Information Technology
Ryota Matsuura, Regents Hall (Math) 507
507-786-3417
matsuura@stolaf.edu
Campus contact person: Ryota Matsuura, Professor of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science (MSCS); MSCS Department Chair; and Computer Science Program Director
Overview of Information Technology Pre-Professional Area of Study
St. Olaf’s computer science major provides a deep foundation for applied computing fields since the concepts of computer science provide insights into all forms of computing and because St. Olaf’s program emphasizes “hands-on” experience to build up valuable technical skills and strong liberal arts interpersonal skills. The following courses are particularly recommended.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended for information technology | ||
| Software Design and Implementation and Software Design and Implementation Lab (0.25) | ||
| Ethical Issues in Software Design | ||
| Operating Systems | ||
| Programming Languages | ||
| Topics in Computer Science | ||
| Economics and business courses related to business and accounting | ||
| Internships in industry and/or on-campus with Information Technology (IT) | ||
| Recommended for information systems | ||
| Ethical Issues in Software Design | ||
| Topics in Computer Science | ||