Study core areas of computer science and advance to courses on algorithms, artificial intelligence, databases, natural language processing, neural networks, human-computer interaction and security.
As a computer science major or minor, you'll learn to analyze complex problems and to critically evaluate potential solutions. You'll also become versed in core areas of computer science including systems, theory and algorithms. You'll apply that knowledge in the senior seminar and an optional independent senior project or thesis, as well as in electives that include artificial intelligence, databases natural language processing, neural networks, human-computer interaction and security.
What You’ll Study
- Techniques for identifying, formulating and solving complex problems
- Discrete mathematics and data structures
- Systems, programming languages and algorithms
- Current topics in computer science
Research at Pomona
Animating Asterism
Research under Professor Osborn allowed Katiana Wieser ’24 to explore the underlying complexities and logic that make video games possible while also questioning how to lower the barrier of entry into video game creation through Asterism: A Game Engine Engine. Through this research she has been able to use her personal interest in animation to add new features to the existing lab work.
Text Simplification
Conducting research with Professor David Kauchak allowed Justin Long ’24 to explore a fascinating subfield of computer science that he likely would not have been exposed to otherwise. Throughout the process, he fostered a more holistic approach to computer science while also strengthening academic and practical skills he can take beyond college.
Sim-to-Real Transferability
Christy Marchese ’24 has worked with Professor Anthony Clark in the Autonomous Robotics and Complex Systems Lab, researching methods to bridge the sim-to-real transferability gap for mobile robots. She has been able to explore a variety of activities within the lab from building robot parts in CAD to designing and implementing novel neural network architectures.
The Computer Science Department arranges the curriculum in a way that strives to balance practical applications and theoretical foundations. There are a variety of electives, from AI to human-computer interaction, that allow us to explore our passions. My favorite part about the discipline is the various subfields and industries one can break into with computer science.