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Computers are pervasive in today’s world and Ramapo College Computer Science graduates have available to them a broad range of career opportunities in business, government, and academia. Our recent graduates have established careers in software development, project management, research, marketing, database development and administration, financial engineering, data mining, systems administration, quality assurance, education, game development, management, consulting and sales. Our graduates often continue on to graduate school while they pursue their careers.
Computer Science is the study of the representation, storage, and transformation of information. The subject areas of computer science include algorithms and data structures, programming languages, object-oriented programming, GUI programming, web-based development, operating systems, compiler design, numerical analysis, simulation, data communication and network programming, database design, artificial intelligence, robotic, big data, computer graphics, security, machine learning, and software methodologies.
This broad body of knowledge is presented in a manner which encourages Computer Science majors to develop professional competence, and acquire intellectual maturity and curiosity; establish a long-term commitment to remain current in this rapidly changing discipline. Indeed, the Computer Science major at the College is in a continual state of evolution, with new courses being added to the program and every course in the major being regularly updated. The Program has an Advanced Topics course to facilitate the rapid introduction of new material into the major.
The Computer Science major at Ramapo is based on the philosophy that true learning occurs through active participation. This notion is incorporated throughout the curriculum. For example, all the courses in the major require programming projects that illustrate and expand the course content. Before completing the major, students must design and implement a significant piece of software as their senior project. Additionally, Computer Science students are encouraged to participate in one of the many experiential learning opportunities available through off-campus internships.
The Computer Science faculty brings a wide diversity of experience in industry and academia. Computer networking, object oriented programming, financial modeling, database design, web development, UNIX, .NET and Windows programming, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, robotics, big data, GUI programming, software methodologies, programming languages, numerical analysis, machine learning, cybersecurity and computer graphics are areas well represented by the faculty.
Program Goals:
Learning Outcomes:
Outcome #1: Program effectively and use object-oriented languages.
Outcome #2: Understand algorithms and data structures that underlie all software development.
Outcome #3: Understand the principles and design issues of operating systems and the underlying architecture.
Outcome #4: Be able to design, implement, test, and document large programming projects.
Outcome #5: Have an understanding of a number of areas in Computer Science.
Some of these areas are: Artificial Intelligence, .NET Programming, Database Design, Network Programming, and Computer Graphics. (Information Literacy)
Outcome #6: Students will be able to connect course content to out-of-classroom learning experiences. (E.g. internships and full-time employment.)
Note: A 2.0 GPA in the major is required for graduation.
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