Students work in the computer lab in the Science Center.
The Science Center offers classroom space for a students to bring their own laptops or use the available computers. Photo credit: Matthew Lester
Program Overview

Computer Science

Program Type: Major, Minor
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Department: Computer Science

Success in this rapidly changing field requires a thorough knowledge of principles, not just familiarity with programming languages and processors. Our computer science major is built around a complete study of the foundation of computer science with many opportunities for majors to use their developing skills in research, analysis, design, imaging, gaming, network applications, and more.

Program Director

Robert (Bob) Geitz Professor of Computer Science

Contact

Jackie Fortino Administrative Assistant 440-775-8043

Why Study Computer Science at Oberlin?

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Department Faculty
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Variety of Courses
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Grads Work at Google

Winter Term

Oberlin’s four-week winter term in January encourages students to discover the value of self-directed education. You may pursue individual or group projects that are directly linked to your field of study or explore opportunities unrelated to your major. Complete your project on or off campus.

Student Clubs and Organizations

Student Senate, Chess Club, Solarity, and the Computer Science and Hackathon Club—these are among the more than 175 student groups and clubs available to you. From politics to faith and identity, and from special interest to sports, Oberlin has an array of clubs eager for new members, new ideas, and new leadership.

Sample Courses

  • CSCI 150 - Introduction to Computer Science 4 credits
  • CSCI 280 - Algorithms 4 credits
  • CSCI 311 - Database Systems 4 credits
  • CSCI 374 - Machine Learning and Data Mining 4 credits
Curriculum and requirements

Computer Science Faculty

Computer science faculty are both scholars and teachers who devote their careers to making important contributions to their disciplines through research and application. They are committed to undergraduate education and teach everything from first-year seminars to advanced courses. Faculty interests include information security, algorithmic game theory, graph theory, and more.

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Computer Science Faculty

Computer Science News

A portrait of a student wearing a mask.

Winter Term: The Auto Drink Dispenser

September 8, 2020
Creating an auto drink dispenser is something Thomas Heffer ’21 had toyed with for quite some time. However, his busy schedule wouldn’t allow him to actively pursue it.
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