Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Computer Science Department


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José Flores, Chairperson
201 Arts & Sciences
(605) 677-5388

cs@usd.edu
www.usd.edu/csci  

FACULTY

Associate Professor:

Douglas Goodman, Ph.D., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Specialization: Simulation, Real-time Systems, Graphics. 

Assistant Professor:

Santosh KC, Ph.D., Universite de Lorraine, France.   Specialization: Pattern recognition, image processing, computer vision, machine learning, data mining, information retrieval, big data.
Ahyoung Lee, Ph.D., University of Colorado Denver. Specialization: Ad Hoc Wireless Networks, Mobile/Sensor Wireless Networks, Software Defined Networking, Next-generation IoT/IoE Networks.
Kiho Lim, Ph.D., University of Kentucky. Specialization: Mobile and Vehicular Networks, Wireless Communication, Network Security.
Erliang Zeng, Ph.D., Florida International University. Specialization: Bioinformatics, Computational Systems, Biology Data Mining.

MAJOR:

Computer Science, B.A., B.S.

MINOR:

Computer Science

The Bachelor’s degree programs in Computer Science will prepare graduates able to do the following for a minimum of 2-5 years after graduating:

  1. Demonstrate progressive technical competency for a computing career or advanced studies (Technical Competency);

  2. Exhibit effective communication skills including the abilities to think critically and creatively, communicate clearly, and work effectively with others (Communication Competency);

  3. Integrate computational principles with social, business, and ethical issues in modern society in the process of decision making (Responsibility Awareness);

  4. Engage professionally in serving the needs of business, industry, government or academic organizations, and  in developing leadership skills (Managerial Competency);

  5. Grow professionally through steps such as continuing education, professional certifications, and participation in professional organizations (Lifelong Learning Competency).

The Department of Computer Science maintains its computational facilities, classrooms, student laboratories, and the Computer Science Research Lab, in collaboration with the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS). The departmental facilities include a series of Unix, Linux, and Windows servers, all integrated into a single network. Students can access the network 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, using a single user ID and password to gain access to all network resources. All students are given accounts that provide network storage, email, and the ability to build their own web pages. We are a long time participant in the Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance, various academic initiatives with Oracle, Cisco Networking Academy, as well as the IBM Academic Initiative.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Please contact the department for additional information about available scholarships and awards. Also see College of Arts & Sciences  for college/school level scholarships.

  • Amy Fix Computer Science Scholarship
  • Faithe Family Scholarship - AD Studies
  • John A. Lushbough Scholarship
  • John R. Williams Memorial Scholarship
  • Lulu B. Wheeler ADAS Scholarship
  • Marjorie C.J. Lifto Amundson Scholarship
  • Smart Software Solutions Scholarship
  • Stacey Myers Memorial Scholarship
  • Warner Family Scholarship

 

Programs

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