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COMPUTER SCIENCE Program Description The Computer Science Program offers the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. The use of computers has expanded into all aspects of daily life and work, and as a result the field of Computer Science is expanding and developing rapidly with new graphical user interface designs, networking techniques and Web strategies as well as research into areas as diverse as human-computer interactions, medical diagnosis, mapping of the DNA molecule, scientific visualization, biological simulation, artificial intelligence, and engineering design. Challenges to the computer scientist in the future are beyond one’s imagination. The Computer Science major is designed to develop the analytical ability and computer expertise which are vital in the fields of science, technology and industry. The curriculum is organized so that students understand the field of computing as an intellectual discipline and are prepared to apply their knowledge to the solution of specific problems in a variety of fields. The program seeks to provide a coherent broad-based coverage of the discipline of computing and its specialized sub-fields. The students use the laboratory to investigate experimentally the behavior of complex systems. The Computer Science major prepares students to enter graduate studies in Computer Science or to begin working in the profession in such areas as software development, Web design or network engineering. A computer scientist involved in software development applies scientific, mathematical and technical skills to analyze problems in many areas. With an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of the computer, the computer scientist formulates these problems so that they may be solved through the use of the computer. A network engineer designs, implements and manages converged data networks. A web programmer designs and writes code for interactive Web pages to allow for secure transactions to occur. Degree Offered: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Compatible Majors and Minors:
Special Features: Computer science is based on a solid foundation of mathematics. Students take three math courses in the major. First-year computer science majors learn to program in the Java language while developing math skills in calculus, discrete math, and mathematical logic. As students move to upper level courses, they learn other languages including C++ and Visual Basic, the fundamentals of data structures and algorithms, and explore the diverse subfields of computer science such as computer graphics, networks, web programming, operating systems, programming languages, modeling and simulation, and artificial intelligence. Most juniors participate in an internship which enables them to gain valuable experience in the workplace. Some of the local companies which participants include Guard Insurance, Phillip Morris (Nabisco) and Blue Cross. All students complete their major with a group project in software engineering. The computer science program at King’s emphasizes computer graphics, computer graphics lab featuring scanners, color printers, digital imaging devices, video editing, and other hardware and a variety of software for image creation and animation. |
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