Computer Science
Jeffrey J. McConnell, Department of Computer Science, Director.
As computers increase their impact on all areas of life, knowledge of how to apply computers to the task at hand is an increasingly important skill. The Computer Science Certificate Program gives students a strong foundation in computer science concepts without sacrifice to their primary field of study. Students who complete the certificate program will have an in-depth knowledge of programming, an understanding of computer hardware and theory and advanced study in topics related to the student’s future plans.
The Computer Science Certificate Program is a 29-credit-hour curriculum designed to be taken independently or in conjunction with another degree at Canisius College. There are both majors and minors in computer science for students who would like a greater or lesser background in the field.
Candidates for admission to the certificate program, whether presently Canisius students or not, must apply to the program director. Before being admitted to the program, candidates must complete CSC 108, CSC 109, or CSC 110, and both CSC 111 and CSC 111L all with a grade of at least B-.
Admission
Prospective Computer Science Certificate students must have a cumulative G.P.A of at least 2.0 earning a grade of at least a B- in CSC 111 and CSC 111L, as well as any other computer science courses taken to date. Students wishing to become a computer science certificate student should file a Computer Science Declaration application with the Computer Science Department (form available in WTC 207). On the acceptance into the certificate program, students will be assigned an advisor in the department.
The performance of all certificate students is subject to review relative to their continuation in the program. Academic record (at least a 2.0 overall G.P.A.), computer science course record (at least a 2.0 G.P.A. in all computer science courses and labs) and the demonstration of necessary skills will be the basis of the evaluation. Students not performing up to the necessary standards will be advised of the problem and the recommended corrective actions.
Computer Science Certificate Program:
| One course from: | (3 credits) | ||
| BIF 101 Introduction to Bioinformatics CSC 108 Introduction to Web Computing CSC 109 A Robotics Introduction to Computer Science CSC 110 Introduction to Computing |
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| CSC 111 Introduction to Programming | (4 credits) | ||
| CSC 212 Data and Files Structure | (4 credits) | ||
| CSC 213 Large Scale Programming | (4 credits) | ||
| CSC 253 Computer Hardware | (3 credits) | ||
| CSC 281 Automata and Algorithms | (3 credits) | ||
| Computer Science electives: two 300-400 level CSC courses | (8 credits) | ||
| TOTAL (8 courses) | (29 credits) | ||
Women's Studies
Dr. Jane E. Fisher, Department of English, Director.
The goal of the Women’s Studies Program is to explore the complexities of women’s lives and experiences, leading to a more complete understanding of humanity as a whole. The subject matter of women’s studies is all of women’s experience as it has been constructed and described for and by women in a gendered world. The program emphasizes contemporary issues that affect women, the historical experiences of women, and the authority of female voices in literature, art, politics and rhetoric.
Women’s Studies is designed for students planning careers in which interaction with women is an important aspect (e.g. business, law, health related professions and education) and for students who want to enrich their understanding of how women have shaped their world. For this reason, the Women’s Studies Program is multi-disciplinary and comparative. The Women’s Studies Program offers a certificate and a minor which are described below. The director of the program will appoint an advisor who will help the student choose appropriate courses in either the Women’s Studies Certificate Program or the minor.
All Women’s Studies courses except WST 201 are offered in traditional academic departments and meet the criteria established by those departments with regard to area studies or majors. The program provides the student with a multi-disciplinary program in place of free electives and a strategy for coordinating a number of courses in the core curriculum to reflect an interest in women’s studies.
Women's Studies Certificate Program:
| WST 201 Introduction to Women's Studies (grade of C or better required) | (3 credits) | |
| Women's Studies electives: seven courses approved for Women's Studies credit | (21 credits) | |
| TOTAL (8 courses) | (24 credits) | |
Women's Studies Minor:
| WST 201 Introduction to Women's Studies (grade of C or better required credits) | (3 credits) | |
| Humanities electives: two courses approved for Women's Studies credit | (6 credits) | |
| Social and natural sciences electives: two courses approved for Women's Studies credit | (6 credits) | |
| TOTAL (5 courses) | (15 credits) | |
COURSES 2007-2009
WST 201 Introduction to Women’s Studies 3 credits
The study of women’s roles and achievements from a feminist perspective, including contributions as well as barriers to full participation in all aspects of society. (AS II)
WST 498 Internship
WST 499 Independent Study
Courses approved for Women’s Studies credit are as follows. Course descriptions may be found in the appropriate departmental listing.
BIO 321 Biology of Women (AS I)
CLS 214 Classical Drama Then and Now (AS III)
COM 304 Family Communication
COM 327 Gender Differences in Communication
CRJ 337 Violence and the Family
ENG 203 Identity and Culture (AS III)
ENG 210 Motherhood in Literature and FilmENG 262 Images of Aging in Literature (AS III)
ENG 309 Modern British LiteratureENG 311 Women Writers
ENG 312 American Women Poets: Reading and Writing (AS III)
ENG 313 Literature and Psychology (AS III)
ENG 317 Heroes and Heroines in American Literature
ENG 319 Early American Literature: The Problem of Passion
ENG 368 Native American Literature ENG 377 Images of Women (Area III)
FAH 259 Women and Art
HIS 211 Women in the Western World (AS IV) (ICD)
HIS 290 The Family in American HistoryHIS 367 Slavery
HIS 395 History of American Women PHI 358 Contemporary Philosophy (AS V)
PHI 382 Gender and Philosophy (AS V)
PHI 404 Women and Work
PSY 318 Social Psychology (AS II)PSY 329 Leadership and Motivation
RST 420 Feminine Role in Religion (AS VI)
SOC 291 Gender and SocietySOC 359 Women and Crime
SOC 390 Marriage and Families