Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science

Students normally begin with the introductory course in computer science and programming. This is followed by intermediate courses that cover the basic issues of hardware and software. Students learn a variety of high-level programming languages (including C/C++ and Scheme), assembly language, the UNIX operating system, object-oriented programming and gain familiarity with the university and departmental computer hardware. Many areas of theoretical and applied computer science are covered in the advanced courses. Majors take courses in the theory of computation and analysis of algorithms. The department offers applied courses in database theory, operating systems and artificial intelligence. For students interested in computer languages, course offerings include compiler design and the theory of programming languages.