What is Computer Science?
Computer science is the systematic study of computational systems and computability. It includes theories for understanding the analysis, design, implementation, validation and verification of solutions to complex problems, as well as the elicitation, representation, manipulation and visualization of knowledge. More simply put, computer scientists learn what a computer can and cannot do, how computers can most effectively organize, store, retrieve and display information, and how computers can appear to behave intelligently. Building on the core ideas of a liberal education, the computer science major at Southern Virginia University combines theory with hands-on training and practical experiences to develop skills in problem solving, programming, communication and collaboration in order to help students realize their potential to assume leadership roles in an increasingly technical world.