TESU CS catalog change

[homeschoolmom1]

I just noticed that the requirements for a BA in computer science have changed quite a bit. No more linear algebra, but discrete math. 18 electives in CS (not including the capstone). Also, operating systems and computer architecture. This degree just got a lot more expensive to test out of, didn't it?

When did this happen???

[dfrecore]

Looks like it happened fairly recently. Discrete Math was always an option instead of Linear Algebra, looks like they just removed Linear Algebra as an option. They also removed Calc II.

This was always a more expensive degree to test out of, because there weren't a ton of UL options. Operating Systems and Computer Architecture can be found at other schools, but not cheaply. Sometimes with this degree, your best option is to do the Comprehensive Tuition plan ($6350 for 36cr in a single year with the Study.com discount). Otherwise, it's about $1000 per course for Data Structures and Computer Architecture, and ~$800 for Operating Systems and Discrete Math (from what I have).

[homeschoolmom1]

Davewill, do you have any thoughts on this? Do the total required courses more accurately reflect a CS degree from other schools and makes this degree more marketable for graduate studies? I guess I am bummed to not have locked in a catalog, but should be happy that the math requirements got easier.

[bluebooger]

.. Do the total required courses more accurately reflect a CS degree from other schools ..

3 public colleges which are part of the CUNY system (City University of New York) 

Hunter College -- BA 
http://catalog.hunter.cuny.edu/preview_p...urnto=1728

Lehman College -- BA 
http://lehman.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2017...edit-Major

York College -- BS
https://www.york.cuny.edu/produce-and-pr...science-bs

[davewill]

I think it's a step in the right direction, at least from a CS course perspective. Linear algebra and Calc 2&3 would usually be on the menu as would an algorithms course. However requiring computer architecture and operating systems is a step up.

The fact is that most employers won't look at the requirements and will just assume that certain things are in there.

I figure on making a new spreadsheet once I get a chance.

[homeschoolmom1]

Thanks. I guess those things should be known by someone with a CS degree, so might as well make them requirements...

[Sapientes]

I just noticed that the requirements for a BA in computer science have changed quite a bit. No more linear algebra, but discrete math. 18 electives in CS (not including the capstone). Also, operating systems and computer architecture. This degree just got a lot more expensive to test out of, didn't it?

When did this happen???

 
I also noticed that they changed the intro to computer science course to "Introduction to Programming". Looking at the course catalog, I believe they are referencing ITS-150 Computer Programming 1, which is in the course catalog under the Cybersecurity section. The syllabus states the course is used as preparation for the Java SE7 Programmer 1 certification. I'm not sure what test out options there may be for this course but it is one of the required ones.

[homeschoolmom1]

I wonder if any introductory programming course would work for that, I.e. SL C++. I am just speculating though.

[bluebooger]

I also noticed that they changed the intro to computer science course to "Introduction to Programming". Looking at the course catalog, I believe they are referencing ITS-150 Computer Programming 1, which is in the course catalog under the Cybersecurity section. The syllabus states the course is used as preparation for the Java SE7 Programmer 1 certification. I'm not sure what test out options there may be for this course but it is one of the required ones.

http://www.excelsior.edu/exams/introduct...using-java

[Ideas]

SL C++ or the linked UExcel would probably work for that Intro Programming. Or many community colleges have one.

Discrete Math isn't really harder or more expensive than Linear Algebra.

I think Operating Systems was almost like a requirement before. You had other course to choose from but most of the others were a lot harder to find. I had gone down the list of the options, looking for online courses. Computer Architecture is also one of the few I could find, because some of the others seemed pretty advanced (there were Comp Sci majors and graduates saying it was the hardest class they ever took, or they barely passed - to clarify I am not talking about Comp Architecture, I mean some of the other options which I chose to avoid). So personally, I was already going to take these (and Discrete Math) before they became requirements.

The scary part is if they downgrade some courses from UL.