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Computer Science Certificate

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

COURSE

TITLE

CREDITS

DS 100

Introduction to Technology and Innovation Past, Present, and Future

3

CS 200

SQL and Relational Databases

3

DS 200

Data Ethics

3

CS 202

Programming in Python

3

CS 205

Programming II

3

CS 300

Network Systems and Management

3

CS 301

Operating Systems

3

*Requirements of 6 courses

**Plus one upper division semester hours in Computer Science selected in consultation with program advisor

Upon completion of the Computer Science Certificate, students will:

  1. Identify, describe, and execute foundational computer organization and architecture, operating systems, computer networks and management, information systems, database systems, software engineering, and programming; 

  2. Identify and apply programming tools such as Python, Java, R, and SQL languages towards application design and development;

  3. Evaluate and integrate an awareness of regulatory, ethical issues, and collective standards to positively influence the application of computer science to service, justice, and peace in working towards solutions for societal problems and opportunities;

  4. Identify and apply awareness of technological changes to positively influence adaption and change of computer science methods;

  5. Explain, plan, and execute computer science tasks within multidisciplinary teams.