Program: - Computer Science - Doane College

Apr 03, 2025

ARCHIVED 2014-15 SA&S Crete Campus Catalog

Requirements for the Computer Science Major

The computer science major is designed for individuals interested in pursuing graduate school and/or a career related to the research and engineering of computer technology.

Complete the following 36 credits

IST 140 - Introduction to Information Science and Technology (3)
IST 145 - Introduction to Programming and Problem-Solving (3)
IST 146 - Programming and Problem-Solving II (3)
IST 246 - Data Structures and Algorithms (3)
IST 252 - Principles of Digital Logic & Computer Organization (3)
IST 310 - Parallel Computational Techniques (3)
IST 314 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms (3)
IST 315 - Theory of Computation (3)
IST 421 - Information Science and Technology Internship (0-12) 3 credits
IST 495 - Information Science and Technology Seminar (1) two semesters

Information Science and Technology

Six additional information science and technology credits above IST 246 , excluding

IST 401 - Information Science and Technology Honors Research (1)
IST 421 - Information Science and Technology Internship (0-12)
IST 495 - Information Science and Technology Seminar (1)

One credit of

ATV 137 - Doane Information Solutions Cadre (DISC) (0-1)

Note:

RES 495 and RES 496 for 1 credit each may be substituted for the two semesters of IST 495 .

Complete the cognate

MTH 250 - Foundations of Mathematics (3)

Complete a minor or second major.

This will be selected based on the student’s interests and in consultation with a member of the IST faculty. Due to the ubiquitous nature of computing, any field will be considered. Suggested fields include > Mathematics , > Physics , or > Biology .