Computer Science

Office: Donnelly Science Center, Room 127a
Telephone: 410‑617‑2464
Website: www.loyola.edu/academics/computer-science

Chair: Dawn J. Lawrie, Professor

Professors: David W. Binkley; Arthur L. Delcher (emeritus); Dawn J. Lawrie; Roberta E. Sabin (emerita)
Associate Professors: Sibren N. Isaacman; Megan M. Olsen; M S Raunak
Instructor: Herve Franceschi; Robert Kenyon; Patricio Simari; Gregory J. Stefanelli
Affiliate Faculty: Douglas Ashworth; Richard A. Brown; Thomas Byrd; Joseph M. Dinatale; Erhan Guven; Matthew Hearn; David T. Opitz; Matthew Rausch; Ryan Servant; William von Hagel

The Computer Science Department offers two major programs: one leading to a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science, and the other leading to Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Computer Science. The suggested first-year programs for these majors are identical, allowing students to postpone choosing between them until their sophomore year.

The BS program is intended for students interested in a complete computer science curriculum, enhanced by additional science and math courses. Such a program may lead to graduate school in computer science and/or employment in a highly technical field. The BS program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation (COPA) and the U.S. Department of Education.

The BA program is intended for students interested in a computer science degree with the flexibility to explore a double major, a minor, or an individually designed interdisciplinary program. Students in this program may wish to combine their computer science studies with a physical science, an artistic discipline, a humanities or communications field, or a business degree. Because of the flexibility given to students, the BA program is not accredited by ABET.

Computer Science, BA

Learning Outcomes

Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
Design and implement a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline.
Apply software development fundamentals to produce mathematically-sound, computing-based solutions.

Computer Science, BS

Program Educational Objectives

Embody the best ideals of a liberal Jesuit education as knowledgeable, caring, ethical, well-spoken men and women with critical and reasoned judgment.
Practice computer science and software engineering, understand the fundamental principles of computer science, and continue to develop technical competencies.
Pursue advanced education, research and development, and other creative efforts in science and technology.
Lead in industry, academics, and the community.

Learning Outcomes

Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline.
Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

Programs

Major

Interdisciplinary Majors

Interdisciplinary Major in Computer Science

Minor

Computer Science Minor

Other

Computer Programming Department Certificate

Courses

Computer Science