Computer Science Department
Contact Information
Robert Schiaffino
Department Chair
Email: rschiaffino@iona.edu
Phone: (914) 633-2338
BS in Computer Science
Overview
| College Core: | 61-63 credits |
| Science Degree Core: | 6-10 credits |
| Major Prerequisites: | 17 credits |
| Major Requirements: | 40 credits |
| Total: | 124-130 credits |
College Core
|
Course Number
|
Course Name
|
Credits
|
| CS 201 | Computer Science I |
4
|
| MTH 231 | Calculus I |
4
|
| One (1) laboratory-based sequence acceptable for major credit in PHY, CHM, or BIO |
8-10
|
|
Science Degree Core
|
Course Number
|
Course Name
|
Credits
|
| Two (2) additional science courses acceptable for major credit in PHY, CHM or BIO |
6-10
|
|
Major Prerequisites
|
Course Number
|
Course Name
|
Credits
|
| CS 202 | Computer Science II |
4
|
| MTH 310 | Discrete Mathematics |
3
|
| MTH 232 | Calculus II |
4
|
| MTH 408 | Automata and Formal Languages |
3
|
| MTH 432 | Probability and Statistics |
3
|
Major Requirements
Each of the following courses:
|
Course Number
|
Course Name
|
Credits
|
| CS 231 | Programming in a UNIX Environment |
3
|
| CS 301 | Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis |
3
|
| CS 311 | Computer Organization and Architecture |
4
|
| CS 321 | Database Organization and Design |
3
|
| CS 331 | Programming Languages |
3
|
| CS 481 | Software Project Development: Design |
3
|
| CS 482 | Software Project Development: Implementation |
3
|
Each of the following graduate core courses:
|
Course Number
|
Course Name
|
Credits
|
| CS 650 | Design of Operating Systems (Satisfies undergraduate requirement for CS 451) |
3
|
Two (2) of the following graduate
courses:
(Satisfies undergraduate requirement for two of CS 411, CS421, 431, or 452)
|
Course Number
|
Course Name
|
Credits
|
| CS 710 | Advanced Computer Architecture |
3
|
| CS 720 | Advanced Topics in Database |
3
|
| CS 730 | Compiler Design |
3
|
| CS 750 | Advanced Operating Systems |
3
|
Elective graduate courses:
|
Course Number
|
Course Name
|
Credits
|
| Three (3) additional, approved graduate CS courses |
9
|
|
MS in Computer Science
Overview
| Graduate Core in BS Program: | 3 credits |
| Graduate Electives in BS Program: | 15 credits |
| Graduate Electives: | 12 credits |
| Thesis: | 6 credits |
| Total: | 36 credits |
Thesis
|
Course Number
|
Course Name
|
Credits
|
| CS 980 | Thesis Preparation Seminar |
3
|
| CS 981 | Thesis |
3
|
These are the requirements for the current academic year. For requirements in past academic years, see former college
catalogs.
