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Computer Science

Undergraduate Certificate

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The computer is this century’s wheel—an essential technology that nearly all important human endeavors depend on.

» Program Overview

Computer scientists turn this miraculous machine’s potential into power. Beginning with a study of the design and development of automated computation and information processing systems, they incorporate theoretical mathematics, logic, and engineering to improve hardware and software, conceive new applications, explore artificial intelligence, and push the boundaries of automation.

LTU’s certificate in computer science will introduce you to a challenging and rewarding career in a dynamic field with unparalleled projected employment growth. It is the jumping-off point for a wide variety of potential career paths in both the public and private sectors. Opportunities await in such diverse specialties, as computer security, data mining, web applications, game development, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Computer Science professionals are in great demand by private businesses, financial institutions, healthcare providers, and government.

Why LTU?

  • Convenient scheduling built around the needs of working professionals and full-time students, with day and evening classes as well as online opportunities.
  • Tremendous opportunities for professional networking, such as school trips, expos, and meetups.
  • Interdisciplinary projects that promote teambuilding and leadership skills, rooted in a hands-on experiential learning approach.
  • A robust and engaging university culture, replete with social activities, sports, job fairs, and opportunities for membership in professional associations.

» Curriculum

All Courses
COURSE NAME COURSE # CREDITS
Computer Science 1
MCS1514
4
Computer Science 2
MCS2514
4
Software Engineering I
MCS2513
3
Discrete Mathematics
MCS2523
3
Data Structures
MCS2534
3
Intro to Database Systems
MCS3543
3
Computer Architecture and Assembly Programming
MCS1643
3
Theory of Computation
MCS4653
3
Operating Systems
MCS4663
3

Total Credit Hours

29

MCS 1514 and MCS 2514 may be transferred in with a grade of B or better.

» Document Viewer

Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.