Computer Science
 

Description of Major

Computer Science is devoted to the search for new theories and strategies for improving software development. Computer Science also encompasses such fields as web development, network management, system analysis and programming, as well as software development and maintenance.

Computer science is the study of computer software. It studies methods of representing, organizing, and manipulating information. It is concerned with ways to solve problems more efficiently and with ways to simulate human reasoning.

Objectives in this Field of Study

• To provide students with a solid foundation in the key principles and practices of computing in solving science, engineering and business problems.
• To prepare graduates for employment in the computing-based professions, and for post-baccalaureate education in computer science and engineering.

Career Options

A computer science graduate can pursue careers relevant to applications programming, web programming, network management, systems analysis, systems programming, and software development and maintenance. These opportunities exist in industry, government, medicine, business, and many other fields. Potential employers include companies using the computer to support their work and companies dedicated to software development. Students who wish to pursue research careers in computer science should continue to study at the graduate level.

The Professional Practice Program for computer science students consists of four to six quarters of work in a position related to computer science. Students normally apply for this program in the spring quarter of the freshman year.

 

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Computer Science Links:

Dice.com

Computerwork.com

Microsoft Jobs

Silicon Valley Jobs

Engineering Jobs

Link to UC Engineering

 

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