Computer Science Certificate

The Computer Science Certificate program provides students with requisite skills for entry-level positions. The program is especially suited to those who wish to gain more marketable or updated skills. For more information, call Stacy Walker, Program Coordinator, at (203) 285-2462 or email swalker@gatewayct.edu.

Program Outcomes

• Identify the principle components of a computer system and describe their typical characteristics
• Solve problems and develop algorithms using control structure abstractions of sequence, selection, and repetition, following a disciplined approach
• Describe the social responsibilities of the computing professional and the impact of computing on society
• Discuss the organization of the Internet and demonstrate the ability to use various Internet tools
• Describe LAN topologies, protocols, transmission media, and access methods
• Analyze, design, code, test, and debug sophisticated and complex programs in two high-level languages using appropriate software design methodologies and design and query a relational database using Structured Query Language (SQL).