Computer Science Degree (B.S.)

Introduction to the fundamental ideas and techniques of computer programming. Introduction to topics such as variables, sequence, selection, repetition, and objects will be covered. Students will spend a significant amount of time out of class writing and debugging code in a programming language.

This is a course to prepare students in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Analytics and Technology for their professional future. Among other activities, students will explore possibilities in academics and industry, prepare a resume, develop interview skills, meet with alumni, regional industry professionals, and graduate school representatives to help them determine their future professional path.

Fundamental concepts of relational database systems with an emphasis on Structured Query Language (SQL). Topics include the relational model, entity-relationship design, normalization, and data manipulation. Programming tasks include: SQL terminoloty and syntax, table and record creation, simple to complex queries, inner and outer joins, procedures, functions and stored triggers.

Students interact with an industry mentor and work in groups on a real problem from the industry. The emphasis of the class is to work towards the solution of a problem, to effectively communicate the steps being taken towards the solution, and to ultimately present the solution itself.