OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22
[Archived Catalog]
Advanced Computing Major (B.S. in Advanced Computing) [offered through Honors Tutorial College] |
Major Code BS1949
Honors Tutorial College
35 Park Place
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.2723
Fax: 740.593.9521
honors.college@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/honors
David Chelberg, director of studies/contact person
chelberg@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The HTC program in advanced computing offers exceptional students the opportunity to study the many aspects of computer science in one-on-one relationships with Computer Science faculty members. Maximum opportunities will be afforded for the student to progress well beyond the material found in conventional courses. The primary purpose of the tutorial program is to serve as preparation for graduate study. Students will receive a degree of Bachelor of Science in Advanced Computing from the Honors Tutorial College.
Tutorials
Students are required to complete eight tutorials within the Russ College of Engineering and Technology, including two devoted to the thesis for 6 credit hours each. In addition to the tutorials, the student must complete one Written Communication course (ENG 1510), one Advanced Writing course (FAW), all core mathematics, science, computer science, and electrical engineering courses not covered by tutorials. Internships and/or study abroad may be included within the program with special permission from the director of studies (credit will only be given once). Honors Tutorial students take a minimum of 15 hours per semester.
Advising and Monitoring
Each student receives initial advice from the director of studies regarding selection and sequencing of courses, choice of a thesis advisor, and other procedural matters. The thesis advisor will monitor the thesis work. A typical tutorial will meet on a weekly basis for a minimum of one hour. The student and the tutor will discuss the current reading and written assignments, discuss problems and solutions, and offer critical analysis, and the tutor continuously evaluates the progress of the student. A final grade is made based on any facets of evaluation available to the tutor: written assignments, written exams, oral exams, discussions, presentations by the student, field work, etc.
The Honors Thesis
The honors thesis is a reflection of the student’s special interests. Its acceptance, dependent upon an appropriate mixture of research and analysis, relies upon the judgment of his or her thesis advisor. It is expected that this major paper will constitute work of the highest quality in investigating a problem of concern to both scholars and practitioners. Although an intensive study of relevant theoretical and research literatures is the underpinning of the thesis, students are encouraged to augment this scholarly base with field data whenever possible.
Evaluation
Students throughout the program earn letter grades consistent with the University grading system and are expected to maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Students who earn less than a B (3.0), or who maintain less than a 3.5 GPA will need to confer with the director of studies and/or the Dean of the College. In addition to letter grade assessments, tutors complete semester based course descriptions and evaluations of each student’s work. In these assessments both the student’s academic standing and academic attitude are evaluated.
Admissions Information
Freshmen/First-Year Admission
Applicants are selected on the basis of superior academic ability and the potential for self-motivated study and research. Applicants typically are required to submit additional essays, and an interview with the director of studies is required for admission. More information, including materials and deadlines, is available at www.ohio.edu/honors/tutorial-programs/apply . Recommendations from two high school teachers are strongly recommended.
Change of Program Policy
First-year students at Ohio University may apply to transfer into the advanced computing tutorial program and the Honors Tutorial College. These students must meet the same entrance requirements as entering freshmen.
External Transfer Admission
First-year students at another institution may also apply to transfer into the advanced computing tutorial program and the Honors Tutorial College. These students must meet the same entrance requirements as entering freshmen.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Most students graduating from the program either take positions in industry as a software engineer or other, similarly titled position, or may go on to further their studies in a graduate program in computer science.
Requirements
University English Composition Requirement
Complete one Written Communication course (ENG 1510) and one Advanced Writing course (FAW).
HTC Seminar
First-year students must complete the following course:
- HC 2500 - Honors Seminar Credit Hours: 3
Computer Science Tutorials
Complete the following tutorials for at least 18 hours with each tutorial being at least 3 hours:
- CS 2970T - Computer Science Tutorial Credit Hours: 1 - 12
- CS 2971T - Computer Science Tutorial Credit Hours: 1 - 12
- CS 2980T - Computer Science Tutorial Credit Hours: 1 - 12
- CS 2981T - Computer Science Tutorial Credit Hours: 1 - 12
- CS 3970T - Computer Science Tutorial Credit Hours: 1 - 12
- CS 3980T - Computer Science Tutorial Credit Hours: 1 - 12
Senior Honors Thesis
Complete the following tutorials for at least 6 hours each during the final year of study focused on the research and writing of an advisor approved thesis:
- CS 4970T - Computer Science Tutorial Credit Hours: 1 - 12
- CS 4980T - Computer Science Tutorial Credit Hours: 1 - 12
HTC Thesis Requirement
Approval of a completed thesis or professional project by the advisor, director of studies, and Dean of the College.
