Department Chair: Christian Duncan, 203-582-3817
The Department of Computing prepares students for careers that allow them to change the world for the better. The challenges of the 21st century for both the U.S. and the world are great, but for software engineers and computer scientists, they offer exciting challenges and a world of possibilities. Our programs are aimed at developing creative problem solvers, who learn math, science and fundamentals so that they can apply them in solving the ever-changing problems of tomorrow. Our emphasis on application and learning by doing, all in a small class setting, prepares our graduates to successfully enter the workforce or pursue further education.
Accreditation
The Software Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Software and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The BS in Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science and Similarly Named Computing Programs.
Computer Science (CSC)
CSC 150. Elements of Artificial Intelligence.3 Credits.
This course provides a broad exposure to artificial intelligence, including its history and current usage. Students will learn about the growth of artificial intelligence from the early days of computing up to the current state-of-the-art systems that they interact with daily, sometimes without even realizing it. Case studies will be used to consider how AI systems are used in a variety of disciplines. Some programming is required so that students can explore the AI algorithms in sufficient detail.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Every year, Spring