Goals for the Computer Science Major

Students should:

• be able to apply problem solving skills to formalize general problem statements into precise algorithmic solutions
• become proficient programmers
• demonstrate an understanding of the interplay between theory and practice
• demonstrate adequate competency in theory, systems, and applications, the three main areas of the computer science curriculum
• have a broad exposure to computer systems
• have experience conducting research and completing large projects; often such projects will require a team effort
• be able to apply the computational and algorithmic problem solving skills learned in computer science across many disciplines