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Computer Science

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Program Overview

The Computer Science program provides students with the necessary coursework to pursue a career in the computer industry in the areas of programming, networking, web development and software design. As a 2 + 2 program the Bachelors of Computer Science program is designed to provide a seamless pathway for students holding an AAS in IT Network Systems from Rio or a related Associate degree from an accredited school to a bachelor's degree in Computer Science.

 

Learning Outcomes

  • Use critical thinking and logic skills to formulate and solve problems related to programming and software development.
  • Write code in a variety of common programming languages such as Java, C, Python, 
  • Explain ethical behavior as it relates to programming and operating computers.
  • Explain fundamental concepts relating to computer operating systems, software, hardware, and architecture.
  • Analyze, design, and develop software projects and web applications. The student should be able to explain the different aspects of the software life cycle.
  • Analyze, design, develop, and administer a database system.
     

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Computer Science Degrees

Computer Science (Bachelor)

  • Bachelor's Program

Program Overview

Students are prepared to pursue a career in the computer industry in the areas of programming, networking, web development, software design, etc. Students are also prepared to pursue graduate education in Computer Science.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Use critical thinking and logic skills to formulate and solve problems related to programming and software development.
  2.  Write code in a variety of common programming languages such as Java, C, Python,
  3. Explain ethical behavior as it relates to programming and operating computers.
  4.  Explain fundamental concepts relating to computer operating systems, software, hardware, and architecture.
  5. Analyze, design, develop software projects and web applications. The student should be able to explain the different aspects of the software life cycle.
  6. Analyze, design, develop, and administer a database system.
     

Sample Courses

  • CS 32003 Operating Systems
  • 300/400 CS Elective
  • BM 20403 Principles of Management

Potential Entry-Level Careers:

Data Analyst - $90,000/year

Software Developer - $107,000/year

Data Scientist - $148,000/year

All Course Requirements

Degree or Certificate
  • Bachelor of Science
Campus Location
  • Rio Grande Main Campus
College or School
  • College of Professional and Technical Studies
  • Emerson E. Evans School of Business
Modality
Modality tells you whether this program is in-person, online, or hybrid.
  • Some courses offered online
Total Credit Hours
120

Information Technology (Minor)

  • Minor

Program Overview

Sample Courses

  • IT 31403 E-Business
  • IT 30503 Visual Basic
  • IT 41203 Enterprise Computing

All Course Requirements 

Degree or Certificate
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Arts
Campus Location
  • Rio Grande Main Campus
College or School
  • College of Professional and Technical Studies
  • Emerson E. Evans School of Business
Modality
Modality tells you whether this program is in-person, online, or hybrid.
  • All courses required in-person
Total Credit Hours
27

Computer Science (Minor)

  • Minor

Program Overview

Sample Courses

  • CS 20203 Computer Programming II
  • CS 21503 Introduction to Database
  • CS 22003 Data Structure

All Course Requirements 

Degree or Certificate
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Arts
Campus Location
  • Rio Grande Main Campus
College or School
  • College of Professional and Technical Studies
  • Emerson E. Evans School of Business
Modality
Modality tells you whether this program is in-person, online, or hybrid.
  • All courses required in-person
Total Credit Hours
18
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Facilities

McKenzie Hall

McKenzie Hall opened in 1997 providing math/science/ engineering students, along with the nursing students, two large lecture halls, three computer labs, a variety of lecture rooms, an anatomy lab, faculty offices, and a conference room with a beautiful view of campus and the surrounding landscape. The adjacent Kidd Math/Science opened in 1985.

With an award-winning masonry design, the center’s front doors open to a glass atrium with live plants & a trickling pond. A spacious lobby follows with comfortable studying facilities. The center houses three large chemistry labs, three biology labs, one physics lab, one computer lab, lecture rooms, faculty offices, and a large bent glass greenhouse that enhances the view of campus.