Computer Science
计算机程序改善了人们的生活、组织的功能和资源的管理. 当你可以推动世界向前发展，尤其是在IT领域，为什么要后退呢?
At SAU, you'll gain the skills to keep business, government and and society running smooth, secure, and always advancing. Whether you want to design algorithms or enterprise software solutions, we can prepare you for a successful career.
如果你打算转学或在SAU完成你的计算机科学学位，我们有 planning guide that maps out your remaining courses.
You can also earn degrees in Cybersecurity and Computer Network Administration.
Our graduates work at Apple Inc., Carleton Life Support, Google, HNI Corporation, Southern Imperial Inc., and many others.
Ambrose Advantages
- Diverse Faculty
- Ethics-Based Computer Science
我们的教师专注于计算机科学的当前技术和创新, so you'll learn to build technical proficiency, translate theory, and have ample opportunities to apply your skills. 我们已经让学生成功地竞争并完成了与全球IT公司的高选择性实习.
Read our Computer Science Fact Sheet (pdf)
More Information on the Computer Science Program
Your studies will concentrate on application development, computer architecture, software engineering, and operating systems.
Courses include programming, data structures, legal and ethical issues, network and data communications, systems analysis and design, web programming, and database management systems. Read descriptions of other Computer Science courses
Our internship program gives you quality, hands-on experience. 南澳大学的学生与许多地区和国家公司的网络和技术专家并肩工作, including the National Security Administration, Deere & Company, Arconic (formerly Alcoa), and Genesis Health Systems. In fact, 你可以选择地区实习，因为他们通常比学生有更多的空缺职位.
Many students choose to continue their education at SAU with our Master of Science in Information Technology Management. 精通为您的组织分析、创建和管理信息系统.
我们的CIS校友咨询委员会加强了所有SAU计算机科学课程. These alumni are well-established, successful IT professionals and industry leaders from across the country, and they are invested in the university and care about our students. 他们对我们的课程提供意见和反馈，并就行业趋势向我们提出建议, which helps ensure your education is relevant and strong.
Earn your master's degree in one year! As a sophomore at SAU, you can apply to the Master of Science in Information Technology Management 这个项目可以让你在五年内获得本科和高级学位, saving your time and money.
计算机科学专业的毕业生通常在软件和技术行业工作, filling the roles of network or systems administrator, network engineer, or technician.
You can work in a number of fields, including business, government, education, science, energy, and more!
- Rachel VanderHeiden '98, '00, '03 MBA, is an IT Leader for Deere & Company. “我从教授那里得到的指导帮助我在大学期间获得了多次实习和兼职工作."
- Mitch Myers '86, a vice president of customer success at BMC Software in Plano, Texas, 他galaxy银河娱乐场app，SAU的计算机科学和商业课程帮助他“学会了如何学习”. 它不是关于编程等特定技能，而是关于学习如何思考商业和战略."
- Randy Vogel '87, a Cloud Adoption Leader for IBM, 他知道他在SAU获得的文科背景帮助了他的成功. "My first job was as a programmer, 所以不同的编程课程是非常有价值的——不仅仅是编程, but for problem-solving skills as well. My subsequent roles began to take on leadership responsibilities, 因此，文科的接触和小班授课以及大量的互动是帮助我从实干家转变为管理者的关键."
Kevin Lillis, PhD, Chair and Professor
Gary Monnard, PhD, Professor
Travis Eygabroad, Assistant Professor
Degree Requirements
CIS系专业/未成年人必须通过CSCI 140、CSCI 195、CSCI 270，成绩达到C或以上.
Required:
CSCI 140 Foundations of Computer Science
CSCI 195 Programming I
CSCI 270 Networks and Data Communications
CSCI 281 Discrete Structures
CSCI 294 Contemporary Programming Topics
CSCI 295 Programming II
CSCI 310 Data Structures
CSCI 435 Legal and Ethical Issues in Computing
Select five courses from:
CSCI 300 Systems Analysis and Design
CSCI 320 Computer Architecture
CSCI 330 Web Programming
CSCI 360 Database Management Systems
CSCI 393 Algorithm Design and Analysis
CSCI 400 Programming Language Concepts
CSCI 410 Operating Systems
MATH 191 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
Electives:
Select 9 credits of CSCI at the 200 level or above
CIS系专业/未成年人必须通过CSCI 140、CSCI 195、CSCI 270，成绩达到C或以上.
Required:
CSCI 140 Foundations of Computer Science
CSCI 195 Programming I
CSCI 270 Networks and Data Communications
CSCI 295 Programming II
CSCI 360 Database Management Systems
One programming course from:
CSCI 294 Contemporary Programming Topics
CSCI 310 Data Structures
CSCI 330 Web Programming
Scholarships and Grants
St. galaxy银河娱乐场app提供优秀的奖学金和助学金，勤工俭学和其他经济援助选择! 全日制学生可以根据你在大学期间的优异学习成绩获得资格, 你在美术或体育方面的天赋或你证明的经济需求由 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The SAU school code for the FAFSA is 001889.
