University of Delaware

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BS in Computer Science

Course Description

The Department of Computer and Information Sciences (CIS) offers two computer science degree majors and an information systems major. The majority of computer science majors pursue the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) degree, a focused technical course of study. The Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science (BACS) is a more flexible liberal arts program, especially good for students double- or triple- majoring, or students who desire a technical undergraduate degree before attempting a professional degree (law, medical, business). The BS curriculum emphasizes software development and computer theory with the goal that students learn how computers are used to solve real-life problems. Majors develop excellent programming skills as they build a solid foundation in the theory and practice of computer science and software engineering. All of the members of the department's faculty hold doctorates. The research of the faculty encompasses areas such as artificial intelligence and natural language processing, networking, high performance and parallel computing systems, graphics and computer vision, multimedia, software engineering and testing, bioinformatics, theory and algorithms, and computer algebra. The upper-level course offerings reflect these areas as well as cover other topics such as database managements systems and web technology. Within the BS program, students are encouraged to explore how other subject areas impact and are impacted by computer science through a four-course concentration in a related discipline such as management information systems, game design, networking, graphics, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, or many others. A Bachelor of Science major in Information Systems (INSY) combines business and information technology subjects. It is designed to satisfy demand for students with a combination of technical and business training. Indeed, the major was designed through a process of consultation between business, government, and academic leaders. Related majors in Computer Science and in Management Information Systems are described in separate guides. The Information Systems major is oriented toward students interested in the design of new software systems for business and consumer needs.

Course Duration

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3year

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