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Computer Science

Computer Science Major Requirements

• Calculus I
• Calculus II
• Discrete Structures
• Probability
• Programming and Graphics in Java
• Programming and Multimedia in Java
• Computer Systems Architecture and Programming
• Programming Languages
• Database Design and Construction
• Building Search Engines and Other Software Tools
• 6 credits of 3000-level electives from the department offerings
• the Senior Evaluation

Computer Science Senior Evaluation

A thesis, written under the direction of a department member that includes a study of a topic in computer science at the level of an advanced elective and a significant programming project.

Computer Science Departmental Honors

Departmental Honors in Computer Science are conferred upon graduating seniors who have maintained an average of 3.7 or more in courses required for the major (calculated as the College calculates G.P.A.).

Computer Science Minor Requirements

The student must complete four required courses and one advanced course. Requirements:

• Programming and Graphics in Visual BASIC
• Computers and Information Technology
• Programming and Graphics in Java
• Programming and Multimedia in Java
• Advanced Course

For students with a background equivalent to a required course, an advanced course may be substituted with the approval of the Department.

Advanced Courses (partial list):

• Building Search Engines and Other Software Tools
• Database Design and Construction
• Programming Languages
• Computer Systems Architecture and Programming

Upon completing the program, a student will be proficient in programming in Visual BASIC and Java, will be familiar with various hardware configurations for large and small systems, and will be knowledgeable about the software needed to run these systems.Depending on the advanced course chosen, a student will also study these topics:

• Advanced programming in Java
• Data structures used in programming
• Sequential and Random access files
• Computer architecture and low level programming

Computer Science Internships

On completion of minor requirements, applications may be submitted for internship positions in local businesses and corporations through the Center for Career Development.

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