Photo of a student working on an assignment on the computer — Students hard at work in one of the Computer Science Labs. Photo credit: Jeong Hyun Hwang

Computer Science

Program Type:

Major
Minor

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Success in this rapidly changing field requires a thorough knowledge of principles, not just familiarity with programming languages and processors. Our computer science program is built around a complete study of the foundation of computer science with many opportunities for students 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 343 - Computer and Information Security 4 credits
CSCI 364 - Artificial Intelligence 4 credits

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Computer Science Faculty

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Computer Science News

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Conferences Secure Women’s Place in Technology

October 30, 2018

The computer science department routinely sends students to academic conferences geared toward women.

Putting Student Art in the Spotlight

May 4, 2015

Organizations like Storage and the Exhibition Initiative, as well as events like the Computer Science Art Show offer students new opportunities to share their art.

Now You Hear Him: Devin Frenze '15 Explores the Limits of Human Ears

October 20, 2014

The double-degree student blends studies in composition and computer science to make music that pleases the machine.

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