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.

Why Study Computer Science at Oberlin?

Associated Faculty

Courses

14%

OC grads work at Google

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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