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Become a leader in one of the fastest-growing fields. The Computer Science BS Degree at Fredonia equips you with the skills to design software, solve real-world problems, and harness the power of artificial intelligence, computer graphics, and more. Whether you're aiming for a career in software development or scientific computing, this program prepares you to excel.

What You'll Gain:

Software Design – Learn to build efficient, reliable software from the ground up.
Artificial Intelligence – Master AI techniques to solve complex, data-driven problems.
Computer Vision – Explore how machines interpret visual information to interact with the world.
Scientific Computing – Use computational techniques to solve challenging scientific problems.
Computer Graphics – Create visual simulations and graphical interfaces for real-world applications.

Career Opportunities for Computer Science

Computer Scientist
Programmer
Information security analyst
Web developer

Network support specialist
Computer science teacher
Software developer

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CSIT 441 Analysis and Design of Algorithms

Introduction to design and analysis of algorithms: time and space complexity, verification of correctness; advanced algorithm design strategies: iterative, divide and conquer, greedy method, dynamic programming, branch and bound, etc.; specific examples drawn from sorting, searching, string searching, graph problems, matrices, polynomial arithmetic, cryptography; hard problems and approximation algorithms: Knapsack, bin packing, and graph coloring problems, etc.

CSIT 461 Introduction to AI and Knowledge Engineering

Overview of artificial intelligence tools and techniques; searching methods; applications of AI: game playing, expert systems and knowledge-based systems; components of a knowledge-based system; knowledge acquisition, representation, and formalization; numerical and symbolic processing; information theoretic and decision theoretic algorithms; inference engine; machine learning; reasoning and explanation; basic concepts and major issues of knowledge engineering; current tools and techniques for analysis, design, development of the knowledge based systems; applications in robotics, medical diagnosis, smart decision systems, etc.

CSIT 463 Introduction to Digital Image Processing and Computer Vision

Introduction to digital image and signal processing, computer vision and pattern recognition; image acquisition, registry and display; elementary image processing algorithms: sampling, preprocessing, smoothing, segmentation, and sharpening; transformations; filtering; image coding and restoration; analog and digital images and image processing systems; feature extraction and selection; elementary pattern classification and vision systems; robotics; machine learning.

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$103,550 starting salary

for computer science graduates.

1 million jobs

More jobs will be available in computing than graduates to fill those jobs by 2026!

Degrees lead to careers

Fredonia students have been hired by big-name companies such as IBM, General Dynamics, Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, and Lockheed-Martin the past three years.

Why Computer Science at Fredonia?

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Facilities

State-of-the-art computer lab gives students access to the most up-to-date computer programming available. The lab is also equipped with several servers that enable students to gain experience as system administrators.

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Activities

Student-run Computer and Information Sciences and Video Game Clubs; students compete in several student programming contests, such as the Association of Computing Machinery student collegiate competitions and the CCSCNE conference student competitions.

Student success

Fredonia graduates have been hired immediately after commencement at high-profile companies like General Dynamics, Raytheon, Google, Lockheed Martin, IBM, and Paychex.

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