Computer Science + Anthropology, BSLAS
for the degree of Bachelor of Sciences in Liberal Arts & Sciences Major in Computer Science + Anthropology
for the degree of Bachelor of Sciences in Liberal Arts & Sciences Major in Computer Science + Anthropology
Please see the computer science advisor as well as the anthropology advisor.
A Major Plan of Study Form must be completed and submitted to the LAS Student Affairs Office by the beginning of the fifth semester (60-75 hours). Please see the computer science advisor as well as the anthropology advisor.
General education: Students must complete the Campus General Education requirements including the campus general education language requirement.
Minimum required major and supporting course work: Normally equates to 66 hours. Twelve hours of 300- and 400-level Anthropology courses must be taken on this campus.
Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Computer Science Coursework | ||
| CS 100 | Computer Science Orientation (recommended; CS 100 is an orientation course aimed at first-year students, so students who declare the major after the first year are not required to complete it.) | 1 |
| CS 124 | Introduction to Computer Science I | 3 |
| CS 128 | Introduction to Computer Science II | 3 |
| CS 173 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| CS 225 | Data Structures | 4 |
| CS 222 | Software Design Lab | 1 |
| Choose one of the following combinations | 8-11 | |
| Computer Architecture and System Programming | ||
| OR | ||
| Introduction to Computer Systems | ||
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| Statistical Analysis | ||
| Biostatistics | ||
| Probability & Statistics for Computer Science | ||
| CS 374 | Introduction to Algorithms & Models of Computation | 4 |
| CS 421 | Programming Languages & Compilers | 3 |
| Mathematics (may also fulfill the General Education Quantitative Reasoning I and II requirements) | ||
| MATH 221 | Calculus I | 4-5 |
| or MATH 220 | Calculus | |
| MATH 225 | Introductory Matrix Theory | 2 or 3 |
| or MATH 257 | Linear Algebra with Computational Applications | |
| MATH 231 | Calculus II | 3 |
| Required Anthropology Coursework - Minimum of 24 hours | ||
| Required Foundation Courses. Select at least 4 courses from the following. Students may make one course substitution for one of the required foundation courses, choosing from the option listed. | 12-18 | |
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Humanizing Science | ||
| Introduction to Archaeology | ||
or ANTH 105 | World Archaeology | |
| Sociocultural Anthropology | ||
or ANTH 103 | Anthro in a Changing World | |
| Biological Anthropology | ||
or ANTH 102 | Human Origins and Culture | |
| Language in Culture | ||
or ANTH 104 | Talking Culture | |
| Anth of Science and Technology | ||
or ANTH 372 | Topics in Lang & Culture | |
| Electives (Substitutions with permission of advisor) | 6-9 | |
| Human Biological Variation | ||
| Images of the Other | ||
| 'America' in the World | ||
| The Culture of Nature | ||
| Special Topics (check with advisor for appropriate topics) | ||
| Research Methods in Socio-Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Economic Anthropology | ||
| Landscape Archaeology | ||
| Topics in Anthropology (check with advisor for appropriate topics) | ||
| Optional Senior Capstone Project (See advisor for details) | ||
for the degree of Bachelor of Sciences in Liberal Arts & Sciences Major in Computer Science + Anthropology
- A broad knowledge of cultural, social, linguistic and biological facets of the human condition and the methods anthropologists use to study them.
- Ability to conduct independent research through data collection, critical analysis, synthesis, and written presentation of findings.
- An understanding of the ethical and social dimensions of anthropological research and their impacts on society.
for the degree of Bachelor of Sciences in Liberal Arts & Sciences Major in Computer Science + Anthropology
Sample Sequence
This sample sequence is intended to be used only as a guide for degree completion. All students should work individually with their academic advisors to decide the actual course selection and sequence that works best for them based on their academic preparation and goals. Enrichment programming such as study abroad, minors, internships, and so on may impact the structure of this four-year plan. Course availability is not guaranteed during the semester indicated in the sample sequence.
Students must fulfill their Language Other Than English requirement by successfully completing a fourth level of a language other than English. See the corresponding section on the Degree and General Education Requirements page.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| Free elective course | 1 | CS 128 | 3 |
| CS 100 | 1 | CS 173 | 3 |
| ANTH Foundation course | 3 | ANTH Foundation course | 3 |
| CS 124 | 3 | MATH 220 (or MATH 221) | 4 |
| Composition I or General Education course | 4 | General Education course or Composition I | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | ||
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| CS 222 | 1 | CS 233 (or CS 340) | 4 |
| CS 225 | 4 | STAT 200 (or STAT 212 or CS 361) | 3 |
| MATH 225 (or MATH 257) | 3 | MATH 231 | 3 |
| Language Other Than English (3rd level) | 4 | Language Other Than English (4th level) | 4 |
| General Education course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 15 | 17 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| CS 341 (or CS 400-level course) | 4 | CS 374 | 4 |
| ANTH Foundation course | 3 | CS 400-level course or Free elective course | 3 |
| ANTH Elective course | 3 | ANTH Elective course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| CS 421 | 3 | ANTH Foundation course | 3 |
| ANTH Foundation course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Free elective course | 3 |
| Free elective course | 4 | Free elective course | 3 |
| 13 | 12 | ||
| Total Hours 120 | |||
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