Computer science program moves to the engineering department to better prepare students for industry changes
In July 2019, the Colorado Mesa University computer science program found a new home in the university’s expanding Department of Engineering — now the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
Moving the program from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics to engineering makes a lot of sense, according to Scott Kessler, PhD, department head of computer science
and engineering.
“Computer science has morphed over time,” he said. “What began as a part of the math and business departments has grown in importance for mechanical engineers. They need to learn coding and
Facilitating this change is the rise of mechatronics, a multidisciplinary branch of engineering combining electrical and mechanical systems.
“There isn't’t much of anything you touch that doesn't’t include embedded electronics,” said Kessler, pointing to everyday items like coffee makers and cars. “Because code drives the hardware, the design process is not linear. We see a serious need for engineers that understand electrical engineering and can write code, and computer science grads who can write code and understand how hardware works.“
In July 2019, the Colorado Mesa University computer science program found a new home in the university’s expanding Department of Engineering — now the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
Moving the program from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics to engineering makes a lot of sense, according to Scott Kessler, PhD, department head of computer science
and engineering.
“Computer science has morphed over time,” he said. “What began as a part of the math and business departments has grown in importance for mechanical engineers. They need to learn coding and
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Facilitating this change is the rise of mechatronics, a multidisciplinary branch of engineering combining electrical and mechanical systems.
“There isn't’t much of anything you touch that doesn't’t include embedded electronics,” said Kessler, pointing to everyday items like coffee makers and cars. “Because code drives the hardware, the design process is not linear. We see a serious need for engineers that understand electrical engineering and can write code, and computer science grads who can write code and understand how hardware works.“
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