Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science offers study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree or minor in Computer Science. This program is designed to prepare students for employment in the technology sector or for advanced study in Computer Science. The curriculum provides a solid foundation of theoretical knowledge as well as experience with practical application in hardware and software.Computer Science is the study of algorithms for addressing, processing, storing, and transmitting information. It encompasses a broad perspective that includes what constitutes a computer, computer uses and applications, and theoretical approaches to what can or can’t be computed. The core curriculum in Computer Science, involving a blend of theory and practice, offers opportunities for problem solving in many areas and provides experience with a variety of computer languages and software packages. A typical student’s experience includes programming through software engineering, hardware through operating systems, and can include data solutions, web design, networking, mobile computing, artificial intelligence, hardware design, and graphic implementations ranging from interface design to computer vision. The breadth of subject material is important as many students can expect to have a number of different job classifications throughout their careers.