Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology for students who already have up to 27 technical hours, knowledge of a programming language, and wish to obtain a degree in information technology.
Degree Requirements
Core Curriculum (SMC)
St. Mary's University Core (30 Hours)
All St. Mary's Core SMC13## "Reflection" courses must be completed before registering for SMC23## "Practice" courses. "Reflection" courses can be taken in any order followed by "Practice" courses in any order.
| SMC 1301 | Foundations of Civilization | 3 |
| SMC 1311 | Foundations of Reflection: Self (Formerly PL 1310) | 3 |
| SMC 1312 | Foundations of Reflection: Nature | 3 |
| SMC 1313 | Foundations of Reflection: Others | 3 |
| SMC 1314 | Foundations of Reflection: God (Formerly TH 2301) | 3 |
| SMC 2301 | Foundations of Practice: Ethics (Formerly PL 2332) | 3 |
| SMC 2302 | Foundations of Practice: Civic Engagement and Social Action | 3 |
| SMC 2303 | Foundations of Practice: Fine Arts and Creative Process (Formerly FA 1101, FA 1102, FA 1103) | 3 |
| SMC 2304 | Foundations of Practice: Literature | 3 |
| SMC 4301 | Capstone Seminar: Prospects for Community and Civilization | 3 |
School Specific Core (SSC)
School of Science, Engineering, and Technology Specific Core (21 Hours)
| Speech | SE 1321 (for international students), SE 1341, SE 2333, SE 3391 | 3 |
| Composition and Rhetoric (grade of "C" or better) | EN 1311, EN 1313 (for international students) | 3 |
| Foreign Languages | Six hours at the sophomore level (2311, 2312) in a Foreign Language previously studied for a minimum of one year; Or, 6 hours of introductory level (1311, 1312) in a Foreign Language not previously studied; Or, 12 hours of CLEP credit for a language previously studied. | 6 |
| Social Science | BA 1310, BA 3325, CJ 2300, CJ 3300, EC 2301, EC 2303, PO 1311, PO 1312, PO 1314, PS 1301, PS 3386, SC/CR 1311, SC 3321, HU 3300, HU 3303 | 3 |
| Theology | Advanced Theology 33XX | 3 |
| Fine Arts | AR, DM, MU or Literature: EN 2321, 2322, 2353, 2354, 2355, 2356 | 3 |
Four Year Degree Plan
Department Courses and Descriptions
Department Courses and Descriptions
CS 1300 Introduction to Computers (3)
Survey of computer systems and their integration and application in society. The fundamentals of software are discussed and applied through word processing, data base and spread sheet applications. (Note: Successful completion of this course does not meet University IT proficiencies requirement.)
CS 1310 Programming I (4)
Fundamentals of the software development process with emphasis on program design (algorithm development), structured programming techniques and code and test using a structured, modular programming language.
CS 1311 Programming II/Data Structures (4)
Properties, representation, and manipulation of internal information structures including lists, queues, stacks, trees, and net works. Prerequisite: CS 1310.
CS 1320 Topics in Programming Languages (3)
Designing, coding and testing computer programs using language specific commands. May be repeated as topics change.
CS 2313 Object Oriented Programming I (3)
Object oriented programming (OOP) using C++. Prerequisite: CS 1311.
CS 2315 Algorithms (3)
The theory, design, analysis, implementation and application of fundamental and advanced computer algorithms. Prerequisite: CS 1311.
CS 2323 Object Oriented Programming II (3)
Fundamentals of Object Oriented modeling, analysis (OOA) and design (OOD) techniques including process and notation. Using C++ for graphical user interface development with MFC.
Prerequisite: CS2313
CS 2350 Computer Architecture (3)
Logical organization and design of digital computer hardware. Prerequisite: CS2315
CS 3310 Intro to Systems Analysis and Design (3)
An introduction to the use of current methodologies for the analysis and design of various types of systems. Methodologies studied involve the traditional approach as well as the object-oriented approach to analysis and design, which includes use of Universal Markup Language (UML).
CS 3311 Compilers (3)
Design and implementation of compilers. Prerequisite: CS1311
CS 3335 Survey of Programming Languages (3)
Survey of existing high-level programming languages with emphasis on language concepts. Prerequisite: CS2323
CS 3340 Software Engineering (3)
Engineering approach to software development including techniques for software planning, systems analysis, design, structured programming, program testing and program maintenance. Prerequisite: CS2315
CS 3350 Operating Systems (3)
The study of the design and implementation of computer-based operating systems, including issues in process, memory, and storage management, as well as security. Prerequisites: CS1311 and CS2350
CS 4175 Advanced Topics (1)
Advanced topics in Computer Science. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CS 4275 Advanced Topics (2)
Advanced topics in Computer Science. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CS 4315 Artificial Intelligence (3)
Survey of computer systems designed to exhibit intelligent behavior. Prerequisite: CS1311.
CS 4320 Files & Databases (3)
The design, implementation, and manipulation of files, data bases, and DBMS. Prerequisite: CS2315
CS 4325 Computer Graphics (3)
The study and implementation of computer imaging and techniques for representation, manipulation and display of graphical objects. Prerequisite: CS1311
CS 4330 Data Communication (3)
The study of designing, implementing, and manipulating data communications with special emphasis on networks and their protocols. Prerequisite: CS2315
CS 4375 Advanced Topics (3)
Advanced topics in Computer Science. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisite: CS1311.
CS 4395 Senior Project (3)
Application of software engineering techniques to a comprehensive computer software development project. Prerequisite: CS 3340 and Senior standing or higher.
Department Faculty
Computer Science Faculty Website
Department Website
Computer Science Website
Bill Greehey 
