The department offers a comprehensive program of study in both the theory of computer science and its applications, leading to a B.S. degree. A broad foundation in problem solving, modeling, and decision-making is established, and programming is developed and refined. Various concepts, reinforced through extensive lab work and computer projects, include:
algorithmics
program design and analysis
computer languages and software development
application packages
computer hardware, digital logic, and operating systems
artificial intelligence
numerical analysis
database management
computer graphics
data communications and computer networks
simulation
theory of computation
Opportunities for individual advancement in the program include:
internship program. Students have worked with companies such as Cytec, IBM Global Services, and AT&T. In addition to gaining real world work experience, they earn credits for their internship. Frequently, internships evolve into full-time employment upon graduation.
research opportunities. Qualified students may join a research team with professors, and participants have published and presented papers at national and international conferences.
successful placement record. Alumni hold rewarding jobs as programmers, system analysts, database designers and administrators, managers, and network specialists with companies such as AT&T, QWest, Lucent, IBM, and Bell Atlantic. Recently, most graduates have received job offers before or shortly after graduation.
