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Computer Science Degree Program at Fredonia

What we offer

Bachelor of Science

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Computer and Information Sciences

csit@fredonia.edu

716-673-4820

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

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Curriculum

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Sample Courses

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.

It's Different Here

$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.

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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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Chris LaGrow (right), with Computer and Information Sciences Adjunct Lecturer Gregory Cole, in his CSIT 251 class.
Chris LaGrow (right), with Computer and Information Sciences Adjunct Lecturer Gregory Cole, in his CSIT 251 class.
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Computer Science students (from left) Ryan Plumer, Camron Walsh, Jared Russell and Anne Smith finalize the deliverables for the user and schema matching project.
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