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Computer Science & Innovation Major Curriculum

The computing field is constantly changing—innovations are developing on a daily basis. By jumping into your major courses right away, you learn about trending technologies throughout your four years at Champlain and practice staying ahead of the game. Because of the early experience gained through our Upside-Down Curriculum, many students have multiple internships and relevant part-time employment opportunities before they graduate.

Champlain's study abroad program is a great opportunity to gain a global perspective. Our Computer Science & Innovation faculty designed the curriculum so you can take a semester, or even a full year, studying abroad and still earn the credits needed for your major.

Computer Science & Innovation Curriculum for 2020–2021

1st Year

First Semester
CSI 120

Introduction to Mobile & Web Development

CSI 140

Introduction to Programming

MTH 230

Calculus I

COR 101

Navigating Higher Education in a Global Context 

COR 102

FYI: Reading, Writing, & ____

Second Semester
CSI 180

Innovation I: Introduction to Emerging Technologies

CSI 240

Advanced Programming

General elective

COR 103

Navigating Your Information Landscape 

COR 104

FYI: Making, Doing, & ____

2nd Year

First Semester
CSI 230

Linux/Unix Programming

CSI 281

Data Structures & Algorithms

MTH 270

Discrete Mathematics

COR 2XX

200-level COR course

COR 2XX

200-level COR course

Second Semester
CSI 275

Network Programming

CSI 280

Innovation II: Open Source Software Development

CSI 300

Database Management Systems

COR 2XX

200-level COR course

COR 2XX

200-level COR course

3rd Year

First Semester
CSI 320

Global IT & Ethics

CSI 370

Computer Architecture

COR 310

The Global Condition

COR 320

Human Rights & Responsibilities

SCI XXX

Natural science w/ lab

Second Semester
CSI 380

Innovation III: Emerging Languages

CSI 35X

Choose any CSI 35x course

COR 330

Local Contexts, Global Connections

COR 330

Local Contexts, Global Connections

General elective  

4th Year

First Semester
CCC 410ITS

ITS Capstone Design

CSI 480

Innovation IV: Topics in Artificial Intelligence 

Concentration course

Concentration course

General elective

Second Semester
CCC 412

ITS Capstone Project

CSI 35X

Choose any CSI 35x course

Concentration course

Concentration course

General elective


Extend your education

Minors

Your options for minors are nearly endless. A minor in UI Design & Implementation will take your application design to the next level. A Game Programming minor could open the doors to niche career. With a Social Justice minor, you can really dive into the intersections of technology and human rights. Take a look at all the Champlain minors.

Concentrations

  • We are in the age of artificial intelligence. A concentration in AI will prepare you to make a big impact in this growing field.
  • A concentration in Mobile App Development gives you more time working on mobile platforms, so you can create the next chart-topping application.
  • Concentrating in Software Engineering will give you a leg up come job-search time, as you’ll have experience building and managing software systems.

Learn more about our Computer Science & Innovation concentrations.