The computer science department also has a lab designated for special research interests. In this lab students may join with professors in working on individual projects. Computers available to students in computer science include at least 62 Intel-based machines configured to boot either the Microsoft Windows operating system or Linux. While Windows is used in the two introductory courses, thecomputer science department has used Linux in many of its sophomore through senior level courses to give students a breadth of operating system experience when they leave Luther. Access to the computers is available 16 or more hours per day.
Computer use is free for all students.
In addition to the lab computers, each residence hall room at Luther is configured with an ethernet connection that makes high-speed access to the Internet possible, with no monthly access fee. While it is not required, some students choose to bring their own computers and use the Internet access available to them in their rooms. Career Opportunities and Prospects With computer advancements occurring almost daily, it is evident that the present high demand for computer scientists will continue into the future. Luther graduates with computer science majors have the backgrounds and abilities to go in many different directions. Job opportunities and internships are excellent in the fields of applications and systems programming.