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2011 – 2012 PROGRAMS AND DEGREESCOMP 449 Human-Computer Interaction (PSY) . . . .3(Programming experience orConsent of instructor)COMP 464 Computer Graphic Systems and Design I. 3(COMP 150, COMP 151, COMP 162,.COMP 232, COMP 262, COMP 350,MATH 240)COMP 469 Artificial Intelligence/Neural Nets . . . .3(COMP 232, COMP 262, COMP 350,COMP 362)COMP 492 Internship . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3(Upper division standing and programapproval of written proposal)COMP 494 Independent Research. . . . . . . . 1-3(Upper division standing and programapproval of written proposal)MATH 354 Analysis of Algorithms . . . . . . . . . 3(MATH 300 and some computerprogramming experience)MATH 437 Mathematics for Game Development . . 3MATH 137 or MATH 300)MATH 492 Internship . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3(Upper division standing and programapproval of written proposal)MATH 494 Independent Study . . . . . . . . . .1-3(Upper division standing and program .approval of written proposal)MGT 471 Project Management (MGT 307) . . . .3156 www.csuci.edu • California State University Channel Islands • 2011 - 2012 CatalogCOMPUTER SCIENCEPrograms Offered• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science• Minor in Computer Science• Minor in Computer Game Design & Development• Master of Science in Computer Science• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (seeInformation Technology)The Computer Science degree offers the latest cutting edgeeducation for various industrial and applied fields. Students aregiven a strong background in computer hardware and software,as well as a substantial amount of “hands-on” experience. Theprogram stresses interdisciplinary applications in other sciencesand business and prepares students for graduate studies.CareersThe program prepares students for careers in high-tech,computer and Internet-driven industries, where interdisciplinary,dynamic and innovative professionals trained in the latesttechnologies are increasingly sought.Program Learning OutcomesStudents graduating from the Computer Science programwill be able to:• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills byidentifying, evaluating, analyzing and presentingfundamental software solutions and their applications;• Demonstrate the knowledge of current computing practicesand broad technology use in industry and society, includinga working knowledge of software development techniques;• Be cognizant of emerging new technologies andindustrial practices connected to the computer industry;• Demonstrate communication, research and cooperationskills by working effectively with others in interdisciplinarygroup settings - both inside and outside the classroom; and• Demonstrate a sense of exploration that enables them topursue rewarding careers in high-tech and bio-techindustries with life-learning.FacultyWilliam J. Wolfe, Ph.D.Professor of Computer ScienceBell Tower West, Room 2225(805) 437-8985william.wolfe@csuci.eduPeter Smith, Ph.D.Professor of Computer ScienceInterim Chair, Computer Science ProgramAcademic AdvisorBell Tower West, Room 2265(805) 437-8882peter.smith@csuci.eduAndrzej A. J. Bieszczad, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Computer ScienceDirector of the Masters ProgramBell Tower West, Room 2285(805) 437-2773aj.bieszczad@csuci.eduContact Informationhttp://compsci.csuci.edu