ON CAMPUS
Merit-Based Scholarships
4.0 GPA: $24,000
3.75-3.99 GPA: $22,000
3.0-3.749 GPA: $20,000
2.5-2.99 GPA: $18,000
2.0-2.49 GPA: $14,000
If GPA is 2.0-2.49, additional documents and review required for admission.
OFF CAMPUS
Merit-Based Scholarships
4.o GPA: $17,000
3.75-3.99 GPA: $16,000
3.0-3.749 GPA: $15,000
2.5-2.99 GPA: $14,000
2.0-2.49 GPA: $13,000
If GPA is 2.0-2.49, additional documents and review required for admission.
ADDITIONAL INSTITUTIONAL AID
Ambrose Advantage Full-Tuition Scholarship
Pell-eligible Iowa residents, learn more here
Fr. Welch Alumni Scholarship: $500 per year
Parent is a St. Ambrose graduate
Catholic Traditions Scholarship: $1,000 per year
具有天主教宗教信仰或计划从天主教高中毕业的学生
Minority Scholarship: $500 per year
Ethnically diverse student
Athletic Scholarships: varies
Performance and ability
Fine Arts Scholarships: varies
Performance and ability in music, art and theatre
Faith Learning Justice Campus Ministry Scholarships: $2,000 per year
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Scholarships are determined by unweighted GPA, and are renewable for four years of undergraduate student. 由于GPA变化而增加的奖学金将在3月1日之前进行审查.
补助金是你不需要偿还的钱，它们可以来自政府或私人. SAU直接接收所有的经济援助资金——包括贷款和助学金——然后将它们应用到你的账户中:一次在秋季学期，一次在春季学期. Grants can be used to cover your tuition, books, and housing costs. You must apply for grants each academic year. 如果你有任何贷款资金超过你的成本，你可能会收到退款. 如果你是第一次借款者，你的第一次付款有30天的延迟. For all of these grants, you must complete the Free Application Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as it is available.
Iowa Tuition Grant
To be eligible for the Iowa Tuition Grant, 你必须是爱荷华州董事会规定的爱荷华州居民，并且目前正在或计划在符合条件的爱荷华州学院或大学(SAU符合条件)注册本科学位课程。. 爱荷华大学援助为爱荷华人提供基于需求的大学经济援助, such as the Iowa Tuition Grant.
Award: $7,500 maximum
Federal Pell Grant
根据你的家庭对你的教育贡献的多少，授予最需要的学生. The U.S. Department of Education sets a threshold. Then, when you file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), 它会计算你在这个门槛内的位置，并确定你是否有资格获得资助，以及获得多少资助.
Award: $6,895 maximum
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
You must file a FAFSA to qualify for a Pell Grant. This grant is awarded on a first-come, 已提交所有所需文件以供审查并及时完成审查的学生优先申请. If you are eligible for a Pell Grant or SEOG, the awards will appear on your financial aid award letter.
Award: $400 maximum
Federal Work Study
Must secure campus employment.
Award: $2,560
联邦大学和高等教育教师教育援助(TEACH)补助金
为打算在低收入家庭服务的学校从事高需求领域教学的学生提供资助.S. Department of Education or a state education agency). Review criteria and all details here.
Award: up to $4,000
有很多机会从外部来源获得奖学金, here are a few websites to begin researching your options:
- Fastweb
- College Board Scholarship Search
- Scholarships.com
- Peterson's Award Database
- Scholly (app download)
另一个建议:下次你在学校的时候，看看外面的公告牌 Student Financial Services where we post more flyers and applications for outside scholarships.
Tim Yara '18
Tim is living his dream, but it wasn't always easy. At SAU, he never journeyed alone. 他受到教职员工的挑战，要求他研究计算机科学领域的各个方面，并培养新的技能, and they supported Tim when he struggled. His holistic education, drive, 学业上的成功让他在芝加哥获得了一份非常难得的实习工作，并在毕业后找到了一份全职工作.
Read Tim's storyTimothy Yara
计算机网络管理和计算机网络安全文学学士学位,Enterprise Systems Engineer,Class of 2018
Tim is living his dream. It wasn't always easy, but at SAU, he never journeyed alone. 我们的教师要求他研究这个领域的各个方面，并培养新的技能, and they supported Tim when he struggled. His holistic education, drive, 学业上的成功让她获得了在芝加哥的独家实习机会和毕业后的机会, a full-time position. 他是全球领先的软件公司SAP的企业系统工程师.
Contact
Kevin Lillis, PhD, Chairperson
Computer and Information Sciences
Ambrose Hall 423
518 W. Locust St.
Davenport, IA 52803
563-333-6429
LillisKevinM@mulher-perfeita.net