Computer Science - Mississippi State University

Computer Science from Mississippi State University is a Campus Bachelor Computer Science degree that prepares you for a IT career. What is Computer Science? Computer Science is the study of principles, applications, and technologies of computing and computers. It involves the study of data and data structures and the algorithms to process these structures; of principles of computer architecture-both hardware and software; of problem-solving and design methodologies; of computer-related topics such as numerical analysis, operations research, and artificial intelligence; and of language design, structure, and translation technique. Computer Science provides a foundation of knowledge for students with career objectives in a wide range of computing and computer-related professions. Computer Science graduates begin careers as computer programmers, system analysts, programmer/analysts, software engineers, system programmers, computer system engineers, and in a number of other computer-related jobs. The Bachelor of Science degree is accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Commission of the Computing Sciences Accreditation Board. Several double-major programs are also available. A minor in computer science is available to students with major programs of study in other fields at the University. The department also offers study leading to the Master of Science degree and Doctor of Philosophy Degree . The Department of Computer Science is dedicated to maintaining quality programs in undergraduate teaching, graduate teaching, and research and to the fruitful interaction between teaching and research. In research, we wish to maintain our emphasis on applications (often pursued with colleagues from other disciplines), and upon the synergistic relationships between theory and applications in which the most meaningful advances often result. The department has identified three specific areas in which we shall seek national prominence: software engineering, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing/scientific visualization. Learning Objectives The objectives for the department with respect to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science are: The instruction a student receives will be consistent with national norms and will enable the student to become a competent software developer, to understand how computer hardware and software work, and to understand computer science theory. The graduate can compete for jobs in the discipline at both the regional and national levels, and will be able to solve technical problems together with co-workers, to use and develop software tools, to communicate effectively in the workplace, and to apply computer science theory to practical circumstances. The graduate can compete for admission to graduate programs nationwide, and will be able to continue learning new principles and practices of computing as the field progresses. The graduate will understand social and ethical issues that arise from the increased use of technology in society. View more details on Mississippi State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Computer Science courses.