Computer Science - Pomona College

Computer Science from Pomona College is a Campus Bachelor Computer Science degree that prepares you for a IT career. Overview Advances in Computer Science are responsible for technological innovations that have revolutionized so many aspects of our lives. Computer scientists will be responsible for further breakthroughs that can only barely be imagined today. To accomplish these tasks in ways that are sensitive to the needs of individuals and society, we need highly educated computer scientists with a strong background in the liberal arts. The courses offered by the Pomona College Computer Science Department, together with those offered by Harvey Mudd and Claremont McKenna Colleges, empower both majors and non-majors to contribute to, and use tools from, this rapidly evolving field. Computer Science investigates the nature of computation, with applications ranging from the design of sophisticated programs and machines for solving difficult problems to understanding how the mind works. It is a science, but it is not about nature. Like a natural science , computer science has theoretical and experimental components. It is unlike the natural sciences in that computer scientists design some of their own objects of study. Links to mathematics, linguistics, philosophy and cognitive science, as well as applications in the arts, sciences , social sciences and humanities. Computer Science Learning Goals In our courses students learn to work alone and in teams to analyze and decompose complex problems. They learn to conceptualize multiple views of a problem, to develop solutions grounded in theory, and to evaluate their solutions using a range of metrics. In addition to mastering overarching principles, students also become skilled in the core areas of computer science: theory, systems, programming languages, and algorithms. They then apply their knowledge in advanced electives on topics including operating systems, artificial intelligence, computer graphics, human computer interaction, natural language processing, high performance computing, computer security, and robotics. Students also learn about the theoretical, practical, and ethical ramifications of computational solutions to problems. Bi-weekly colloquia expose students to cutting edge research in Computer Science and introduce them to career options in the field. Students will develop the ability to independently explore technical innovations, because of the rapid changes in hardware and software capabilities. An independent senior project allows students to design, implement, and analyze the solution to a modern computing problem of their choice ? while also providing experience in the communication of their ideas through both oral presentations and technical writing. View more details on Pomona College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Computer Science courses.