Computer Science and Engineering
Professor Andy Novobilski, Head
The Computer Science program provides the B.S. degree in computer science. Computer science majors take at least a 46-hour sequence of computer science courses and take additional courses in an area of concentration. The concentration of study augments the computer science courses and is a specialization in which the student can apply his or her knowledge of computers. Four concentrations are available: Software Systems, Scientific Applications, Computer Engineering, and Information Security and Assurance.
Program Mission: The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga prepares students for productive and challenging careers in computer and information technology, and to function as leaders in a technological society. The department exists as the region’s principal resource for educational, applied research, continuing professional education, and service programs in computer and information technology. In these programs, emphasis is on communication and problem solving competencies, and on the applications of basic theory and design.
Program Objective: Within three years after graduation, our students will be on successful career paths in computer science or closely related fields as evidenced by such items as employment and promotions in a computer science or related position, entry into graduate school, and continuing education in the field.
Admission to the Computer Science Program
Students entering UTC who intend to major in Computer Science should be enrolled as pre-majors (0921). For admission to the Computer Science program, pre-majors must have completed Mathematics 145 and Computer Science 150 with grades of C or better. Only after meeting the course completion requirements or obtaining a written waiver from the Computer Science and Engineering department head will students be allowed to change their major to any of the Computer Science concentrations.
2154 - Computer Science: Software Systems (B.S.)
- General Education (see list of approved courses)
- Rhetoric and Composition: Two approved courses in rhetoric and composition (6 hours)
- Mathematics: Mathematics 151/152* (4 hours)
- Statistics: Mathematics 307 or Engineering 222 (3 hours)
- Natural Sciences: One 2-semester laboratory science sequence chosen from: Biology 121, 122; Chemistry 121/123 or 125, 122/124; Geology 111/181, 112/182 (8 hours)
- Humanities and Fine Arts: Computer Science 385* and one approved fine arts course (6 hours)
- Cultures and Civilizations: Option A: Western Humanities I and II and Non-Western Cultures and Civilizations OR Option B: World Civilization I, II, III (9 hours total)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences: Economics 101* and 102* (6 hours)
Major and Related Courses
- Accounting: 201, 202; Economics 101# and 102#; Management 311; one course from English 276, 277 or 278
- Computer Science core courses: Computer Science 150, 160, 251, 261, 305, 306, 312, 335, 351, 385#, 450, 460, 490r or 495r
- 9 hours of upper division (300 or 400-level) Computer Science electives
- Mathematics 151/152#, 161/162, 212, 303, 307 or Engineering 222
- 1 additional 1-semester laboratory science course chosen from: Biology 121, 122; Chemistry 121/123 or 125, 122/124; Geology 111/181, 112/182; Physics 230/280, 231/281, 232/282 (4 hours)
- All majors must attain a minimum grade of C in all computer science core courses as a condition for graduation.
- 2.0 average required in all computer science courses excluding 110 and 111.
- Minimum of 39 hours of 300 and 400 level courses.
- Electives to complete 120 hours.
- See additional requirements.
*Also satisfies requirements in the
major.
#Also satisfies general education requirements.
2155 - Computer Science: Scientific Applications (B.S.)
- General Education (see list of approved courses)
- Rhetoric and Composition: Two approved courses in rhetoric and composition (6 hours)
- Mathematics: Mathematics 151/152* (4 hours)
- Statistics: Mathematics 307 or 408 or Engineering 222 (3 hours)
- Natural Sciences: One 2-semester laboratory science sequence chosen from: Biology 121, 122; Chemistry 121/123 or 125, 122/124; Geology 111/181, 112/182; Physics 103/183, 104/184; or Physics 230/280, 231/281 (8 hours)
- Humanities and Fine Arts: Computer Science 385* and one approved fine arts course (6 hours)
- Cultures and Civilizations: Option A: Western Humanities I and II and Non-Western Cultures and Civilizations OR Option B: World Civilization I, II, III (9 hours total)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences: Two approved behavioral or social science courses (6 hours)
Major and Related Courses
- Computer Science core courses: Computer Science 150, 160, 251, 261, 305, 306, 312, 351, 385#, 450, 460, 490r or 495r.
- 9 hours of upper division (300 or 400-level) Computer Science electives
- Mathematics 151/152#, 161/162, 212, 245, 255, 303, 465
- Mathematics 307, or 407 and 408, or Engineering 222
- One additional 2-semester laboratory sequence chosen from Biology 121, 122; Chemistry 121/123 or 125, 122/124; Geology 111/181, 112/182; Physics 103/183, 104/184; or Physics 230/280, 231/281 (8 hours). If Biology or Geology is used to fulfill the General Education natural science requirement, the additional laboratory sequence must be chosen from Chemistry or Physics.
- One course from English 276, 277, or 278
- All majors must attain a minimum grade of C in all computer science core courses as a condition for graduation.
- 2.0 average required in all computer science courses excluding 110 and 111.
- Minimum of 39 hours of 300 and 400 level courses.
- Electives to complete 120 hours.
- See additional requirements.
*Also satisfies requirements in the
major.
#Also satisfies general education requirements.
2156 - Computer Science: Information Security and Assurance (B.S.)
- General Education (see list of approved courses)
- Rhetoric and Composition: Two approved courses in rhetoric and composition (6 hours)
- Mathematics: Mathematics 151/152* (4 hours)
