Computer Science
Dr. Justin Greenly, chair
Dr. Tyler Brown
Dr. David Dombrowski
Rev. Dr. Stephen Frezza, PSEM
Dr. Michael Seibert
The Engineering and Computing programs at Franciscan University of Steubenville aim to prepare students to bring value to people through the development of technology. The department offers five different degree pathways: Computer Information Science, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, and various Dual-Degree “Pre-Engineering” options in collaboration with partner schools. Each pathway offers students the opportunity to develop competence in a wide variety of engineering and computing disciplines and leverages the University’s commitment to Dynamic Orthodoxy with coursework and retreats that foster virtue formation and are built firmly on the Catholic intellectual tradition.
Mission
The mission of the Engineering and Computing Department is to form the intellectual and spiritual minds of the students through rigorous academic study, practical application of course material in internship and co-op opportunities, and retreat programs that focus on the continuous growth of virtues in the lives of students. The Engineering programs emphasize the development of professional and personal virtue unique to the Franciscan educational culture, preparing students to successfully seek employment in their chosen industry, while living in Truth and developing in virtue.
Program Educational Objectives:
The engineering and computing programs at Franciscan University of Steubenville form graduates in virtue who are armed to rebuild the Church and sanctify the world. By educating and forming technically competent and personally balanced disciples of Jesus Christ who are prepared personally and professionally to act as leaven in transforming the culture, the programs succeed in delivering to the world joyful and courageous individuals who proclaim the truth of the Gospel from the heart of the Church. The programs foster a community of encounter and conversion, including the students, faculty, staff, alumni, and employers.
Aims:
The Computer Information Science Major implements the curriculum suggested by the Association of Information Technology Professionals. The program includes a substantial selection of business and accounting courses in addition to the required computer courses. The overall aim of the program is to provide sufficient expertise in both computing and business topics to approach information processing with confidence and understanding.
Assessment Learning Goals:
- The student should be able to learn non-trivial computer information skills on his own.
- The student should be able to express his knowledge of computer information science orally and in writing.
- The student should be prepared to apply sound ethical principles to questions of technology use.
- The student should be able to apply his knowledge of computer information science to various platforms and languages.
Computer Science Course Descriptions