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The Utica College computer science department follows a curriculum recommended by the Association of Computing Machinery. ACM is the oldest organization of Computer professionals and establishes the guidelines used by most colleges. Computer sciences major at Utica College pursue concentrations in one of three areas: business applications, scientific applications, or computer security.

Foundations in the theory of computer science, including data models, structures, and algorithms. Prepares students for a wide range of careers, including knowledge engineering, virtual reality, aerospace, computer security, and business.

Program Features

* One of only two Security concentrations in New York state
* Opportunities to intern with local , high-tech sites such as Rome Labs, the primary research facility for the U.S. Air Force.
* Access to the on-campus Computer Forensics Research and Development Center, which supports the military, law enforcement, and commercial industry in the prevention and detection of economic crime
* Individual attention from faculty with extensive experience in business, industry, and government
* Follows guidelines provided by the Association for Computing Machinery, the nation's oldest professional organization for computer scientists

Special Opportunities

Computer science majors work closely with the criminal justice department's Economic Crime Investigation Institute (ECII) to keep the curriculum in the forefront of computer and network security.

The Economic Crime Investigation Laboratory at UC is unique in the country and is used by both computer science and economic crime investigation majors to get hands-on experience working with computer security.

Facilities

Utica College maintains many academic computer laboratories on campus. Classes are taught in some of the computer labs; all labs are accessible to any UC student during published hours. The labs are equipped with laser printers and scanners, and the computers have word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs as well as specialized software for specific courses. Student assistants and a Computer Help Desk provide any assistance that students need.

Faculty

While the curriculum is excellent, the real strength of the program is its faculty. They all are willing to share their experience with students both in and out of the classroom.