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Computer Science

The computer science major develops students’ breadth of knowledge across the discipline of computer science while exposing students to the many links between computer science and other fields. The program consists of core subjects in computer science including programming languages, software engineering and development, algorithms, data structures, complexity, and the mathematical foundations of computer science, followed by specialization and an interdisciplinary capstone experience. The program prepares students for careers in software engineering, research and development, and for graduate studies.

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What You'll Learn

The student majoring in Computer Science will:

Apply principles of user-focused design to identify needs, propose concepts, and develop and test software-based solutions.
Critically use systems-level thinking, abstraction, modeling, mathematics, and data as appropriate to analyze and assess open-ended software systems.
Work and communicate effectively, both individually and as part of a team.
Critically assess the ethical, social, cultural, and anthropological impact of software systems and take appropriate action.
Identify and evaluate the commercial and economic context in software development and innovation.
Critically formulate and articulate an individual and personal vision about computer science based upon experience and reflection.
Demonstrate a capacity for independent learning in a subarea of computer science.

Hands-On Learning

Our curriculum emphasizes experiential learning where you learn by doing. Opportunities include:

Directed studies and faculty-mentored research opportunities
Internships and field studies
Capstone Projects

Career Options

A B.S. in computer science, you’ll be well equipped to pursue studies in the field or to begin your career. Some of our graduates will work as Associate Consultant, Front End Developer, Infrastructure Project Manager and Software Engineers.

What You'll Take

A special feature of the Sattler College experience is its extensive Core Curriculum. We believe students are more likely to flourish socially and intellectually when each entering class enjoys a common academic experience. When all students take part in a common set of courses, upper-level students will have a large body of wisdom and knowledge to share with the students following behind them. We are convinced that the most fulfilling way to learn is to teach. Our robust Core Curriculum makes such.

Required Courses - Sattler Core

Sattler Core (47 credits)

BIO 101 Principles of Biology
BRS 101 Fundamental Texts of Christianity
BRS 201 Christian Doctrines
BRS 203 Apologetics
LNG 102 Elementary Biblical Greek I
LNG 103 Elementary Biblical Greek II
LNG 104 Elementary Biblical Hebrew I
LNG 105 Elementary Biblical Hebrew II
HUM 201 Hist. Ancient World
HUM 202 Medieval & Renaissance Europe
HUM 203 Hist. Modern Era
LNG 101 Exp. Writing
LNG 110 Oral Comm
MAT 102 Statistics and Data Science
IGA 401 Global Poverty & World Change

Required Courses - Major

Major (60 credits)

CS 101 Introduction to Computer Science
CS 102 Introduction to Algorithms
CS 202 Object-Oriented Design
CS 203 Computer Systems
CS 207 Discrete Math
CS 208 Program Design
CS 302 Networks and Security
CS 303 Programming Languages
CS 304 Software Engineering
CS 307 Artificial Intelligence
CS 308 Ethics in a Digital Age
CS 420 Systems & Parallel Programming
CS 406 Complexity and Computation
CS 402 Independent Study
CS 403b Capstone Project I
CS 403c Capstone Project II (6)

Choose two of the following:

CS 201 Human-Computer Interaction
CS 310 Data Analytics
CS 407 Machine Learning

Electives or minor (14 Credits (18 Credits for minor))

Sample Schedule - First Year

Fall (16 Credits)

LNG 101 Exp. Writing
LNG 102 Elementary Biblical Greek I
BIO 101 Principles of Biology
MAT 102 Statistics and Data Science
BRS 101 Fundamental Texts of Christianity

Spring (16 Credits)

HUM 201 Hist. Ancient World
LNG 103 Elementary Biblical Greek II
LNG 110 Oral Communication
CS 101 Introduction to Computer Science
CS 207 Discrete Math

Sample Schedule - Second Year

Fall (15 Credits)

HUM 202 Medieval & Renaissance Europe
LNG 104 Elementary Biblical Hebrew I
CS 102 Introduction to Algorithms
CS 202 Object-Oriented-Design
CS 208 Program Design

Spring (15 Credits)

HUM 203 Hist. Modern World
LNG 105 Elementary Biblical Hebrew II
BRS 201 Christian Doctrines
CS 203 Computer Systems
CS 308 Ethics for a Digital Age

Sample Schedule - Third Year

Fall (15 Credits)

CS 303 Programming Languages
CS 307 Artificial Intelligence
CS 310 Data Analytics
Major/Electives/Minor (6)

Spring (15 Credits)

BRS 203 Apologetics
CS 201 Human-Computer Interaction
CS 304 Software Engineering
CS 402 Independent Study
Electives/Minor (3)

Sample Schedule - Fourth Year

Fall (15 Credits)

CS 403b Capstone Project I
CS 420 Systems and Parallel Processing
CS 302 Networks and Security
CS 422 Machine Learning
Major/Minor/Electives (3)

Spring (15 Credits)

IGA 401 Global Poverty & World Change
CS 403c Capstone Project (6)
CS 421 Complexity and Computation
Minor/Electives (3)

Capstone Experiences

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"Sattler’s small size makes it the perfect place to grow as a scholar and follower of Christ. Between the rich relationships you’ll form here and unique opportunities available to you, coming to a small school like Sattler could really make all the difference in your college experience."

Seth Howell

Sattler Alumni

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The Course Curriculum documents both core curriculum and elective courses, including course numbers, course names, credit hours, course descriptions, and prerequisites.

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