Computer Science
The Computer Science major focuses on computer programming, software engineering and computing theory. The skills and abilities taught are in high demand and may be applied in all U.S. Air Force career fields. Computer Science majors who become cyber operations officers conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations; establish and operate combat communications capabilities; operate, maintain and defend computer and communications networks; provide command and control capabilities; and contribute to the development and acquisition of new systems.
Computer Science majors who become pilots (including test pilots) will have greater insight into their aircraft and weapons systems highly dependent on software systems. They might also contribute to units by developing applications that improve mission effectiveness through operations support, data analysis, scheduling and resource management.
The Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
Potential Job Assignments
Within the Air Force
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Outside the Air Force
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SAMPLE COURSES
- Computer Organization and Architecture
- Information Storage and Retrieval
- Software Dev for Mobile Devices
- Artificial Intelligence
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
4-DEGREE | 3-DEGREE | 2-DEGREE | 1-DEGREE |
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Beh Sci 110 Chem 100 Physics 110 English 111 History 100 Math 141 Math 142 CompSci 110 For Lang 1 For Lang 2 |
Comp Sci 210 Comp Sci 220 Comp Sci 351 Math 340 Physics 215 Bio 215 / Chem 200 Philos 210 ECE 315 English 211 Law 220 MSS 251 |
CompSci 330 CompSci 350 CompSci 467 CS Math Opt MechEng 220 Econ 201 CompSci 364 CompSci 380 CompSci 483 Pol Sci 211 Math 356 Adv Open Opt |
CompSci 426 CompSci 453 CompSci 454 CompSci Opt 1 CompSci Opt 2 AeroEng 315 SocSci 311 Hist 300 AstroEng 310 Adv Socio |
Computer Science majors must take Introduction to Programming (Comp Sci 210) in the fall of their 3-degree year or validate the course.
ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
The Computer Science degree is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
Program Educational Objectives
To ensure the success of our graduates, we prepare them to achieve the following Program Educational Objectives within two to five years after graduation:
- Recognition as successful Air Force officers through demonstration of their ability to:
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- Rapidly acquire required knowledge
- Lead others effectively
- Apply ethical and moral standards
- Improve unit performance by application of organizational skills
- Make sound decisions based on critical thinking
- Communicate effectively
- Selection for career training on, or ahead of, schedule, and for a progression of assignments of increasing responsibility
- Demonstrated ability to solve Air Force technical problems
- Success in continuing education
These objectives are assessed through Student Outcomes—the skills, knowledge and behaviors students should acquire before graduation.
Student outcomes
Graduates of our program will have the ability to:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline
- Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions
- Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats
The number of cadets graduated or enrolled in the Computer Science major in May of the indicated year are listed below:
CONTACT US
HQ USAFA/DFCS
2354 Fairchild Drive, Suite 6G-101
United States Air Force Academy, CO 80840
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