Computing Sciences

Program Description

The field of study in Computing Sciences is diverse. It includes understanding and applying methodologies for developing systems, understanding programming concepts, using testing and implementation techniques, developing and administrating databases, and understanding network architecture and the application and management of different types of technology. Students cover a wide range of vital subject areas, including systems analysis and design techniques, telecommunications and networking, and hardware and software configuration issues. They are exposed to both procedural and object oriented programming. They study development of database management systems in the PC, client-server, and mainframe environments using such tools as SQL and Access.