Computer Science and Software Engineering

Administration
Ankur Gupta, PhD, Department Chair

Professors
Zhi-Hong Chen, PhD; Ankur Gupta, PhD; Panagiotis K. Linos, PhD; Jonathan P. Sorenson, PhD

Associate Professor
Ryan Rybarczyk, PhD

Assistant Professor
Munirul Haque, PhD

Lecturer

Kelly Van Busum, ABD

Department Website
www.butler.edu/arts-sciences/computer-science-software-engineering/

Why Study Computer Science or Software Engineering?

These disciplines are an excellent choice for students who enjoy problem solving and are good at mathematics and the sciences. Good communication skills are also a plus, as this type of work is typically done in small groups or as part of a team. Computers and software have become essential tools in all disciplines, so you can pair the study of computer science or software engineering with a major or minor in any other area of study, including the sciences, business, fine arts, or the humanities. Employment prospects in computer science and software engineering are excellent.

Why Study Computer Science or Software Engineering at Butler?

Our Engineering Projects in Community Service Program combines service learning with the practice of software engineering; student-run teams develop software for charity and nonprofit clients
Our supercomputer is available for student research projects, with possible support available through the Honors Program and the Butler Summer Institute
Our students learn parallel programming theory and techniques both in the first-year-level CS142 course and in the junior/senior-level CS452 course
Most of our students add a second major or minor and still graduate on time
Quality internships and part-time jobs are plentiful in the Indianapolis area
Our alumni are active and engaged, not only in mentoring our students and visiting for pizza lunches with our students, but also in advising the department on curriculum and career preparation
Students can choose their electives to fulfill the requirements of one or more of our three tracks: Game Design, Cybersecurity, or Artificial Intelligence. Tracks are available for all three of our degree programs.

Our software engineering program prepares students for professional careers as software system designers, developers, testers, maintainers, and project managers. Our computer science program is more broad-based and prepares students not only for a variety of careers in the computing disciplines, such as systems or database administration and web development, but also for graduate study either in computer science or a related discipline, or for professional programs such as law school.

Degree Programs

Major in Computer Science (BS, BA)
Major in Software Engineering (BS,)
Minor in Computer Science

Computer Science Student Learning Outcomes

Analyze and solve mathematics-based problems
Understand and explain the main concepts, principles, algorithms, data structures, and theories of computer science
Write programs and develop software to solve problems
Communicate and work effectively in teams
Articulate one’s role in society as a computing professional, including ethical, legal, and social obligations

Software Engineering Student Learning Outcomes

Analyze and solve mathematics-based problems
Understand and explain the main concepts, principles, algorithms, data structures, and theories of computer science and software engineering
Write programs and develop software to solve problems
Communicate and work effectively in teams
Articulate one’s role in society as a computing professional, including ethical, legal, and social obligations
Acquire and synthesize new knowledge for software development in specific application domains

Programs

Major

Minor

Other Programs

Cybersecurity Track

Courses

Computer Science

Software Engineering