BS Computer Science

St. Olaf s Computer Science (CS) curriculum offers a breadth-first introduction to CS and develops the analytical thinking skills needed for later courses. From the first course, the program emphasizes a hands-on approach to teaching, with a focus on learning intellectual concepts through concrete exercises. The courses span national expectations for CS curricula, and the CS program embraces its liberal arts context in the organization of its major, its emphasis on teamwork and communication skills, its involvement in interdisciplinary projects, and its distinctive, integrated interest in ethical issues in software design.