The Department of Computer Science offers two programs leading to the Bachelor of Science in computer science, and in computer information systems. Both programs have the same introductory core sequence of computer science courses. The main differences in the programs are in the mathematics and science requirements and in the application emphases.

Computer information systems: This program emphasizes computer science concepts with particular attention to systems analysis and design, computer communications, and applications in one of the concentration areas listed in the description of the program requirements.

Computer science: Computer science is the study of algorithms and their implementation in the environment of computer hardware. It includes the study of data structures, software design, programming languages, and computer elements and architecture. A student entering this program is expected to be able to take calculus and non-remedial English. A transfer student must ordinarily be in good standing and have a cumulative average of at least 2.5 based on a scale of 4. Each student must take appropriate upper-level electives to ensure depth in at least three of the core subject areas of data structures, software design, programming language concepts and architecture as arranged with the advisor and department chair.

Computer science and computer information systems majors are required to attain grades of C- or better in CPS 150, 151 and 350.

A minor in computer science consists of twenty-four semester hours. A minor in computer information systems consists of twenty-three semester hours.

Faculty

James P. Buckley, Chairperson
Professors Emeriti: Kester, Lang, Winslow
Associate Professors: Buckley, Courte, Gowda, Schoen, Seitzer, Smith, Sritharan
Assistant Professor: Perugini
Adjunct Associate Professor: Lokai