Computer Science
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Chair: Steven Stepanek
Jacaranda Hall (JD) 4503
(818) 677-3398
www.csun.edu/compsci/
Staff
Julie Corelli (Office Manager), Jennifer Wong
Faculty
Jack Alanen, Prasanta Barkataki, Michael Barnes, Richard Covington,
Steven Fitzgerald, Peter Gabrovsky, Robert Lingard, Richard Lorentz,
Robert McIlhenny, Gloria Melara, John Noga, Son Pham, Diane
Schwartz, Steven Stepanek, Brenda Timmerman, Ginter Trybus, George
(Taehyung) Wang, Jeff Wiegley, Bahram Zartoshty
Emeritus Faculty
Philip Gilbert, Ruth Horgan, Larry Lichten, Dorothy Miller, John Motil,
David Salomon
Programs
Undergraduate:
B.S., Computer Science
Minor in Computer Science
Graduate:
M.S., Computer Science
M.S., Software Engineering
The Major
Computing technology has an impact on almost every aspect of daily
life. Computer applications abound in art, business, entertainment,
science, engineering and medicine. For students who think logically,
enjoy solving problems and have an interest in software development,
Computer Science is a good study choice.
Students develop skills in logical thinking, creative problem-solv-
ing and communication. Classes often incorporate a team approach,
requiring clear communication among members as they solve a prob-
lem and explain their solution to others.
Students gain both hands-on design experience as well as theoretical
knowledge. This combination of skills provides an advantage to gradu-
ating students because of the broad range of skills possessed.
Classes are generally small, averaging less than 25 students. The
faculty work on such fascinating topics as virtual reality, high-speed
networks, parallel computing, computer security, embedded applica-
tions, Internet technologies and multimedia. Students work alongside
faculty in department labs equipped with state-of-the-art computing
equipment.
Students can gain extra experience in the Student Chapter of the
ACM (affiliated with the national organization), which hosts technical
and social activ