Computer Science

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Computer Science Programs
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Programs
? Majors
- Computer Science
- Management Information Systems
? Minor
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
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COS Faculty
Full-time Faculty Prof. John Galletly (department
chair) Prof. Dimitar Christozov Prof. Volin
Karagiozov Prof. Stoyan Bonev
Adjunct Faculty Prof. Krassimir Manev Prof.
Latchezar Philchev Prof. Rossen Atanassov
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The Computer Science Graduate Programs focused
on helping students gain the necessary skills
requisite to being productive leaders in the
computing and related industries of South-East
Europe Expectations ? Highly competent,
well-qualified computer professional ? Have a
broad training in software development ? But
also well-prepared for graduate study
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Why take a degree in Computer Science? At the
cutting edge of science and technology
developments. Graduate school opportunities -
Large number of graduate schools, all over the
world. Good job opportunities, all over the
world - ! Travel opportunities. Good
promotion prospects.
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Computer Science Major
Provides grounding in both the practical and
theoretical areas of computing
- Main set of courses specifically focused on
the practical areas of computer science. E.g.
software engineering, networks, databases, AI
- Small set of courses concentrates on the more
theoretical foundations of computer
science. E.g. fundamentals of programming
languages
Follows the principles of ACM/IEEE curriculum
model 2001
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To receive a degree in CS, a student has to

• Pass the ten core required courses
• Receive 6 credits from elective courses
• Develop a cap-stone (senior) project
• Pass at least three MAT courses.

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The required courses are (COS 120 -
Introduction to Computer Science I) COS 221 -
Introduction to Computer Science II COS 230 -
Computer Architecture and Assembly Language COS
250 - Discrete Structures COS 301 -
Fundamentals of Programming Languages COS 315 -
Software Engineering COS 331 - Operating
Systems COS 401 - Compiler Theory COS 440 -
Computer Networks COS 470 - Artificial
Intelligence COS 480 - Database Systems (COS
399 COS 499 Senior Project I and II)
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The elective courses you may choose from
are (COS 100 - Introduction to
programming) COS 232 Introduction to
UNIX COS 240 Object-Oriented Design COS
460 - Algorithms COS 485 - Multimedia
Systems COS 486 - Knowledge Base
Systems COS 497 - Special Topics in Computer
Science COS 498 Independent Study
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Road-map to graduate in four years
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Computer Science Minor Program Designed for
non-computer specialists - Gain practical
grounding in computing - But without the
detailed theoretical background. Comprises
selection of courses that are practical-oriented
- Expertise useful in the job market
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To receive degree Computer Science Minor, a
student has to pass six COS courses, at least one
from each of the following groups Fundamentals
COS 230, COS 250, COS 301, COS 331, COS
401 Software Development COS 100, COS 120, COS
221, COS 240, COS 315, COS 460 Advanced
Topics COS 231, COS 440, COS 470, COS 480, COS
485, COS 486 All conditions, specified for the
major are applicable.
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Management Information Systems Major

• The program objectives are to provide training in
  the combined area of Information
  Systems/Information Technologies and Business
  Administration.
• Such expertise is essential in any area of human
  activities today.
• The program targeting primary the BUS students,
  offering them opportunity to acquire substantial
  IS/IT training as a second major.
• But it may serve as a second major also for all
  other AUBG students.

The MIS major will become effective in Fall 2005.
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To receive a degree in MIS a student has to

• Pass the seven required courses MIS 109, MIS 221,
  MIS 240, MIS 270, MIS 321, MIS 380, MIS 480
• Pass five elective courses from following
  categories
• one out of MIS 306, MIS 340, MIS 350, MIS 421,
  MIS 430
• three out of MIS 230, MIS 231, MIS 250, MIS 315,
  MIS 331, MIS 435, MIS 440, MIS 470, MIS 485, MIS
  486
• one out of MIS 271, MIS 370, MIS 410, MIS 420,
  MIS 481, MIS 496.

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Most of the courses are cross-listed, as
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There are a number of prerequisites, which are
not explicitly listed
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Road-maps to graduate in four years MIS as a
first major
Legend Green - prerequisites Red
elective Blue - required
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Road-maps to graduate in four years MIS as a
second major for a BUS student
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Road-maps to graduate in four years MIS as a
second major for a COS student
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Information Systems Minor Program Targeted at
students with interests in areas of computer
science, business and economics. Objective of
this minor is to serve as a bridge between the
three majors. Provide a mutual understanding -
about existing problems - methods of analysis -
techniques for solving them
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Comprises total of six courses - Four required
courses - COS 100 - Introduction to
Programming BUS 108 - Introduction to
Accounting I ECO 300 - Quantitative Methods in
Economics COS 480 - Data Base Systems
- Plus two other courses, chosen from a
recommended list BUS 270, BUS 352, BUS 406,
BUS 423, COS 120, COS 221, COS 231, COS 486,
ECO 310, MAT 201, MAT 301