Skip to main content

Solve problems with Computer Science 

Computer Scientists refine our understanding of technology and its applications. Accelerate your career in the vast and growing field of computer science. 

  • Advance your skills with a computer science degree curriculum encouraging formal, abstract, theoretical and practical approaches to the study of computer science. 
  • Cultivate creative thinking, problem-solving, and research proficiency as you develop specialized expertise.

The Fredonia Difference

Computer Science is one of our most popular programs for a good reason. Graduates have a strong track record of moving into high-paying jobs--or high-profile graduate schools-- immediately after graduation. Whether you’re interested in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, digital image processing, robotics, cybersecurity, or the internet of things (IOT), our dedicated faculty and modern facilities are the place to begin.

Career Opportunities for Computer Science Degree

  • Computer Scientist
  • Programmer
  • Information security analyst
  • Web developer
  • Network support specialist
  • Computer science teacher
  • Software developer

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.

Why Computer Science at Fredonia?

3 students examine a computer screen in the computer lab in Fenton Hall

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.

a student looks at a screen during a computer science competition

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.

a close up of a circuit board

Student success

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

Latest Articles

Program News

Fredonia College Foundation

Multidisciplinary project leads to exhibit this weekend

A project funded through the Fredonia College Foundation speaks to the intersection of science and...

Vitae

Haider's article published in Springer Computing Journal

An article by Associate Professor Syed Haider that outlines traffic congestion mitigation has been...

Computer and Information Sciences

Faculty to host STEAM camp for middle school students

Faculty in three academic departments will conduct a STEAM camp in August for talented middle school...

Take the next step

Request Info Visit Apply