Collection Development Policy: Computer Science
Subject Librarian: Kirby Cheng
Date: 6/23/2021 updated
Purpose of policy
The collection development policy guides the development and management of the collection of computer Science and Informatics.
Program Description
The Computer Science and Information Informatics Department's mission is to provide its students with up-to-date knowledge in the computer science and information systems disciplines, ensure that they have clear core concepts, and equip them with problem solving and decision-making skills.
Areas of established specialization
- Database management systems
- Operating systems
- Software engineering
- Parallel and distributed computing
- Computer networks
- Wireless networking
- Information security
- Bioinformatics
- Computer graphics
- Computer vision
- Cognitive science
- Artificial intelligence
- Image processing
- Computer architecture
- Visualization in science and medicine
- Algorithm analysis
- Embedded systems
Changes in user population for most recent five years
Hired a new faculty with research interests on quantum computing, algorithm analysis and design.
New and expanding areas of interest
- Data mining
- Big data
- Mobile computing
- Game programming
- Quantum computing
- Network security
- Online education
Recent changes (past five years) in courses taught, program focus, or faculty interest
Faculty have started to offer the courses in the following areas: data mining, big data, mobile computing, game programming, quantum computing, network security, new programming languages, etc.
Degrees Offered
- Master of Science in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science in Informatics
Clientele
The primary clientele are the undergraduate students, faculty, and staff of the Computer Science & Informatics Department. Other IUSB faculty and student may also use the collection.