Computer Science Department
Andrew Ware, Chair
Travis Wheeler, Assistant Chair
The growing utility of computers in research and education, as well as the increased impact of computers on our modern society, strongly implies that knowledge of computers and their capabilities should be a part of the basic education of all students. The courses listed below are designed to provide the student with this knowledge and to prepare the student for a career in a field in which there is a growing need for trained personnel. The objective of the undergraduate curriculum in computer science is to develop professionally competent, broadly educated computer scientists who wish to pursue professional careers or graduate studies.
The B.S. program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. For more information, access the Computer Science Department homepage or email the chair Andrew Ware.
High School Preparation: In addition to general University admission requirements, pre-college preparation should include as many computer science courses as possible, and four years of high school mathematics, to include algebra, trigonometry and pre-calculus. Also recommended are physics, chemistry and biology.
Admission Requirements
Admission to computer science courses varies according to course level and other departmental standards. However, students must have completed all prerequisite courses with a grade of at least a "C-".
Lower-Division Courses
Most 100- and 200-level courses are open on a first-come, first-served basis to all students who have the prerequisites.
Upper-Division Courses
Admission to 300-level or above courses requires successful completion of the prerequisites.
Major-Minor Status
Completed change of major forms along with college transcripts must be turned in to the department when declaring computer science as a major or minor.
Undergraduate Degrees Available
| Subject | Type | Option | Track |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bioinformatics | Professional Certificate | ||
| Computer Applications | Minor | ||
| Computer Programming | Professional Certificate | ||
| Computer Sci-Mathematical Sci | Bachelor of Science | ||
| Computer Science | Bachelor of Science | Interdisciplinary | |
| Computer Science | Bachelor of Science | Professional | |
| Computer Science | Minor |
Department Faculty
Professor
- Jesse Johnson, Professor
- Yolanda Reimer, Professor
- Andrew Ware, Professor
Assistant Professor
- Rob Smith, Assistant Professor
- Travis Wheeler, Assistant Professor, Assistant Chair of Computer Science
Lecturer
- Michael Cassens, Lecturer
- Patricia Duce, Lecturer
- Mike O'Conner, Lecturer, Undergraduate Advisor
Research Faculty
- Dave Opitz, Research Professor
- Orest Pilskalns, Research Professor
- Douglas Raiford, Research Professor
Emeritus
- Ray Ford, Emeritus Professor
- Alden Wright, Emeritus Professor