Welcome to the
Computer Science Program!

The Bachelor of Science in computer science seeks to prepare students to enter a rapidly expanding industry with a heavy demand for graduates. In consultation with a faculty advisor, students can choose the mix of mathematics and computer science that best fits their background and objectives. The degree may be earned through one of three options: Scientific Software Development, with the most mathematics and science content, is excellent preparation for graduate school and for careers including scientific or engineering application development. Business Software Development, with less mathematics and science, provides excellent preparation for careers in business application development. Network Software Development, with a focus on systems, is excellent preparation for a career in information systems design and implementation.  Game Software Development  prepares students for a career in the game development industry.  Students can:

• Create a program geared to their computer science interests
• Work with an outstanding faculty dedicated to student success, who will give one-on-one advising to help students reach their individual goals
• Participate in small classes that enhance interaction with teachers
• Learn in specialty labs in multimedia, computer graphics, distributed computing, and robotics
• Take part in cooperative projects and in classroom, state, national, and international competitions that promote interaction with fellow students
• Create links to employers through paid internships and projects while still in school.

The computer science program prepares graduates for exciting careers in application programming, distributed computing, data mining, virtual environments, computer graphics, networking, Web applications, robotics, and intelligent systems, among others.

For additional information, contact Dr. Gus Azar, computer science program director, at 248-204-3659 or send email to gazar@ltu.edu.  To contact the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science or Dr. David Bindschadler, department chair, please call 248-204-3560 or send e-mail to mcschair@ltu.edu.