Computer Science

Bachelor of Science, Department of Mathematics & Computer Science

Students in class working at computer stations

Department Overview

The Mathematics and Computer Science Department at Benedictine College is committed to maintaining a curriculum that provides students with the necessary tools to enter a career in their field with a broad, solid knowledge of mathematics or computer science. Our students are provided with the knowledge, analytical, and problem solving skills necessary to function as mathematicians or computer scientists in our world today.

Degree Objectives

  • The major prepares students for graduate study in the field of computer science or for employment in an ever-expanding spectrum of occupations dependent upon computing.
  • Our graduates obtain jobs in computer programming or software engineering.
  • A Computer Science minor provides a useful addition to many areas of study, including mathematics, science, business, and mass communications.

Related Careers*

  • Teaching
  • Actuarial Science
  • Software Development
  • Operations Research
  • Cryptography
  • Finance
  • Data Science
  • Physical Sciences

* More on the department website.

Contact

Eric West, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor & Chair
Contact by Email
913.360.7434

St. Benedict Hall

  • Don Bagert, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor
  • Angela Broaddus, Ph.D.
    Assistant Professor
  • Nickolas Hein, Ph.D.
    Assistant Professor
  • Heidi Hulsizer, Ph.D.
    Assistant Professor
  • Nicolaas tenBroek
    Associate Professor
  • Eric West, Ph.D.
    Assistant Professor & Department Chair

Freshman Year

CSCI-1010Comp Sci Fund (suggested)3
MATH-1300Calculus I (optional) or
Natural World Foundation (with lab)		4
–Foreign Language4
ENGL-1010English Composition3
EXSC-1115Wellness for Life1
EXSCFitness course1
GNST-1000BC Experience1
Total17
MATH-2110Applied Statistics (optional) or Natural World Foundation (with lab)4
THEO-1100Introduction to Theology3
–Foreign Language4
–Person and Community Foundation3
PHIL-1750Principles of Nature3
Total17

Sophomore Year

CSCI-1140Intro to Computer Science I4
MATH-2550Discrete Math. Structures I3
–Historical Foundation3
–Philosophical Inquiry Foundation3
–Natural World Foundation4
Total17
CSCI-2150Intro to Computer Science II4
CSCI-2560Discrete Math. Structures II3
–Aesthetic Foundation3
–Faith Foundation3
–Historical Inquiry Foundation3
Total16

Junior Year

CSCI-3100 or CSCI-4200Database Systems or Computer Architecture4
–Elective3
–Aesthetic Foundation3
–Faith Foundation3
–Philosophical Inquiry Foundation3
Total16
CSCI-3500 or CSCI-4400Algorithm Design & Analysis or Operating Sys. & Network4
–Electives12
Total16

Senior Year

CSCI-4200 or CSCI-3100Computer Architecture or Info. & Knowledge Mgt.4
CSCI-4920Software Engineering3
–Electives9
Total16
CSCI-4400 or CSCI-3500Op. Systems & Network or Algorithm Design & Anal.4
CSCI-4930Senior Capstone2
CSCI-COMPSenior Comprehensivecr
–Electives9
Total15

Other Department Offerings

  • Minor in Computer Science
  • Major in Mathematics
  • Minor in Mathematics

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