Georgia Institute of Technology College of Computing
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| Established | 1964/1988[1] |
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| Type | Public |
| Dean | Richard DeMillo[2] |
| Faculty | 120[2] |
| Undergraduates | 878[3] |
| Postgraduates | 565[3] |
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
| Website | www.cc.gatech.edu |
The College of Computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology [4] is the oldest computing program in the world,[1] with their roots stretching back to an Information Science degree established in 1964.[1] In 1988, Tech president John Patrick Crecine elevated the School of Information and Computer Science to become the College of Computing, making Georgia Tech the second university to do so, after Carnegie-Mellon University.[1]
Beyond using contemporary computer technology, the College of Computing also seeks new concepts and technology, with symbiotic connections to departments in other Colleges of Georgia Tech, in a holistic manner, such as combining with studies in human psychology, medical science, liberal arts, and business (e-commerce). As an example of the inter-disciplinary symbiosis connections, the degree program for B.S. in Computational Media is offered jointly within Georgia Tech's Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, with each College fostering advancements in the other.
The College of Computing also has a tradition of a symbiosis between faculty and students: since the early years, older students have been assisting professors in research, even with some students becoming technology team heroes and champions of new computer and software systems at Georgia Tech. Faculty members in the College of Computing have been receptive to new technology developed with students, rather than demanding outside ideas and "not invented here" computer systems. Some staff members have even returned, years later, to become professors, as in the case of the late Professor Alton P. ("Pete") Jensen.[1]
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[edit] History
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The history of the Georgia Tech College of Computing spans over 43 years.[1] Briefly stated, as a field of study, the concept began in 1963 as an amalgam, already a symbiosis between departments, combining library science with mathematics plus computer technology,[1] which became the 1964 "M.S. in Information Science" degree; in 1970, the school allowed a minor degree, for all Georgia Tech students, and was renamed as the "School of Information and Computer Science" (ICS); in 1988 the School was broadened as the "College of Computing" (1 of 6), with its first dean in 1990, and further expanded in 2005 with more divisions.[1]
[edit] Facilities
- College of Computing Building
- Klaus Advanced Computing Building [1]
[edit] Programs, Departments and Schools
- Interactive & Intelligent Computing
- Computational Science & Engineering
- Computing Science & Systems
[edit] Degrees
[edit] Undergraduate
The College of Computing has evolved, along with advancing computing technology and applications, to offer an increasing variety of specialized degrees, including:
- B.S. in Computer Science (a minor in Computer Science is also available)
- B.S. in Computational Media (offered as a joint degree with the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts)
[edit] Graduate
A graduate certificate in Modeling and Computer Simulation is available from the College of Computing. Additionally, the following degrees are offered:
- M.S. in Computer Science
- M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction
- M.S. in Information Security
- M.S. in Bioengineering
[edit] Postgraduate
- Ph.D. in Computer Science
- Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing
- Ph.D. in Algorithms, Combinatorics, and Optimization
- Ph.D. in Bioengineering (offered as a joint degree with the College of Engineering)
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics (offered as a joint degree with the School of Biology)
[edit] See also
[edit] Notes
Below are footnotes, as either explanatory notes or citations from references:
- ^ a b c d e f g h "College of Computing - History" (year-by-year description), College of Computing, 2006, Georgia Institute of Technology, CC.GaTech.edu webpage: GaTech-CC-History.
- ^ a b COC: Facts at a Glance, 2006
- ^ a b Office of Institutional Research & Planning: Facts and Figures: Enrollment by College
- ^ As of 2006, Georgia Tech has been divided into 6 Colleges, where the College of Computing is one, expanded from the former School of Information and Computer Science after 1988.
[edit] References
- "College of Computing - History" (year-by-year description), College of Computing, 2006, Georgia Institute of Technology, CC.GaTech.edu webpage: GaTech-CC-History.
