Computer Science

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Coordinator/Dept. Chair: 
Dr. Ed Harcourt
Phone: 
315.229.5444
Campus Address: 
105-1 Bewkes Science Hall
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Web Site: 
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Computer Science is an excellent choice as a major or a minor. The demand for graduates with technical computer skills is tremendous. We encourage you to try a course in the department of mathematics, computer science, and statistics early in your college career from the wide variety of courses available to first-year students.

CS 140: Introduction of Computer Programming is open to all students. It assumes no previous computer background. If you feel that you have a strong background in beginning programming, you should consider enrolling in CS 219: Techniques of Computer Science. Consult with a member of the computer science faculty to determine which course is right for you.

If you took the Advanced Placement Computer Science exam and scored a 4 or a 5, you will receive AP credit for CS 140. Even if you have not taken the AP exam and you have a very strong background in computer science you may want to consdier begining in CS219.

Courses available this fall appropriate for first-year students, subject to the availability of seats, are:

  • CS 140: Introduction to Computer Programming (MFL)
  • CS 219: Techniques of Computer Science (MFL)