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The College’s full-time computer science programs include:
Data and Information (dandi): An interdisciplinary one-quarter introduction to computing, offered every year, DandI focuses on how computing is used in one other discipline, such as ecology or the natural sciences. This year, it included programming in python, statistics, a case study in ecology, a weekly seminar on the history of science, and a project. Most students who take this program take Foundations of Computing the following quarter. See www2.evergreen.edu/quantecology.
Computer Science Foundations: This two quarter, full time program is aimed at students who want to major or minor in computing, and provides the basis for advanced work. It includes programming (in Java and/or Haskell), data structures, digital logic, computer architecture, discrete mathematics, and a seminar on technology and society. This program is the prerequisite for further work in computing. See grace.evergreen.edu/csf.
Student Originated Software: Since 1983, students have formed teams in this program to complete a software project. After one quarter of intensive preparation during which they propose projects and demonstrate feasibility, students spend winter and spring working half time or more on their projects, and studying related computer science. For the 2005-06 program, see scidb.evergreen.edu/sos or for prior years www.evergreen.edu/sos.
Computability: In this program, students learn theoretical computer science and relevant mathematics and programming languages, including, for example, formal languages, mathematical logic, automata theory and theory of computation, and seminars on the philosophy of computability. See grace.evergreen.edu/c/
Evergreen also offers part-time studies, including Community Information Systems (grace.evergreen.edu/cis/) and New Media Studies (www2.evergreen.edu/newmediastudies/).
The two advanced programs, Student Originated Software and Computability, are offered in alternate years. Community Information Systems is offered the same years as Computability. Some students also enroll in internships or independent study for one or more quarters. A student who wants to focus on computing might take the two introductory programs (dandi and Foundations), one of the advanced programs, and one other program which includes math, science, media, or computing applications. For more information about the curriculum, see www.evergreen.edu/computerscience.
Evergreen has multiple computing centers, including those for computing in the sciences (scicomp.evergreen.edu/), general computing (www.evergreen.edu/computing/), a music technology lab (www.evergreen.edu/media/musictech/access.htm), and other electronic media (www.evergreen.edu/media/video/videoequipment.htm) including audio, animation, film and video editing, and multimedia.
Evergreen participates in CCSC sponsored "Future Potential in Computing"
Seattle Pacific University
Otto Miller Hall (OMH Room 109)
Tuesday, December 5, 2006, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Registration & Snacks at 6:00pm
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Because software development and computer science are inherently
interdisciplinary, collaborative efforts, Evergreen's innovative approach to
education is well matched to the study of computer science. By bringing
together people who understand computing, technology, how people use
technology, and the application area, Evergreen offers a variety of ways to
study computing, from computer science programs that blend theory and
practice to programs that emphasize other disciplines but make extensive use
of computing. The college's unique CS curriculum structure includes full
time studies taught by a faculty team, usually continuing from September to
June.
In addition to traditional topics such as data structures, architecture,
databases, operating systems, theory of computation, digital logic, and
programming languages, there are opportunities for interdisciplinary work;
for example, Data and Information. Other study areas include computer games,
simulation, and modeling. Offerings range from introductory to advanced, and
theoretical to project-based. See Curriculum for more information.
Evergreen also offers independent study and group and individual projects.
Students are encouraged to present their work at professional conferences,
where several have won awards. You can see examples of projects at
scidb.evergreen.edu/sos_spring/Projects/, www.evenshadestudios.com, or
www.wabdo.com/metaphor/. Our alumni have gone on to prominent positions in
software, research, gaming, other technology-based businesses, and
government.
Judith Bayard Cushing
Phone: 360-867-6652
Email: judyc (at) evergreen.edu
Office: Lab I 1003
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Olympia, WA 98505
Richard Weiss
Phone: 360-867-6738
Email: nealn (at) evergreen.edu
Office: Lab I 2010
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Brian Walter
Phone: 360-867-5435
Email: bwalter (at) evergreen.edu
Office: SemII C3110
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Neal Nelson
Phone: 360-867-6156
Email: weissr (at) evergreen.edu
Office: Lab II 3255
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA 98505