BA/BS in Computer Science

This major covers both the theory and the practice of computing. Subjects range from coding and operating systems to robotics, graphics, numerical computing, web work and artificial intelligence. Students select one of two concentrations. Applied Computing requires less mathematics and emphasizes links to the business world, while Standard Technical follows a classic computer science sequence that leans harder on math. The department also supports companion majors in math, statistics, business and art, along with minors in math and information technology. Seminars and independent projects let students work closely with faculty. Students enter programming competitions against other schools and present work at the campus research day, with past projects ranging from 3D printing to a custom quadrotor. The department is Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics, and delivery is in person. Students also hear directly from classmates about how the coursework encourages careful, flexible thinking.