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Computer Science (CSCI)

The study of Computer Science prepares an individual to enter a fast-growing, exciting and ever-changing profession. Using computer systems, students design and implement solutions to problems that exist in all domains.

St. Norbert College provides a broad opportunity to integrate the theoretical aspects of computing with the more applied focus of other applications. The curriculum has a strong focus on software engineering and is continually reviewed and updated to keep abreast with computing technology. Within the Computer Science major, the Computer Science concentration provides a solid background for advanced study in computer science while the Business Information Systems concentration and Graphic Design and Implementation concentration provide a more applied background. Graduates are fully qualified for entry-level positions in computing and are also well prepared to pursue graduate study in the area of their concentration. The Computer Science major combines computer science and liberal arts courses giving attention to developing oral and written skills as well as technical computing skills.

The Computer Science discipline strives to support the mission of St. Norbert College. To this end, the discipline is committed to providing a curriculum that is intellectually challenging, preparing graduates to understand both the fundamental concepts in computing as well as the computing profession within the context of a larger society. The discipline recognizes the need to develop an awareness of the cultural, social, legal, and ethical issues inherent in the discipline of computer science. The major program personally and morally challenges students to share values found in computing professions. The special focus given to continual learning, as part of a liberal arts education and the computer science curriculum, provides a strong foundation for lifelong learning and development necessary to stay current in computer science.

The Computer Science discipline is proud of its graduates and the work that they do. The education that our students receive at SNC prepares them to not only handle the technical aspects of computing, but also enables them to be lifelong learners in the field and to make decisions that are just. Because of our roles in developing software systems, we have significant opportunities to do good, to cause harm, or to influence others to do good or cause harm. The CS major at SNC develops graduates who are morally and intellectually prepared to take on the challenges of a career in computing.

Students work in a networked environment that links various types of personal computers to several servers. A large UNIX server is dedicated for computer science courses and student/faculty research projects. The Discipline also maintains a small Linux network and an experimental robotics laboratory. See the computer science web page for more information: http://www.snc.edu/compsci.

Graduate School Advisor: Dr. Bonnie McVey

Residency requirements:Students majoring or minoring in computer science must earn credit in courses at St. Norbert College as specified below.

2007-2008 Computer Science Program Requirements

2005-2007 Computer Science Program Requirements

2003-2005 Computer Science Program Requirements

2001-2003 Computer Science Program Requirements

Computer Science Course Descriptions

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