Computer Science

Ranette H. Halverson, Chair (Bolin Hall 126A)
Professors: Halverson, Passos, Stringfellow
Associate Professor: Johnson
Assistant Professors: Colmenares, Griffin, Simpson, Wei
Instructor: Wuthrich
Professors Emeriti: Carpenter, Donovan

Mission Statement for the Department of Computer Science

The mission of the Department of Computer Science is to provide a source of knowledge to students in preparation for work in the computing field or for entry into graduate programs in computing and related disciplines. The department provides classroom, laboratory, and discovery experiences which emphasize theory, application, and contemporary research in the computing sciences. Graduates of the department are supported by a liberal arts education and are prepared to be productive members of society.

Programs and Courses

Programs

• Computer Science, B.A.
• Computer Science, B.S.

• Computer Science Minor

Courses

• CMPS 1013 - Computer Concepts and Applications
• CMPS 1023 - Computing for Science Majors
• CMPS 1033 - Introductory Topics in Computing
• CMPS 1044 - Computer Science I
• CMPS 1063 - Data Structures and ADT
• CMPS 2084 - Introduction to Computer Architecture
• CMPS 2143 - Object-Oriented Programming
• CMPS 2433 - Discrete Structures and Analysis
• CMPS 3013 - Advanced Structures and Algorithms
• CMPS 3023 - Logic Design
• CMPS 3233 - Theory of Computation
• CMPS 3433 - Introduction to Simulation
• CMPS 3533 - Numerical Analysis
• CMPS 4103 - Introduction to Operating Systems
• CMPS 4113 - Software Engineering
• CMPS 4123 - Database Managements Systems
• CMPS 4143 - Topics in Contemporary Programming Languages
• CMPS 4213 - Introduction to Computer Graphics
• CMPS 4233 - Artificial Intelligence
• CMPS 4313 - Interactive 3D Game Graphics
• CMPS 4433 - Computer Communications and Networks
• CMPS 4443 - Topics in Platform-Based Development
• CMPS 4453 - Computer Architecture
• CMPS 4553 - Topics in Computational Science
• CMPS 4563 - Topics in Parallel and Distributed Computing
• CMPS 4663 - Topics in Computer and Networking Security
• CMPS 4773 - Internship in Computer Science
• CMPS 4883 - Topics in Computer Science
• CMPS 4991 - Seminar in Social Responsibility
• CMPS 4993 - Independent Study