Computer Science Computer Science Computer science uses faculty from various disciplines to provide instruction which enables students to satisfy the computer literacy graduation requirement or to complete a minor in computer science. All undergraduate students learn how to use the computer as a tool for problem solving.
Students find both incidental and integral use of computers in a variety of courses and disciplines.
Students wishing to minor in computer science should consult with the coordinator of the computer science program to formulate a course of study. Hamline's central computer facility includes Sun workstations. The academic computing system supports several laser printers, which are located in campus cluster locations. A variety of micro- computers are also available for student use. These computing systems support many high-level programming languages, word processing, database management, electronic spreadsheets, statistical packages, scientific subroutines, author language, computer assisted instruction, graphics support programs, and Internet access.