Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of a computer science faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.

Application of computer science principles to solve real world problems at an organization while earning a wage. Students are expected to work part-time during the semester under the supervision of a software engineer. Restricted to computer science majors with junior standing and computer science faculty approval. Prerequisite: 310. Graded CR/NC.

Application of computer science principles to solve real world problems at an organization while earning a wage. Students are expected to work full-time during the summer under the supervision of a software engineer. Restricted to computer science majors with junior standing and computer science faculty approval. Prerequisite: 310. Graded CR/NC.

Students work with a team to explore a realistic, open-ended and multifaceted case under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Students carry out and document solution exploration, solution refinement, and prototyping. Restricted to computer science majors with junior or senior standing. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in 310. A major specific (MATH) GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Students work with a team to explore a realistic, open-ended and multifaceted case under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Students carry out and document solution exploration, solution refinement, and prototyping. Restricted to computer science majors with senior standing. Prerequisite: grade of C or highter in 498.

Students will understand data structures and develop skills to design and analyze software algorithms. This course is designed for students with foundational programming knowledge. Topics include arrays, trees, dictionaries, sorting, searching, recursion, and graph traversal. Emphasis will be placed on understanding algorithmic efficiency, Big-O notation, and performance trade-offs, equipping students to write efficient code for complex problem-solving. Prerequisites: 110, MATH-261.

An overview of computer science principles, introducing students to the fundamentals of how computers and software operate. The course includes a study of the underlying structures of computer systems and programming basics, concentrating on programming control structure. Object-oriented ways of thinking are introduced.

Foundation in programming with a focus on data analysis and visualization. Learn to write basic scripts, manipulate data sets, and generate presentation-quality plots using a high-level numerical computing environment.

An in-depth study of web development and design, emphasizing the creation of interactive and responsive web applications with visually appealing user interfaces. Event-driven programming is studied as well as advanced JavaScript topics such as DOM manipulation and asynchronous programming. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in 110.

The fundamental principles of computer networking with an emphasis on practical applications. Topics include network architectures and protocols, contemporary cloud computing services and essential security measures. Through hands-on activities, students will have the opportunity to implement and synergize various network services, fostering the skills to develop functional products in real-world settings. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in 110.