Computer Science Requirement
Complete the following courses:
- CS 2400 - Introduction to Computer Science I Credit Hours: 4
- CS 2401 - Introduction to Computer Science II Credit Hours: 4
- CS 2653 - Professional and Ethical Aspects of Computing Credit Hours: 3
- CS 3200 - Organization of Programming Languages Credit Hours: 3
- CS 3560 - Software Engineering Tools and Practices Credit Hours: 3
- CS 3610 - Data Structures Credit Hours: 4
- CS 4000 - Introduction to Distributed, Parallel, and Web-Centric Computing Credit Hours: 3
- CS 4040 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms Credit Hours: 3
- CS 4100 - Introduction to Formal Languages and Compilers Credit Hours: 3
- CS 4420 - Operating Systems Credit Hours: 3
- CS 4560 - Software Design and Development I Credit Hours: 3
- CS 4561 - Software Design and Development II Credit Hours: 3
- EE 1024 - Introduction to Computer Engineering Credit Hours: 4
- EE 3613 - Computer Organization Credit Hours: 3
- EE 3954 - Microprocessors and Microcontrollers Credit Hours: 4
- ET 1000 - The History of Engineering and Technology in Society Credit Hours: 3
Mathematics and Basic Science
Complete a minimum of 33 hours in mathematics and basic science.
Mathematics
Complete the following courses:
- CS 3000 - Introduction to Discrete Structures Credit Hours: 4
- EE 3713 - Applied Probability and Statistics for Electrical Engineers Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 2301 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4
- MATH 2302 - Calculus II Credit Hours: 4
Linear Algebra
Complete one of the following courses:
- MATH 3200 - Applied Linear Algebra Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 3210 - Linear Algebra Credit Hours: 3
Biology Sequence
Complete the following courses:
- BIOS 1700 - Biological Sciences I: Molecules and Cells Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 1705 - Biological Sciences I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
- BIOS 1710 - Biological Sciences II: Ecology, Evolution, Animal Body Systems Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 1715 - Biological Sciences II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Chemistry Sequence
Complete the following courses:
- CHEM 1510 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 1520 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4
Physics Sequence
Complete the following courses:
- PHYS 2051 - General Physics Credit Hours: 5
- PHYS 2052 - General Physics Credit Hours: 5
Plant Biology Sequence
Complete the following courses:
- PBIO 1140 - Foundations of Plant Biology Credit Hours: 4
- PBIO 1150 - Plant Structure and Development Credit Hours: 4
Additional Laboratory Science Course
Complete one of the following courses or course groups not in the same science area completed in the laboratory sequence listed above; those who completed biology sequence must complete either CHEM or PHYS course:
Course Options
Complete one of the following courses:
- CHEM 1510 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
- PBIO 1140 - Foundations of Plant Biology Credit Hours: 4
- PHYS 2051 - General Physics Credit Hours: 5
Course Group Option
Or complete the following courses:
- BIOS 1700 - Biological Sciences I: Molecules and Cells Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 1705 - Biological Sciences I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Mathematics and Science Elective
Complete at least one of the following courses not previously used to satisfy a requirement:
- ASTR 3251 - Fundamentals of Astrophysics Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 1700 - Biological Sciences I: Molecules and Cells Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 1710 - Biological Sciences II: Ecology, Evolution, Animal Body Systems Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 1510 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 1520 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 2410 - Analytical Chemistry I: Quantitative Analysis and Electrochemistry Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 3050 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 3510 - Physical Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 4530 - Physical Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
- EE 2324 - Analytical Foundations of Electrical Engineering Credit Hours: 4
- GEOL 1010 - How The Earth Works Credit Hours: 4
- GEOL 4800 - Principles of Hydrogeology Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 3070 - Introduction to Number Theory Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 3110 - College Geometry Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 3240 - Abstract Algebra Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 3300 - Calculus III Credit Hours: 4
- MATH 3400 - Elementary Differential Equations Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 3600 - Applied Numerical Methods Credit Hours: 3
- PBIO 1140 - Foundations of Plant Biology Credit Hours: 4
- PHYS 2051 - General Physics Credit Hours: 5
- PHYS 2052 - General Physics Credit Hours: 5
- PHYS 2053 - Contemporary Physics: Relativity and Quantum Phenomena Credit Hours: 3
- PHYS 3001 - Mechanics Credit Hours: 4
- PHYS 3011 - Thermal Physics Credit Hours: 3
- PHYS 4031 - Electricity and Magnetism 1 Credit Hours: 3
- PHYS 4061 - Geometrical and Physical Optics Credit Hours: 3