A College for Christian Scientists
Geology and Computer Science - the two are more connected than you might think. The components of silica (silicon and oxygen) make up 75% of the Earth’s continental crust; thus silicon is at the heart of what geologists study. Computer scientists rely upon the unique semi-conductor properties of pure silicon to form the basis of the computer hardware industry.
The Silicon Connection FYE Program brings together these scientific disciplines in two full introductory courses: Introductory Geology and Introduction to Programming. Geology and Computer Science are connected not only by silicon, but by common approaches to problem solving through scientific reasoning. We’ll look as well at how research in Geology has been facilitated by the field of Computer Science.
The Introductory Geology course taught by Janis Treworgy gives you an opportunity to learn about the internal and external processes that form and shape the Earth as we see it today. From this understanding, you will learn to interpret the processes that create the landforms around us. You will never look at your surroundings in the same way as you enhance your observation skills and analytical thought process through in-class and field activities.
In the Introduction to Programming course taught by Ken Johnson, you will learn to program a computer using the C++ or Java programming language. You’ll explore problem solving through algorithm development, program structure and design, arithmetic and Boolean logical operations,
and binary numbering systems.
Explore the connections between two science disciplines that will ground you in the practice of problem solving!
*Note: This FYE program conflicts with a course needed for the music major which starts fall of freshman year. Choose another FYE program if interested in a music major.
