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Why study Bioinformatics and Computational Biology BS - Computer Science and Engineering Concentration at UB?

Computer Science is a diverse and ubiquitous field, touching people's lives in many ways. UB offers BA, BS, and BS/MS degree options for Computer Science. The BS Computer Science program at UB provides a solid foundation in software development, computer science theory and systems, and offers students the flexibility to specialize in areas such as machine learning, robotics, databases, data mining, distributed systems, networking, data intensive computing, and computer architecture. The program offers many opportunities to engage outside the classroom setting. Outside the classroom setting students can join student clubs, like the Association for Computing Machinery and Scientists, work as undergraduate teaching assistants, and participate in research projects. Our graduates go on to rewarding careers in industry and pursue graduate degrees. The BS in Computer Science degree is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Committee of ABET.

Learning Outcomes

The curriculum is designed to meet several educational objectives. These broad statements describe what we expect our graduates to achieve within a few years of graduation. Our program educational objectives are:

To work productively as computer scientists, including supportive and leadership roles on multidisciplinary teams
Communicate effectively, recognize and incorporate societal needs and constraints in their professional endeavors, and practice their profession with high regard to legal and ethical responsibilities
Engage in life-long learning, such as graduate study, to remain current in their profession and be leaders in our global technological society
In addition, the curriculum provides opportunities for students to develop the following knowledge, skills, and behaviors by the time of graduation:
(a) An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the programs student outcomes and to the discipline
(b) An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution
(c) An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs
(d) An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal
(e) An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities
(f) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
(g) An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society
(h) Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development
(i) An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.

Career Outlook

Skills gained in this program include:

Communication
Group/team work experience & special project knowledge
Teaching
Programming language concepts
Knowledge of operating systems
Designing
Testing/analyzing/problem-solving
Abstract & formal reasoning
Selling and marketing concepts

Career Choices

Most students with bachelor's degrees obtain jobs in the fields of computing and applications programming or related areas such as systems analysis and design. Some of the jobs are in scientific or technical industries for which a considerable knowledge of mathematics is also desirable. Others are involved in programming for business where the mathematics background is less necessary. There are also jobs concerned with writing programs that facilitate the use of computers for applications.