Program description
After more than a quarter century of offering a CS Concentration, St. Olaf expanded to a Major in 2002. The CS program's mission calls for education grounded in the fundamental principles of Computer Science, connections with the liberal arts and with the outside world, and learning through hands-on experience with exemplary systems. The courses in the CS curriculum reflect five objectives derived from that mission. The program serves students whose interest in CS ranges from casual to major, and from computing-focused to interdisciplinary.
Contents
- Why study Computer Science?
- The importance of CS in the contemporary world.
- Why CS at St. Olaf?
- A quick, linked overview of the program.
- More about Computer Science
- Additional materials about the discipline.
Coming events:
Apply for summer work positions in CS by April 10 (look under MSCS department listings).
Time changes for upcoming CS courses (items in bold will appear soon in class/lab):
- Fall '12: CS 121 now at 11:50 MWF; CS 125 now at 9:05 MWF; CS 253 now at 11:50 MWF
- Fall '12 and Spring '13: CS 252 B now at 12:45-2:45 Thur
- Spring 13 CS 300 now at 11:45 Tues/12:45 Thurs
Questions or scheduling problems? See Dick Brown
Check out the CS advising page, including a quick guide for students and faculty, advice about doubling up on CS courses, and planned future course offerings.
