Welcome to the Department of Computer Science

The Computer Science department offers academic assistance to all students, with specific classes also benefiting from teaching assistants. Students seeking assistance during a wider range of hours may also visit the Math & Computer Science Tutoring Center. 

Learn more about the Academic Help Center.

At Salisbury University, computer science students have access to state-of-the-art technology. There are three research/teaching/study labs accessible by students: Henson High Performance Computing Lab is equipped with 34 Linux stations configured for computing intensive jobs across multiple machines as a cluster, with multiple GPUs/CPUs; a 30-station teaching lab with Windows/Linux dual system; and a 10- station general purpose study lab connected to HPCL with Linux.

The REAL Robotics/Drone lab located off campus is equipped with robotics, DJI Phantom III & IV drones and MakerBot Replicator 2X 3D printers and students can use this lab for their class projects and undergraduate research projects on various application of the equipment.

The Cyber Security lab houses an isolated network of 6-seat physical hosts with various operating systems, file servers, and virtual machines and networks that are hosted on physical servers. Students can use the security lab for their class projects and undergraduate research activities on various cyber security topics such as penetration testing, hackathons, capturing the flag events, and other cyber security related exercises.

• All labs are open only to computer science students with ID card access.

Undergraduate research is a strong emphasis in our program. Our faculty members are actively involved in research activities. Many computer science students choose to engage in projects with faculty, some of which have led to student or student/faculty publications in refereed journals. Projects have been presented at professional meetings, Salisbury University's annual Student Research Conference (SUSRC), and some have won awards. Here are some undergraduate research opportunities we offer:

• NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Explore Emerging Computing in Science and Engineering (EXERCISE) program.
• Students engaged in faculty-mentored research may be funded by grants from Salisbury University, the Henson School and individual faculty members.
• Students may receive college credit for their research with a professor. Registration for the research project (COSC 390) must be approved prior to starting work on that project.

Learn more about any of these opportunities.

Directed Consulting is the centerpiece of the Center for Applied Mathematics & Science (CAMS) and is a four credit undergraduate course which provides students with the opportunity to work on a real - not just realistic - problem for a client. While providing this educational experience for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) students, CAMS helps businesses, industries and educational agencies solve problems in strategic ways.

Learn more about Directed Consulting or check the Course Catalog .

To enhance classroom learning, our internship program provides an academically coordinated professional experience for our students. Throughout the year, our students can work in private sectors, government agencies and non-profit organizations, use their computer science skills to solve real-world problems and earn credits applied towards their degree.

Learn more about current internships and the process.

Student Clubs are student organized, faculty supported groups that engage in extracurricular activities, support departmental scholarship, and organize computer science related events. Current math and computer science-related clubs: Cybersecurity Club, GULLs Robotics Club, Math & Computer Science Club, and Women in STEM Club. Some club-sponsored programs include:

• Mentorship Program:
  This program allows new students to choose an upperclassman as their mentor. Mentors will share their academic experiences and help the mentees develop strong study habits and proper time management skills. Mentors also help the new students meet fellow classmates and increase their social interactions.
   
• Gull Code Competition
  This is an annual programming competition organized by the club. Participants compete in groups of three to write programs in C++ or Java to solve given problems. Top teams will receive prize money. There will also door prizes and free food and T shirts for all participants. We invite a variety of employers to join the event so our students can connect with them and seek potential internship and job opportunities.

Learn more about Student Clubs.

Salisbury University Chapter of UPE was established in spring 2017. UPE is an international honor society in computing and information disciplines. The mission of SU Chapter of UPE is to stimulate students' interest in computer science, promote high scholarship, and recognize academic excellence. Computer science students are eligible for membership by completing at least 60 semester hours of undergraduate credit including 16 semester hours in the computer science courses, an overall grade point average of at least 3.0, a grade point average of at least 3.0 in all computer science coursework and must rank in the top 35 percent of computer science students at SU. Note that this is a lifetime membership and our department will pay for your membership fees ($60 per member). This UPE membership will also automatically qualify you for being a member of SU's honor convocation. Your name will be printed in the honor convocation's booklet. For more information, contact Dr. Yaping Jing, SU UPE faculty advisor or check out SU UPE chapter website for past events .

Many opportunities exist for people with a computer science degree and a strong problem solving and communication skills. For example, we have graduates working as software engineer at large corporations such as Google, Microsoft, Yelp, Lockheed Martin, Booz Allen Hamilton, JP Morgan as well as government agencies such as NASA and NSA. Here are some possible career paths for our students:

• Software and web development
• Cloud Engineering
• Cyber-Security sector
• Data analytics
• Database Administration
• Entrepreneurship

Some of our graduates also decide to go to graduate schools and their solid undergraduate education helps them get accepted by many prestige graduate schools. They continue to earn advanced degrees in different specialization.

For more information and resources pertaining to your career in computer science, visit SU's Career Services.

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