FAQ
Questions and answers, written by Computer Science majors, about the Computer Science department at MCLA.
- What type of computer languages will this program cover?
- The MCLA Computer Science program covers several languages. The most prevalent programming language used is Java. C++ will also be covered as well as Pic Basic (elective), XHTML, PHP and MYSQL.
- Will this program cover the software side of computer science or the hardware side?
- We predominantly cover software; however we still have a several courses for hardware. These courses cover a vast amount of information and gives great hands on experience.
- How large is the department?
- The department has been growing exponentially year by year. All though we have a small amount of teachers we have a growing student base. The average class size is anywhere from 6-14 students.
- What type of programs will I be making?
- You code many kinds of programs, from calculators to Galiga. This is a hands on computer science program. You aren’t just going to be reading about programs, you’re going to be coding them.
- Where can I see examples of student work?
- You may visit student web pages here.