Computer Science Computer Science is deeply rooted in Mathematics and has strong ties to Linguistics, Philosophy, and Psychology.
Computers take raw information and construct useful applications.
They control planes in the air on the basis of wind speed and attack angle, allow architects to walk through buildings that they have designed but not yet built, predict trends in currency exchange rates, manage factories, and animate movie monsters. Writing computer programs is an act of design, building on, and requiring the invention of, techniques for solving problems known as algorithms. The field attracts individuals with a rich imagination and good mathematical and logical sense. The goal of the Department of Computer Science is to train students to be skilled developers of new software and hardware systems. Individuals who like puzzles, the challenge of design, and the satisfaction of crafting something important will enjoy Computer Science.