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Area of Concentration Requirements

An Area of Concentration in Computer Science at New College includes the following necessary computing core course work:

• Two terms of Introductory Programming in two different languages
• One term of Object-oriented Design
• One term of Software Engineering
• One term of Algorithms
• One term of Databases
• One term of Data Mining
• One term of Networks

In addition to the necessary computing core coursework, students must also complete coursework in mathematics and statistics:

• One term of Dealing with Data or Statistics
• One term of Discrete Mathematics

In addition to the core courses, students must demonstrate deep technical knowledge of the subject by completing four advanced technical electives. Recent examples include:

• Security
• Advanced Algorithms
• Advanced Data Analysis and Machine Learning
• Distributed Systems
• Image Processing
• Optimization
• Game Programming
• Parallel Programming
• Information Theory and Coding
• Cryptography
• Graphics
• Operating Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing

The following courses, while not required, are highly recommended:

• Probability
• Linear Algebra

Students must complete an internship that includes programming.
Students must write a thesis on an approved topic in computer science.

Sample 4 Year Pathway

Sample 2 Year Transfer Pathway

Note: A fifth term is required if the incoming student does not have two introductory programming courses