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Computer Science

Objectives of the computer science program are:
• to educate students in the uses of computers
• to prepare students to be problem solvers, using computers where appropriate, in jobs such as programming and systems analysis, engineering, and administration
• to prepare students for graduate study
• to present a balanced view of computers and their applications.

To meet these objectives, the computer science curriculum combines a sound theoretical base in computer science with practical, hands-on experience.

The Department of Computer Science offers three majors — computer science, computer science-mathematics, and information systems — and a complementary computer science major for students wishing to add a computing option to an existing major.

Students completing one of these majors along with a minor involving courses from this major must present a minimum of 12 hours toward the minor that do not apply toward the major.

Students majoring in computer science are urged to complete additional course work in mathematics, accounting, business administration, physics, or related areas. Students pursuing a major or minor in computer science should begin with CPSC 1400. Computer science majors pursuing a second major within the department may present no more than 15 hours common to both majors.

The minor in information systems is designed for individuals who need to apply computers to business-related problems or for those who wish to complement any degree with marketable computer skills.

Courses in the minor for electrical engineering technology are designed to give students an understanding of the principles behind today’s technology. It is especially valuable for computer scientists to have a firm grasp of the concepts upon which their machines are built. These courses are offered by the Department of Computer Science but are taught by Purdue University faculty. All courses include a 3-hour laboratory each week to ensure students have hands-on experience with the equipment.

Majors

Minors

Faculty

B. Samuel Blanchard
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.S., Ball State University
M.S., Ball State University [2001]

Rembert N. Parker
Associate Professor of Computer Science
B.A., University of the State of New York/Regents College
M.S., Ball State University [2001]

Date in [] indicates year first appointed to AU full-time faculty.