Computer Science
The field of computer science is concerned with a wide range of topics involving the development and applications of computing. The study integrates concepts from mathematics, science and engineering into a coherent study of computational processes.
Why study computer science?
- The U.S. Department of Labor projects that seven of the 10 fastest growing occupations over the next 10 years will be in the information technology field.
- Learn object-oriented programming – the latest innovation in computer problem solving and development of new languages.
- Enhance your ability to think creatively, logically and quantitatively.
- Strengthen your planning, teamwork and leadership skills through group projects.
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Career options
- Work as a software engineer, computer engineer, programmer/analyst, systems programmer, engineering software support personnel, computer system engineer or Internet software developer.
- Develop and/or modify computer systems software and hardware.
- Work with computer operating systems and utilities.
Undergraduate programs
The UW-Eau Claire department of computer science offers:
Majors
- Computer Science*
- Computer Engineering*
- Software Engineering
- Geographic Information Systems*
*comprehensive major; requires no minor.
Minors
- Computer Science
- Computational Science
- Web Design and Development
High school preparation
- Students should enjoy the challenge of completing complex assignments and be able to solve simple and sophisticated problems. They also should be willing to spend time analyzing problems independently or collaboratively as a project may require.
- A strong mathematics background is essential. Students are required to show a college algebra (Math 110) competency before taking CS185 (see Freshman Course work).
- All students who enroll at UW-Eau Claire are required to have a minimum of 17 college preparatory units including:
– 4 years of English (at least 3 composition and literature)
– 2 years of a single foreign language
– 3 years of math (algebra, geometry, 1 advanced college preparatory math)
– 3 years of natural science
– 3 years of social science (1 must be world or American history)
– 2 additional units in the areas already mentioned or other academic areas
Freshman course work (sample first year)
Most students take 30 credits (15 per semester) their freshman year. Computer science majors typically take the following courses their first year:
- CS 185, Foundations of Computer Science*, 4 credits
- CS 245, Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming**, 4 credits
- MATH 114, Calculus I, 4 credits
- Freshman Experience course
- General electives
*An introduction to computer science. In CS 185, students study computer architecture, so they understand the basics of computer hardware; operating systems, so they understand the work that is going on behind the scenes; databases, so they understand the fundamentals of a common application used in computing; and Web design and development, so they can quickly begin to apply their May 10, 2007.
**An introduction to computer programming. In CS 245, students use an object-oriented approach with Java as its programming language. Java is a language developed for use on the Internet, and it provides interesting features such as graphics and connections to Internet sites.
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