Table of Contents - Hartwick College

Each major program culminates with a required senior project that
involves independent study in a selected area related to the focus of a
student’s major and future career plans. Courses in the humanities and
social and behavioral sciences complement study in both major programs.
Students graduate understanding not only computers, but people, and
how people and machines can work together to solve problems. Majors in
each program also are encouraged to do internships that provide
experience in the application of theoretical knowledge to real-life
situations. (While strongly recommended by the department, internships
normally may not be counted as one of the courses required for the major
or minor.)
Easy access to the College’s excellent computer facilities enhances the
study of computer and information sciences at Hartwick.
Some Hartwick graduates with a major in computer science or
information science have gone on to do graduate study in their fields
before beginning their careers. Others have begun work immediately in a
variety of industries and businesses, in careers ranging from systems
analysis, to applications programming, to sales, to management.
Violation of the College Computer Use and Abuse Policy or
misuse of College or Departmental computing resources can
result in disciplinary action, including, but not limited to,
dismissal from the major.
NOTE: Double majors in computer science and information science, or a
major in one and a minor in the other, are not permitted because of the
high degree of overlap in requirements.
Faculty
Susan R. Carbone; Davis B. Conley; Robert C. Gann, chair; Howard
Lichtman
Courses
101 Introduction to Computers (3 credits) A literacy course providing
an introduction to the nature and use of computers. Topics include the
history of computers and information processing, the use of computers in
problem solving, computers in modern society, the Internet and the Web.
This course is not for students planning to major or minor in computer
science or information science. (MLC)
102 Internet Fundamentals (3 credits) This course will present the
basic concepts and practical know-how to using the Internet. Topics will
include computer architecture basics, computer networks and
communications software. In addition, virtual communities, e-commerce,
Internet research, privacy and safety issues will be covered. Students will
work in the classroom and in the computer laboratory in order to gain
familiarity with various software applications. HTML and basic Web page
construction will be emphasized and each student will design, build and
publish a personal Web page. This course is not for students planning to
major or minor in computer science or information science. (MLC)
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