Architecture, 3 credit
- CptS 402 - Social and Professional Issues in Computer Science, 3 credit
- (choice) - Minor Elective 1 3, credit
- (choice) - Minor Elective 2 3, credit
Spring Semester at WSU Tri-Cities
- Engl 402 - Technical and Professional Writing, 3 credits
- CptS 322 - Software Engineering Principles I, 3 credits
- CptS 323 - Software Design and Construction, 3 credits
- CptS 355 - Programming Language Design, 3 credits
- (choice) - Math Elective [1], 3 credits
Fourth Year
Summer Semester at WSU Tri-Cities
- (choice)- Adv. CptS Elective 1, 3 credits
Fall Semester at WSU Tri-Cities
- CptS 422- Software Engineering Principles II, 3 credits
- (choice) - Adv. CptS Elective 2, 3 credits
- (choice) - Adv. CptS Elective 3, 3 credits
- (choice) - Minor Elective 3, 3 credits
- (choice) - Minor Elective 4, 3 credits
Spring Semester at WSU Tri-Cities
- (choice) Adv. CptS Elective 4, 3 credits
- (choice) - Adv. CptS Elective 5, 3 credits
- (choice) - Minor Elective 5, 3 credits
- (choice) - Minor Elective 6, 3 credits
- (choice) - Tier III Humanities or Soial. Science [T] (GER), 3 credits
Note: 1. Students must complete two writing in the major [M] courses. 1Math 171, 172, 220, and 360 OR 212 may substitute for the sequence (Math 201, 202, 212, and Math Elective). Math Electives include Math 364, 416, or Stat 412. 2 Science electives must include a year-long sequence (two semesters including a laboratory in each semester) and two additional science course, one with a laboratory. At least one from each of the [B] and [P] categories is required. 5 Advanced computer science courses must be chosen to contain advanced work in at least three separate computer science areas, in order to comply tihe CSAC/CSAB guidelines. Eligible areas and courses include: a. Theory: Cpt S 317, 450, 453 (453 requires Math 220) b. Scientific Computing: Cpt S 330, 430 (these require Math 172) c. Programming Languages: Cpt S 355, 452 d. Hardware Systems: Cpt S 360, 460, 461, 465, E E 324, 424 e. Graphics and Multimedia: Cpt S 442, 443, 445, 446, Math 418 (Cpt S 442, 445, Math 418 require Math 220) f. Software Systems: Cpt S 425, 426, 427, 451, 455 g. Intelligent Systems: Cpt S 434, 440 h. Software Engineering: Cpt S 423 Selected offerings of Cpt S 483 could fit in one or more of the categories above. 6 Elective credits must include a minor program. Completion of a minor is a graduation requirement. If a minor in a science or engineering discipline is contemplated, the science/engineering calculus courses should be taken instead of the listed math courses.