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Computer science is the catalyst for every evolutionary — and revolutionary — step in computer development. From mathematical theories, data structures and algorithms to the operating systems and programs that employ them, an understanding of computer science is essential if you wish to develop the next advances in computer technology and applications.

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THE POWER TO SUCCEED IN TODAY'S ENVIRONMENT — AND TOMORROW'S. While you will certainly develop plenty of expertise using current methods, theories and software, Marquette’s program will provide you with a background in the principles and foundations of computer science and mathematics, enabling you to adapt to constantly evolving technologies.

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INTERNSHIPS. Because you’ll start your computer science courses right away, you’ll develop enough expertise to start using your major through internships, typically in your junior year, in Milwaukee and nationwide.

MORE JAVA PLEASE. Marquette continues to be a national leader in using Java network computers for instruction. UNIX and Windows operating systems are used throughout the curriculum.

PAS DE DEUX, HOW ABOUT YOU? As an undergrad, you can be a computer consultant for Milwaukee-area organizations like the Milwaukee Ballet Co., where our students have developed a donor-tracking system, or GE Healthcare, where students have identified technologies for global communications.l

YOU WANT ACCESS? Marquette has more than 600 computers loaded with the latest software for your use. And, with our port-per-pillow residence halls, you’ll have access to the university’s extremely high-bandwidth network just about everywhere.

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Suggested curriculum

Your major courses blue.

Freshman

Calculus
Discrete Mathematics
Programming in Java
Software Design
Rhetoric and Composition I & II
Foreign Language I & II
Growth of Western Civ. I or II or Social-behavioral Science Elective

Sophomore

Data Structures I & II
Hardware Systems
Operating Systems
Introduction to Theology
Philosophy of Human Nature
Literature Elective
Individual and Social Behavior Elective

Junior

Three Computer Science Electives
Math Elective
Programming Languages
Science and Nature Elective
Theory of Ethics
Literature Elective
Natural Science Elective

Senior

System Modeling
Four Computer Science Electives
Diverse Cultures Elective
Theology Electives
Philosophy Elective
Electives

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH IT

Marquette’s computer science majors are usually snapped up right after graduation, if not before. Job placement has been hovering around 100 percent for the past several years. Our graduates typically work as systems analysts, programmers, database administrators, engineers or researchers for firms such as: