Department of Computer Science

7th floor, 25 Park Place Building
404-413-5700
cs.gsu.edu

Yi Pan, Chair
Xiaolin Hu, Director of Undergraduate Studies

Computer science is the systematic exploration of all aspects of computation. Computer science as a discipline seeks to build a scientific foundation for topics such as computer design, computer programming and software, information processing, algorithmic solutions to problems, and the algorithmic process itself. Computer science provides underpinnings for today’s applications in industry, science, government, and business and prepares the foundation for tomorrow’s applications in ubiquitous computing, medical cures for diseases, and instant access to information by everyone.

The B.S. degree program in computer science provides preparation in the fundamental principles and processes of computation and training in applying these principles in application areas in industry, science, government, and business. The student completes a basic group of required courses in the early stages and chooses courses from several concentrations in the later stages to provide for appropriate breadth and depth of knowledge in the discipline.

A B.S. degree in computer science provides a good foundation for advanced studies at the M.S. or Ph.D. level as well as for careers in industry, science, government, and business. To plan the major according to particular goals, students are encouraged to consult with an adviser in the department. Majors who are interested in having a paid work experience related to their area of study should contact the university’s Office of Cooperative Education, which coordinates the university’s cooperative education programs.

The courses are structured, and the department enforces the prerequisites for its courses. Students are urged to check and take the prerequisites for computer science courses and any computer science requirement as listed by their major department/school/institute. Refer any questions to that major department/school/institute or to the Department of Computer Science.

Academic Advisement for Undergraduate Students

Academic advisement for undergraduate students is provided through the University Advisement Center (freshman through junior status/fewer than 90 hours) and the college’s Office of Academic Assistance (senior status/90 or more hours). See Office of Academic Assistance  for additional information.

Program Academic Regulations

A minimum grade of C is required in all mathematics, physics, and computer science courses and all 3000-level or above courses that are used to fulfill the undergraduate programs of this department.

As part of the core curriculum, students must receive credit for the two calculus courses: MATH 2211  and MATH 2212 . (When counting the number of semester hours in Areas A, D, and F, only 3 of the 4 credit hours of each calculus course will be counted in Area A and/or D. The fourth hour, or the “rollover hour,” will be counted in Area F.)

Prerequisites and co-requisites are strictly enforced in all computer science courses.

Program Degree Requirements

In addition to the Program Degree Requirements, students must fulfill the College of Arts and Sciences Degree Requirements (see College Degree Requirements ) and the University Degree Requirements (see 1400 University Degree Requirements and Graduation ).

University Grade-Point Average and Grade Requirements

Georgia State University undergraduate students must achieve an overall institutional grade-point average
of 2.0 and a major GPA of 2.0 in Areas G and H to receive a bachelor’s degree from the university. Grades
of C- can be used to satisfy graduation requirements. However, some courses have prerequisites that
require a grade of C or higher. (See section 1460 for additional information.)

Cooperative Education and Internship Programs

The department participates in the University’s Cooperative Education program, in which students rotate between being a full-time student and working in paid, full-time professional positions. Details are available on the department’s website. The department also encourages students to seek out relevant internships to enhance their preparation for careers related to Computer Science. We offer elective credit, to count towards Area H requirements, subject to department approval.

Graduation with Distinction in the Major

This unit offers undergraduate students with the opportunity to earn the designation of graduation with distinction in the major. Please contact the undergraduate director for the specific criteria for this honor.

Programs

• Computer Science, B.S.
• Data Science, B.S.

• Cyber Security Certificate
• Data Science Certificate

• B.S./M.S. in Computer Science

• Computer Science Minor

Courses

• CSC 3210 - Computer Organization and Programming
• CSC 3320 - System-Level Programming
• CSC 4110 - Introduction to Embedded Systems Laboratory
• CSC 4120 - Introduction to Robotics
• CSC 4210 - Computer Architecture
• CSC 4220 - Computer Networks
• CSC 4221 - Wireless Networks & Mobile Computing
• CSC 4222 - Cyber Security
• CSC 4223 - Privacy
• CSC 4224 - Ethical Hacking
• CSC 4225 - Internetwork Programming
• CSC 4226 - Introduction to Software Security
• CSC 4227 - Network Security
• CSC 4250 - Malware Analysis and Defense
• CSC 4251 - Computer Forensics
• CSC 4260 - Digital Image Processing
• CSC 4270 - Digital Signal Processing
• CSC 4310 - Parallel and Distributed Computing
• CSC 4311 - Cloud Computing
• CSC 4320 - Operating Systems
• CSC 4330 - Programming Language Concepts
• CSC 4340 - Compilers
• CSC 4350 - Software Engineering - CTW
• CSC 4360 - Mobile Application Development
• CSC 4370 - Web Programming
• CSC 4380 - Windowing Systems Programming
• CSC 4510 - Automata
• CSC 4520 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms
• CSC 4610 - Numerical Analysis I
• CSC 4620 - Numerical Analysis II
• CSC 4630 - Matlab
• CSC 4650 - Introduction to Bioinformatics
• CSC 4710 - Database Systems
• CSC 4720 - Human-Computer Interaction
• CSC 4730 - Data Visualization
• CSC 4740 - Data Mining
• CSC 4750 - Semantic Web
• CSC 4760 - Big Data Programming
• CSC 4780 - Fundamentals of Data Science
• CSC 4810 - Artificial Intelligence
• CSC 4820 - Interactive Computer Graphics
• CSC 4821 - Fundamentals of Game Design
• CSC 4840 - Advanced Computer Graphics Programming
• CSC 4841 - Computer Animation
• CSC 4850 - Machine Learning
• CSC 4851 - Deep Learning
• CSC 4870 - Honors Thesis I
• CSC 4880 - Honors Thesis II
• CSC 4940 - Computer Science Internship
• CSC 4980 - Topics in Computer Science
• CSC 4982 - Undergraduate Research in Computer Science
• CSC 4995 - Directed Readings BI S -CTW
• CSC 4998 - Selected Topics
• CSC 4999 - Directed Readings

• DSCI 3000 - Ethics for Data Science
• DSCI 4311 - Cloud Computing
• DSCI 4350 - Data Science Capstone
• DSCI 4370 - Web Programming
• DSCI 4710 - Database Systems
• DSCI 4730 - Data Visualization
• DSCI 4740 - Data Mining
• DSCI 4750 - Semantic Web
• DSCI 4760 - Big Data Programming
• DSCI 4780 - Fundamentals of Data Science
• DSCI 4810 - Artificial Intelligence
• DSCI 4850 - Machine Learning
• DSCI 4851 - Deep Learning
• DSCI 4940 - Data Science Internship