More about Computer Science
Want to more about the nature of CS and CS majors in general? The pages below go into detail---enjoy!
Contents
- A History of CS at St. Olaf
- Read about the first three decades.
- Mission of the St. Olaf CS Program
- The CS program adopted this statement as part of the 2002 program review which led to our expansion to a CS major.
- What is Computer Science?
- The discipline of CS defined.
- CS and other computing fields
- Distinctions between CS and other computing-related disciplines and activities.
- List of principles of Computer Science
- These "recurring concepts" form a basis for CS1 and inform the entire program.
Coming events:
The new MistRider Beowulf cluster has come to life! It uses the computers in the new CS spaces in the Regents Hall Link. Read about it here.
See our guide to upcoming Interim and Spring courses.
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.
Questions about CS advising? Interested in CS? Sign up for an advising time with Dick Brown, Director of CS.
