Information and Computer Sciences are relatively young, but rapidly growing, areas. Applications from these disciplines now pervade almost every field. For example, the field of bioinformatics requires the creation of sophisticated algorithms and databases to store and manage biological information and computer forensic techniques are often applied to help resolve criminal and civil cases.
Recognizing the growing application of the field, the Department of Information and Computer Sciences offers courses and programs in a variety of topics ranging from the very applied (such as multimedia technologies) to the highly theoretical (for example, the theory of computation). There is a course or a program that should be of relevance to anyone who is interested in the field.
The department offers undergraduate majors in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, a master's in Computer Science, and minor and certificate programs in Computer Forensics. The Bachelor of Arts in Computer Information Systems (CIS) is for students who seek to solve information systems-related problems for organizations. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (CS) prepares students for high-tech positions in a variety of fields. Graduates of both majors are prepared to enter the job market and to teach themselves new paradigms and techniques that will evolve during their careers. For the more applied student who seeks to gain knowledge of information assurance, computer incident investigation, cyberspace ethics, and computer laws, the Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Forensics is an attractive option.
The graduate program, leading to the master's degree in Computer Science, focuses on distributed systems and computer security.