Home of an ABET-accredited computing program

The College at Brockport has offered programs of study in computing sciences since the mid 70s. The Department of Computer Science at the College became a separate entity in 1989, after splitting the combined Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. Currently, the department has nine full-time and six adjunct faculty members. In addition to teaching a wide variety of courses, the faculty members are actively engaged in scholarship.

About 125 students are enrolled as majors in the department, encompassing a wide spectrum of people -- from traditional college-age undergraduates seeking their primary degree to older students returning to upgrade their knowledge in a discipline essential to compete in today's high-tech society.

The College at Brockport offers a wide variety of courses in many areas of computer science and information systems:

• algorithms and data structures
• programming languages
• object-oriented design and development
• systems analysis
• software engineering
• software project management
• computer organization and architecture
• operating systems
• artificial intelligence
• decision support and expert systems
• computer networks
• computer and network security
• database systems
• web publishing and electronic commerce
• multimedia, etc.

Other areas are covered in independent study topics courses. Students are exposed to a variety of computer systems and both Microsoft Windows and UNIX environments. In addition, students can gain valuable job experience through departmental internship programs and Brockport Career Exploration courses. All courses are taught by faculty members and not by graduate students.

The computer science major provides students with an excellent basis for a variety of careers and for graduate study. Possible careers include: programming, systems analysis and design, maintenance, management and user support of software in areas such as business, science, engineering and computer systems. Fields of graduate study, for which a double major with mathematics is advisable, include not only computer science, but mathematics, information management and various areas of science and engineering.

A student interested in computer science has several options to choose from: a major in computer science in the advanced computing (AC) track, which is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, the software development (SD) track, or the information systems (IS) track; a double major in computer science and another discipline such as mathematics or business administration; and a minor in computer science or a minor in computer information systems. All three tracks have several entry-level courses in common. Hence, the selection of a specific track may be postponed until the sophomore year.

To contact the Department of Computer Science, use the following information:

• Chair: Dr. Kad Lakshmanan
  • Email: KLakshma@brockport.edu
• Secretary: Ms. Lisa Noreck
  • Email: LNoreck@brockport.edu
• Phone: (585) 395-2146
• FAX: (585) 395-2304
• Address:
  Department of Computer Science
  The College at Brockport
  State University of New York
  350 New Campus Drive
  Brockport, NY 14420-2933