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What is computer science?
When people think of computer science, they think of IT staff, pocket protectors, incomprehensible letter sequences, and machines that crash at a moment's notice. But the truth is that if you've used a cell phone, made a Google search, bought something on Amazon (or anywhere else), downloaded an iPhone app, seen a Pixar movie, added a friend on Facebook, watched something on Hulu, Twittered, or recommended a movie on Netflix, you've been part of the computer science revolution.
Computer Science is the study of computing: the place to go to understand how best to solve problems in a step by step, methodical (yes, computer-like) manner. What can you do with a degree in computer science?
- Build things (like a robot that can play soccer)
- Invent things (like the next generation of search engines)
- Create things (like the next great video game)
- Figure out how things work (like protein folding)
Undergraduate computer science education at the University of Utah
As part of the premier research institution in the state of Utah, the School of Computing is able to prepare its undergraduates with a mix of theory and practice that prepares them not only for the computing challenges of today, but gives them the background to keep up with this rapidly changing field. Substantial flexibility is available in the curriculum, with bachelor of science degrees available in software-oriented computer science or more hardware-oriented computer engineering, a special track in Entertainment Arts and Engineering, and a five year combined BS/MS program. Undergraduates considering continuing their education in graduate school have the additional opportunity to be involving in a wide variety of cutting edge research projects.
