Computer Science

The field of Computer Science encompasses the hardware, software and theory that underlie digital technology, along with applications built upon it. Study of Computer Science prepares students for careers in Software Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity and Information Technology, as well as for Master’s and Ph.D programs.

About The Program

The Department of Computer Science is committed to providing students with a program that includes the basic fundamentals of the field and allows students the flexibility to pursue in depth many of the diverse areas into which computer science is expanding. This is accomplished by providing both instruction in the theoretical principles and experience with a diverse collection of modern hardware and software technologies. The faculty and students of the department cooperatively carry out research in the areas of web technologies, bioinformatics, networking, machine learning, combinatorial algorithms and mobile computing.

Computer Resources

The computing facilities at Hope College give the student an opportunity to obtain a rich variety of experiences. TheDepartment of Computer Science为实验室提供工作站网络，方便使用Microsoft Windows、Linux和Mac OS x进行工作。这些系统提供基于窗口的用户界面、高分辨率图形、并行处理环境和高速计算。他们位于一个普通的学生实验室，一个研究实验室和一个独特的实验室-教室组合。这个实验室教室包含专业级的笔记本电脑，用于所有的计算机科学课程，结合实际的实验室经验。此外，本署的设施还提供许多其他类型的电脑:平板电脑、掌上电脑和流动电话。学院的网络也可以从宿舍通过直接网络连接，并通过无线接入整个校园。许多个人电脑供学生和教师使用，它们分布在整个校园的宿舍和实验室里。

Computer Engineering

Please consult theDepartment of Engineeringabout theEngineering major with a Computer Concentration.

Prerequisite Policy

Many courses in the department have prerequisites listed. A grade of C- or better is required in such courses for the prerequisite to be fulfilled. If a grade below C- has been received, the course requiring the prerequisite may not be taken without permission of the instructor and the chairperson of the department.

Majors

The department offers major programs that emphasize problem solving and communication skills and allow students the flexibility to design programs suitable for their interests and goals. Each student’s major program, designed by the student and a departmental advisor, includes a core of computer science courses, a strong component of courses in some field to which computer science can be applied and a senior capstone project involving research or software development under the supervision of a member of the Hope College faculty. By following an appropriate major program, students may prepare themselves for graduate study in computer science or careers involving applications programming, systems programming, systems and network analysis, computer graphics, web technology, bioinformatics, mobile computing, teaching, software engineering, data science and cybersecurity.

Programs

• Computer Science, B.A.
• Computer Science, B.S.

• Computer Science Minor

Courses

• CSCI 112 - Exploring Computer Science
• CSCI 125 - Software Design and Implementation
• CSCI 140 - Business Computing
• CSCI 150 - Web Design & Implementation
• CSCI 195 - Studies in Computer Science
• CSCI 235 - Data Structures and Software Design
• CSCI 245 - Programming Language Paradigms
• CSCI 255 - Introduction to Algorithms & Discrete Structures
• CSCI 265 - Introduction to Computer Organization and Architecture
• CSCI 295 - Studies in Computer Science
• CSCI 321 - Applications Programming
• CSCI 336 - Computer & Network Security
• CSCI 342 - Computer Graphics
• CSCI 354 - Operating Systems
• CSCI 361 - Programming Language Design & Implementation
• CSCI 376 - Computer Networking
• CSCI 385 - Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms
• CSCI 392 - Database Systems
• CSCI 395 - Studies in Computer Science
• CSCI 470 - Languages and Machines
• CSCI 481 - Senior Capstone Project I
• CSCI 482 - Senior Capstone Project II
• CSCI 490 - Research in Computer Science
• CSCI 491 - Internship in Computer Science
• CSCI 495 - Advanced Studies in Computer Science