Every Doane Computer Science graduate will have at least one major independent project, developed as part of their senior capstone course. In addition, there are opportunities to engage in undergraduate research projects, while working one-on-one with Doane faculty members. Current research areas of interest include machine learning (neural networks and genetic algorithms), virtual reality applications developed in Doane’s VR lab, computer vision as applied to the natural sciences, and high-performance computing utilizing Doane’s very own supercomputer, Onyx. Many of these capstone and research projects have led to conference publications and presentations by Doane students.
The Information Science and Technology Department offers two majors, Computing and Information Systems. Each involve the same four core courses and the same two focus areas (software development and information technology). Students can explore both majors before choosing one and can pursue either focus area from both majors.
The Computing program is designed to immerse the student in experiences which will allow them to gain competencies that are both technical and non-technical, but mutually essential to be successful in the industry.
Our students are expected to be active participants in their learning during class time. You should also expect to engage as developing professionals through a community service project, internship, and capstone project along with research opportunities in machine learning, parallel processing and virtual reality.
Computing students engage with concepts integral to virtually every facet of our modern world. They use logical thinking, technical expertise, abstraction, ethical decision-making, business acumen, psychology, communication, and other skills in their problem-solving processes.
Students will recognize the ubiquitous nature of computing in our world as they interact with other programs. As students intentionally practice the computing and non-computing skills, they will understand how our discipline is interconnected with many other campus programs.
The computing program is built to develop students as real-world problem-solvers. We work hard to ensure that the computing and non-computing skills learned enable our students to leave Doane and become effective software engineers, cybersecurity specialists, or other computing professionals. These skills also allow them to be successful problem solvers in different communities outside their profession.
Computing students engage with concepts integral to virtually every facet of our modern world. They use logical thinking, technical expertise, abstraction, ethical decision-making, business acumen, psychology, communication, and other skills in their problem-solving processes.
Students will recognize the ubiquitous nature of computing in our world as they interact with other programs. As students intentionally practice the computing and non-computing skills, they will understand how our discipline is interconnected with many other campus programs.
The computing program is built to develop students as real-world problem-solvers. We work hard to ensure that the computing and non-computing skills learned enable our students to leave Doane and become effective software engineers, cybersecurity specialists, or other computing professionals. These skills also allow them to be successful problem solvers in different communities outside their profession.
