WHAT ARE THE
COMPUTER SCIENCES?
Computer Sciences includes the technical infrastructure for any use of a
computer. This involves systems software, such as database systems, compilers,
operating systems and programming languages as well as application areas such
as computer animation, speech recognition, computer vision, the Internet,
publishing, multimedia, user interfaces, security, telephony and many more.
WHY MAJOR IN
COMPUTER SCIENCE?
The Department of Computer Sciences will partner with students to design
tomorrow’s Internet and Intranet. We educate systems engineers and software
architects who will lead America’s fastest growing career field. CS graduates
will design the software technology that will entertain, transport,
communicate, educate, finance and defend future generations of Americans.
WHAT ARE THE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN CS?
CS is one of the fastest growing job sectors. In Georgia, CS-related jobs
will be one of the fastest growing occupations between 2005-2010. Companies
supporting Georgia Southern’s CS program include BellSouth Corporation,
Microsoft, Georgia Pacific Corporation, GulfStream, Total Systems, and Sun.
WHAT IS THE COURSE OF STUDY FOR A CS MAJOR?
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science includes a strong CS core with
an emphasis on group communication and project management. Courses in physical
science and mathematics are also required.
Courses
•48 hours of computer science
•14 hours mathematics
•12 hours laboratory science
•one-year sequence in computer engineering
•capstone software engineering course
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additional information about Computer Sciences at Georgia Southern University
contact:
Department of Computer Sciences
P. O. Box 7997
Statesboro, GA 30460-7997
Telephone: (912) 486-7430
Fax: (912) 486-7672
Web: http://cit.georgiasouthern.edu/cs/