Computer Science

• Algorithmic thinking – how to logically and correctly design a process to solve problems in math, science, finance, communications, medical diagnostics, operating systems, programming languages, mobile app development – particularly Android, and many other areas
• How abstraction is the essence of computer science and software engineering
• Software development for mobile devices, device controllers, Intel hardware, large-scale commercial hardware
• How to solve big problems by decomposing them into smaller problems
• Programming languages such as assembler, C, C++, C#, COBOL, Java, JavaScript, Perl, Python, Ruby and shell scripting
• Operating systems Mac OS/X, Linux, z/OS, iOS, Android, MINIX, and Microsoft Windows
• Develop a wide range of software
• Communicate professionally, both in person and in writing
• Proficiency in mathematical skills necessary for analysis of software performance
• Be prepared to accept employment in a wide range of software development pursuits
• Be prepared for graduate study in Computer Science and Software Engineering

DEGREE OPTIONS/FUTURE ACADEMIC PATHS

Graduates are awarded a B.S. in Computer Science.  Students may emphasize one of these options:

• Software Engineering
• Enterprise Computing
• Computer Science with Mechanical Engineering focus
• A minor in Mathematics

WT has a very active student chapter of American Computing Machines (ACM).  They hold regular meetings and  invite local, regional, and national professionals in to speak.  They also organize and host seminars and events to promote Computer Science education.

Graduate Students may also find similar academic interests in:

• Mathematics
• Engineering Technology
• Business Administration