Computer Science - Lebanon Valley College

Computer Science from Lebanon Valley College is a Campus Bachelor Computer Science degree that prepares you for a IT career. Computer Science is the study of what can be done with machines. This discipline is part mathematics, part engineering, part philosophy, part linguistics, and part experimental science (without all the mess!). Computer Science studies questions such as What sorts of problems can you solve via computation? Given a problem you can solve, how do you do so most efficiently? How do humans instruct machines to solve problems? In what language does this instruction take place? What applications does computing technology and research have? What are the implications of these applications for our culture? Computer Science at Lebanon Valley College Our Computer Science curriculum is distinguished primarily by two things: An emphasis on computer programming. Five of the required seven CS courses are primarily about programming, and programming plays an important role in most of the advanced courses. This emphasis develops strong analysis and problem-solving skills. A decidedly mathematical nature. Our majors take 19 credits of mathematics (seven courses), more than is typical of undergraduate CS programs. This math foundation gives our students an analytical background that applies broadly in their CS coursework, helping them become better programmers and analysts. Our facilities are good (dedicated, computer-equipped classroom space, department servers administered by students, a campus network featuring fiber-optic service to dorm rooms), but it is the accessibility of our professors that really makes the major work. In the LVC Computer Science program, you will spend a lot of time working one-on-one with faculty, be it on a project for a class, in an independent study course, or as a member of the competitive programming team. It is in this setting that we are able to accomplish the most, and it is a hallmark of our program. Our students work very hard, and our faculty work right along with them. What Can I Do With a Computer Science Degree from LVC? Our program has produced many graduates who are highly successful in the computing field. Graduates leave our program ready to apply their knowledge immediately, and equipped to quickly learn new skills in this rapidly evolving field. Several graduates have gone on to graduate school. One founded his own software firm, one became the director of a school district's computer operations, and one is the chair of a computer engineering department at a major university. Recent graduates have begun their careers with firms such as American Bank, AMP/Tyco, AT&T, Blue Cross, Book-of-the-Month, Carpenter Technology, Datatel, GE, Hershey Foods, IBM, NJP&L, PP&L, and Provident Mutual Insurance Company. View more details on Lebanon Valley College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Computer Science courses.