Computer science is the study of the theoretical and practical aspects of computer technology and computer usage. The department offers courses on a wide range of topics, many of which include a mathematical component. UC Santa Cruz offers both the bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees, as well as the master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees, in computer science. Besides offering instructional courses, the Computer Science Department engages in a substantial research program in which both advanced undergraduates and graduate students participate.

News Chancellor conveys awards for achievements in diversity UC Santa Cruz research team earns NASA award Computer Science Ph.D. student Sarah K. Tyler awarded the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship UC Santa Cruz Part Of Team To Receive Grant to Research Electronics Heat Management National engineering honor society installs chapter at UC Santa Cruz

Events Summer Research Poster Session, Tuesday, August 19, 3:00 pm, Engineering 2 Courtyard Michael Mateas, CITRIS Research Exchange: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Games as an Expressive Medium, Wednesday, September 3, 12:00 pm, Engineering 2 Room 506 Sharon Daniel, CITRIS Research Exchange: New Media Documentary: Technology for Social Inclusion, Wednesday, September 10, 12:00 pm, Engineering 2 Room 506 Dan Kammen, CITRIS Research Exchange: Science and Policy Innovations for Deep Cuts in Carbon Emissions, Wednesday, September 17, 12:00 pm, Engineering 2 Room 506