Department of Computer Science

Instructor: Brozovic, Department Chair
Professor: Wyatt
Instructor: Parker

Mission and Goals:

The mission of the Department of Computer Science is:

To prepare students for professional careers and graduate study in computer science through the teaching of theory, concepts, and problem solving skills.
To provide practical experience with current languages, tools, and trends that prepares students to be immediately effective in their careers.
To provide theory and practical experience with appropriate concepts and software for students who plan to teach.

Program outcomes:

Graduates of the program will:

Be able to apply fundamental principles of computer science, mathematics, and science to solve complex problems.
Be able to analyze, design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program using current techniques, skills, and tools to meet desired user requirements.
Understand and apply best practices and standards for systems development including design and implementation.
Be able to work effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
Be able to analyze the impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society, including ethical, legal, security, and policy issues and to understand their own professional, ethical, and social responsibilities.
Be able to communicate effectively.
Recognize the need for and be able to engage in continuing professional development.

Special Programs and Opportunities:

Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP). AITP is a professional organization whose mission is to serve “members by delivering relevant technology and leadership education, research and information on current business and technology issues, and forums for networking and collaboration.” (AITP Mission Statement 2008) Student membership is open to all students interested in computing and information technology. Activities of the McMurry AITP Student Chapter include regular chapter meetings, fund raisers, special programs like relevant guest speakers, student programming and technology contests, participation in service projects, and trips to regional and national conferences. The McMurry AITP Student Chapter is sponsored by the Dallas (professional) chapter.

Charles and Lisa Bloomer Research Stipend. A competitive award providing funding for any major from the School of Natural and computational Sciences to support undergraduate research with a sponsoring faculty member during the fall/spring academic year. This program is administered by the Science and Mathematics Advisory board.

Departmental Awards. Each spring, awards are presented to outstanding students at the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior levels. An outstanding junior is awarded the O. P. Thrane scholarship, to be used during the student’s senior year.

Departmental Honors. Please see the description of the Honors Program earlier in the catalog.

Programs of the Department of Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Computer Science is the foundation for all other computing disciplines. The B.S. degree in Computer Science provides broad coverage of the field of computation from a theoretical perspective. Students of Computer Science study the fundamental concepts used in software construction, computer design, and computer operating systems design. Computer Science graduates will be prepared to take advantage of a diverse range of opportunities in the field of computation.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
The B.S. degree in Information Technology is more focused and applied than the Computer Science major. Students study the deployment, application, and security of computer systems. Emphasis is placed on the operational aspects of computing in industrial and business settings.

Programs

Bachelor of Science

Minor

Courses

Computer Science

Cybersecurity

Information Technology