Computer Science

Collection Development Policy Statement

Library's Collection Development Objectives

Provide support for curriculum development and research at the bachelor's, Master's and doctorate degree levels. Maintain resources focusing on the theoretical and pragmatic areas of computer science and also facilitating the department's involvement in the Robotics Research Laboratory, Software Engineering Laboratory, and the Concurrent Computing Laboratory for Materials Simulation.

Curriculum Program Descriptions

An undergraduate minor and major in computer science are available. The undergraduate computer science curriculum is structured around basic courses in computer science and mathematics preparing students for graduate studies or for careers in computer science. The graduate program provides training to prepare students for research careers in universities or industrial laboratories. The department supports the Interdepartmental M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs in Engineering Science.

B.S. in Computer Science

M.S. in System Science

Ph.D. in Computer Science

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Areas of Specialization/Research

• Algorithms
• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer architecture
• Computer Graphics
• Computer Networks
• Database management
• Fuzzy set theory
• High-performance computing
• Information retrieval
• Information Science
• Knowledge-based Systems
• Object-Orientd Systems
• Operating systems
• Programming languages and compilers
• Robotics
• Scientific Computation & Simulation
• Scientific Visualization
• Software engineering
• Wireless Networks

New and Expanding Areas of Interest

• Embedded Systems Programming
• Object-oriented software
• Non-monotonic lgoic
• Robotics

CD ROMs, Electronic Books, Remotely Accessed Texts

LSU Libraries will purchase CD ROM works on a case by case basis when requested by faculty members or graduate students in need of enhanced capabilities afforded by CD ROMs. The LSU Libraries recognizes that electronic information, e-books, electronic paper, etc. merit attention. The purchase of access to remote data and texts, such as J-STOR and others, will be pursued when the ownership of remote products will benefit the greatest number of students, staff, and faculty at the best possible price. Purchase of remotely accessed texts must follow the policy and procedures set forth in Procedures for Acquiring and Processing Electronic Resources.

Classed Analysis

See Appendix A.

Prepared: January 15, 1998
Updated: October 28, 2008