Overview

It is concerned with the interaction of humans and computers, as well as the application of computers to a myriad of specialized problems. 

The goal of the Department of Computer Science, at California State University, Fresno is to offer programs to a diverse audience: (1) students interested primarily in computing, (2) students interested primarily in applying computing to some other field of study, and (3) students who wish to include computing as part of their general education.

Students and faculty have access to a networked environment of UNIX workstations (Sun Microsystems and Linux systems) and microcomputer laboratories of PCs. These systems are connected to campus and international networks.

The bachelor's degree in computer science prepares students for careers in the computing industry or for graduate study. Combined with a minor in another field of study, the bachelor's degree allows students to utilize their computing expertise in a variety of specialized fields. The core and computer science theory courses are excellent preparation for students who intend to pursue an advanced degree in computer science.

For the computer science major, the department offers courses that represent both the core of study considered essential to all aspects of computing and advanced study sequences in particular fields of interest. The core classes introduce all majors to the spectrum of thought represented in computing. 

What You Can Learn

• Software Engineering: software processes and life cycle; design and implement quality software; systematics software testing; and real-world software development via service-learning

• Programming methodology, program correctness

• Programming for the world wide web, including web servers and clients, internet web protocols, and markup languages

• Operating system history and services