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Computer Science Major Requirements

Computer Science Senior Evaluation

Computer Science Departmental Honors

Computer Science Minor Requirements

Computer Science Internships

Introduction

Have you always known that you have a special gift with computers?

A Computer Science degree will give you a solid background in applied and theoretical computer science. Graduates of the program will have the skills necessary to enter the business world or pursue graduate study in computer science.

The variety of course offerings also allows ample opportunity for non-majors to increase their computer skills.

Degree

Bachelor of Arts

Optional Minors

Students can also choose to minor in Computer Science

Career Ideas

Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technician, Computer & Information Scientist, Computer Applications Engineer, Computer Programmer, Computer Security Specialist, Computer Systems Analyst, Database Administrator, IT Administrator, Logistician, Materials Inspector, Radiation Protection Engineer, Technological Espionage Intelligence Agent

Program Administrators

DEPARTMENT CHAIR

Edward Schwartz, (914)323-1555

Faculty and Staff

PROGRAM CHAIR

Edward Schwartz

FULL-TIME FACULTY

Mirela Djordjevic

Paul Ellis

A. Mia Heissan

Phyllis Lefton

Jonathan Munson

Edward Schwartz

FACULTY EMERITI

Gerard Kiernan

Arnold Koltun

ADJUNCT FACULTY

A. Igbinadolor

C. Tunks

Overview

The Computer Science major is designed to give a student in this program a solid background in applied and theoretical Computer Science. Computer Science majors study program design and programming starting with Java. A student will study advanced programming, data structures used in programming, sequential and random access files, database design, programming languages, computer architecture and low level programming, and various advanced topics in Computer Science.

Computer Science Major Requirements

No course with a grade lower than C- will be accepted toward a major or a minor in computer science. In addition, a C average (calculated as the College calculates G.P.A.) must be maintained over all courses required for a major or minor.

Required Courses

Calculus I
Calculus II
Discrete Structures
Probability
Computer Programming I
Computer Programming II
Computer Systems Architecture and Programming
Programming Languages
Database Design and Construction
Data Structures and Algorithms
Two 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 advance course.

Requirements

Two introductory courses from:

MAC 1003 Make Movies & Games in Alice
MAC 1005 Programming Animations and Games
MAC 1000 Programming and Graphics in Visual Basic
MAC 1075 Computers and Information Technology

The two courses:

Computer Programming I

Computer Programming II

and one of the following:

Advanced Courses (partial list):

Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms
Database Design and Construction
Programming Languages
Computer Systems Architecture and Programming

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

Upon completing the program, a student will be proficient in programming in 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.