Major in Computer Science - Software Engineering Track

Department website: http://www.towson.edu/cosc

The Computer Science major with a track in Software Engineering requires 87–89 units. A minimum of 30 major units must be taken at Towson University.

Required Computer Science Courses
CIS 377INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY3
COSC 236INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE I 1, 24
COSC 237INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE II 24
COSC 290PRINCIPLES OF COMPUTER ORGANIZATION4
COSC 336DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHM ANALYSIS4
COSC 350DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING3
COSC 412SOFTWARE ENGINEERING3
COSC 439OPERATING SYSTEMS3
COSC 455PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES: DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION3
COSC 457DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS3
Required Software Engineering Track Courses
COSC 432REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS & MODELING3
COSC 436OBJECT-ORIENTED DESIGN & PROGRAMMING3
COSC 442SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE AND TESTING3
COSC 490SOFTWARE PROJECT PRACTICUM3
Elective Software Engineering Courses
Select two of the following:6
COSC 397
INTERNSHIP IN COSC
COSC 435
MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
COSC 484
WEB-BASED PROGRAM
Required Math Courses
MATH 263DISCRETE MATHEMATICS3-4
or MATH 267 INTRODUCTION TO ABSTRACT MATHEMATICS
MATH 273CALCULUS I4
MATH 274CALCULUS II4
MATH 330INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL METHODS4
Science Requirement
Select two lab science courses from the following (the courses do not need to form a sequence):8
BIOL 200
& 200L
BIOLOGY I: INTRODUCTION TO CELLULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS [LECTURE]
and BIOLOGY I: INTRODUCTION TO CELLULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS [LAB]
BIOL 206
& 206L
BIOLOGY II: INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION [LECTURE]
and BIOLOGY II: INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION [LAB]
CHEM 131
& 131L
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LECTURE
and GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY
CHEM 132
& 132L
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LECTURE
and GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY
GEOL 121
PHYSICAL GEOLOGY
PHYS 241
GENERAL PHYSICS I CALCULUS-BASED
PHYS 242
GENERAL PHYSICS II CALCULUS-BASED
Elective Math Course
Select one math course from the list below:3-4
MATH 265
ELEMENTARY LINEAR ALGEBRA
MATH 275
CALCULUS III
MATH 314
INTRODUCTION TO CRYPTOGRAPHY
MATH 315
APPLIED COMBINATORICS
MATH 369
INTRODUCTION TO ABSTRACT ALGEBRA
MATH 374
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
MATH 377
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
MATH 378
EXPERIMENTAL MATHEMATICS
MATH 435
NUMERICAL ANALYSIS I
MATH 437
OPERATIONS RESEARCH
MATH 451
GRAPH THEORY
Other Requirements
Must be completed with a grade equivalent of 2.00 or higher.
COMM 131PUBLIC SPEAKING (Core 5)3
COSC 418ETHICAL AND SOCIETAL CONCERNS OF COMPUTER SCIENTISTS (Core 14)3
ENGL 317WRITING FOR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY (Core 9)3
Total Units87-89
1

COSC 175 is a prerequisite for COSC 236. 

2

COSC 236 and COSC 237, or their equivalents, must be taken at the same institution. 

Sample Four-Year Plan

The selected course sequence below is an example of the simplest path to degree completion. Based on course schedules, student needs, and student choice, individual plans may vary. Students should consult with their adviser to make the most appropriate elective choices and to ensure that they have completed the required number of units (120) to graduate.

Freshman
Term 1UnitsTerm 2Units
COSC 2361, 24COSC 23724
MATH 273 (Core 3)4MATH 2744
Lab-Science (from approved list) (Core 7)4Lab-Science (from approved list) (Core 8)4
Core 1 (or Core 2)3Core 2 (or Core 1)3
 15 15
Sophomore
Term 1UnitsTerm 2Units
CIS 3773COSC 2904
COMM 131 (Core 5)3COSC 4123
COSC 3364MATH 3304
MATH 263 or 2673Core 43
 Elective3
 13 17
Junior
Term 1UnitsTerm 2Units
COSC 3503COSC 4553
COSC 4363COSC 4573
COSC 4393COSC 418 (Core 14)3
ENGL 317 (Core 9)3MATH Elective3
Core 63Core 103
 15 15
Senior
Term 1UnitsTerm 2Units
COSC 4323COSC 4423
Software Engineering Track Elective (from approved list)3COSC 4903
Core 113Software Engineering Track Elective (from approved list)3
Core 123Core 133
Elective3Elective3
 15 15
Total Units 120
1

COSC 175 and (MATH 119 or MATH 231 or a qualifying score in the Math placement test) is needed as a prerequisite to COSC 236.

2

COSC 236 and COSC 237 must be taken together at the same institution. 

  1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
  3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
  6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.