Since the fall of 1982, Mills has provided a certificate program in computer science for college graduates, especially women, who find barriers in their path to graduate study in computer science, to employment, or to advancement based on a lack of exposure to sophisticated computer concepts. This small program offers support and personal attention while students study complex computer science concepts. It also provides substantial opportunity for hands-on experience with computer programming on a variety of computer systems. Each student's course of study is tailored to individual needs and includes independent study options. A study of the fundamental mathematical ideas that are used in various disciplines of computer science.
Emphasis is placed on problem solving techniques.
63 Introduction to Computer Science Problem solving with computers. Problem decomposition, development of graphical user interfaces, development of simple algorithms, and the design and construction of computer programs using object-oriented techniques and the Java programming language. No previous experience with computers is required. Concurrent lab required. 64 Computer Concepts and Intermediate Programming A continuation of problem solving with computers.