Technical Tracks: 2003-2005 Curriculum
2003-2005 Curriculum
Students majoring in computer science may develop an area of concentration by taking specific courses in one of two technical tracks currently offered by the department: the Scientific Computing Track and the Information Systems Track.
Scientific Computing Track
The Scientific Computing Track is intended for students who wish to acquire advanced training in the mathematical foundations, methods, and tools of scientific computing, and how they can be applied toward the solution of scientific and engineering problems. Students gain experience in the use of the high-performance computing equipment and state-of-the-art scientific software and visualization tools in the newly established Science Vision Center at Rutgers-Camden. This track is open only to students pursuing the Bachelor of Science (B.S) in Computer Science degree and may be taken through daytime attendance only.
In lieu of the five-course computer science electives requirement, students in the Scientific Computing Track must complete the following courses:
- 50:198:316 Parallel Programming (3 cr.)
- 50:198:381 Introduction to Numerical Methods (3 cr.)
- 50:198:458 Scientific Visualization (3 cr.)
- 50:198:481 Advanced Numerical Methods (3 cr.)
- One 300- or 400-level elective course in computer science or a department-approved course in mathematics, chemistry, or physics.
In addition, students must complete the following mathematics courses:
- 50:640:250 Linear Algebra (3 cr.)
- 50:640:314 Elementary Differential Equations (3 cr.)
Information Systems Track
The Information Systems Track is intended for students who wish to pursue careers in information systems practice in industry or government. It prepares students for positions involving such responsibilities as development of systems architecture, systems standards, database design and implementation, network design, integration, testing, and operational management of information systems. This track is open to students pursuing either the Bachelor of Science (B.S) in Computer Science or the Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in Computer Science degrees.
In lieu of the five-course computer science electives requirement, students in the Information Systems Track must complete the following courses:
- 50:198:346 Computer Networks (3 cr.)
- 50:198:351 Database Systems (3 cr.)
- 50:198:426 Information Systems Analysis and Design (3 cr.)
- One 300- or 400-level computer science elective
In addition, students must complete at least two business electives from the following list:
- 50:010:101 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 cr.)
- 50:010:202 Management Accounting (3 cr.)
- 50:220:105 Microeconomic Principles (3 cr.)
- 50:220:106 Macroeconomic Principles (3 cr.)
- 52:390:301 Principles of Finance (3 cr.)
- 52:623:334 Management Information Systems (3 cr.)