The department offers courses in computer architecture, data structures and algorithms, automata theory, compilers, operating system, object-oriented design and implementation, web programming, software engineering, computer graphics, computer networks, parallel programming, computer security, software testing, database design, data mining, machine learning, human computer interaction, green computing, artificial intelligence, and several programming languages including C, C, Java, Python, and Assembly. Computer Science graduates can further their studies in graduate schools or enter the workforce in fields like hardware manufacturing, software development, environment management, computer applications, aerospace, chemicals, and secondary school teaching.<br><br>The mission of the Department of Computer Science is to advance the knowledge of computer science and technology through education, research, and service for the betterment of society.The mission of the Department of Computer Science envisions becoming a reputable doctoral-granting department, expanding its depth and breadth in the research, teaching, and study of applied computing, and increasing the enrollment of quality students.Graduating students who understand the values and requirements of responsible professionalism and lifelong learning.Providing quality service to the university, the profession, and the community.<br><br>The BS and BA degrees require a minimum of 120 semester hours and include a total of 36 advanced (junior-, senior-level) hours, and 9 hours of Writing Intensive (WI) coursework. Students also must complete a minor in another program of study. Students can select a minor from any department which offers a minor. Please refer to the undergraduate catalog for a list of minors.