BA/BS in Computer Science

The computer science major develops problem solvers who understand computing theory and programming paradigms. Students can pair the major with other majors and minors, with one of the college's centers for interdisciplinary scholarship, or with a Pathway. The program welcomes learners whether or not they have prior computing experience. Research is central to the major, and each student completes at least two semesters of it. Project topics span robotics, computer graphics, music processing, bioinformatics and algorithm design. Students have 24/7 access to labs equipped with robotics tools, multimedia workstations and virtual reality systems, and they often present their work at conferences. The major asks students to think independently and creatively, whether they are preparing for graduate study or for work after graduation. Faculty guide projects that connect coursework with practical problems in the field.