Department of Computer Science - Appalachian State University

Welcome

Appalachian's Department of Computer Science provides a rigorous, high-quality education that prepares students for the computing industry or graduate education. Computer science programs are not easy, but the rewards can be outstanding.

Our Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.

A Certificate Program in Computer Science is available for students with a bachelor's degree in some other discipline and seeking to retrain in computer science.

Our Master of Science in Computer Science program began in 1997 and serves to deepen one's understanding of the field in preparation for career advancement or doctoral studies. We have several MS alums who have earned their PhDs and are professor'ing at other schools!

We invite you to browse our web site, visit our campus, or send email to learn more about our department. You will find a challenging curriculum, excellent facilities, and an accessible faculty committed to quality computer science education.

Events

The U.S. Congress passed a resolution designating the week of December 7 (in honor of Grace Hopper's birthday) to be Computer Science Education Week. What have you learned? What can you learn today? How can you be a positive influence in educating others about technology?
Be sure to visit the Career Center to find out about how they can help you find a job or a graduate school. Resume workshops, interviewing skill building, and job fairs are only SOME of the ways they can assist you.
careers.appstate.edu
Expand your horizons! The S-STEM program hosts speakers on a variety of scientific topics. Mark your calendars for 3pm Fridays! This spring there are a number of interesting seminars. Check the link below for a full schedule.
S-STEM seminar schedule

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What do oranges and playing cards and painters tape have to do with computer science? On Saturday, Nov 14th, Professors Parks, Norris, and Fenwick are presenting a number of the CS Unplugged activities for 9-10 year old girls as part of the Junior Girls Rock Jam! event. (JIKYWTK: exchanging fruit demonstrates routing protocols, a magic trick with playing cards demonstrate error detection and correction, and painters tape demonstrates a sorting network. ;)
Do you feel an earthquake? Well, the landscape of computing is shifting beneath our feet. Most people are aware of the idea of mobile computing (can you say iPhone Apps?), but what about cloud computing?
Here's a good, short ACM article or if you prefer here's a YouTube video.
Computer Science Department faculty have been awarded over $1 million in research funding since 2001 and over $2 million in mentoring programs.