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
- A concise statement of our CS program's mission, last revised in 2008
- 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:
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.
