In addition to the valuable practical skills acquired in the study of computer science, the concepts and theories in the field provide exposure to some of the most imaginative and challenging ideas in the history of human intellectual development. The program is committed to the objective of blending the theory of computer science with the arts of programming and analysis, while providing attention to the business, ethical and moral aspects of computing in our society. Graduates are prepared for such positions as systems and applications programmers, analysts, software engineers and various computer specialist positions. The department offers a general minor. In addition, selected course sequences form emphases in computer science for a variety of other majors in the university.
Computer science is one of the newest academic fields.
It includes the practical areas of data processing and general programming, as well as theoretical aspects of computers and computing. It is one of the fastest- growing areas for research and other occupational pursuits. Most importantly, it appears that it will provide an abundance of high-paying jobs for the foreseeable future. Computer Science at UW-Platteville Computer science is new, exciting and rapidly changing. Our staff includes young, energetic people who share a common interest in computers.