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Computer Science Program

The Computer Science program at Blackburn College provides an ACM-compliant curriculum that encourages individual growth and teamwork. The professors are accessible, well-prepared teachers who are committed to encouraging and expecting the best from each student.

Program Description

Computer Science majors learn how to take complex and multi-faceted problems, modularize them, design and build correct and targeted solutions, and make the results accessible to users. The program focuses on three main areas: algorithms, hardware, and information.

Areas of Study

After mastering the fundamental core of programming, hardware architecture, and information handling, students will be prepared to tackle:

• Network and Information Security
• Software Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence, including Machine Learning and Deep Learning
• Human-Computer Interaction and Information Visualization
• Game Design and Programming including serious games
• Data Analytics and Data Mining
• Horizons of Computing: a sampler of what is coming next in computing
• Senior Seminar: a signature project that showcases the student's skills and knowledge

Majors and Minors

The Computer Science program offers the following majors and minors:

• Computer Science Major/Minor
• Game Design Track Major
• Information Systems Minor

Work Program Connections

The Work Program at Blackburn College connects classroom knowledge with career-specific skills, insight, experiences, and connections. Computer Science students can gain valuable experience with a position in Technology Services, in the Academics department, or using their design skills in Marketing & Public Relations. The Work Program provides students with the opportunity to:

• Grow and gain experience in the workforce
• Work in positions that support their area of academic interest
• Be a contributing member of the community

Research and Internship Opportunities

Students often take internships or summer lab placements, and some find relevant summer jobs. Faculty may also run a research experience in the summer, which students can join. The Work Program summer jobs on campus provide for room and board and a small stipend. Occasionally, regional conferences are available for student presentations.