Computer Science

It’s an exciting – and lucrative – time to be a Computer Science major. At NCC, you’ll be grounded in Computer Science fundamentals and exposed to today’s employable technologies. Want to build Mobile Apps? Want to create state of the art web pages? Want to learn advanced topics? No worries – we’ve got you covered.

Whether you are a transfer student looking to start an advanced degree or a programmer learning a new language or just looking to add skills to your tool set, NCC’s Computer Science Department has Courses and Programs to meet your needs.

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Programs and Courses

Web development, managing databases, developing smart phone apps, and more; we have a variety of programs covering today’s technologies. View our current list of programs and courses.

Programs and Courses

Free Software

NCC Computer Science students have access to Development Tools from Microsoft free of cost. Tools range from Visual Studio to SQL Server Developer to Windows. To take advantage, you’ll need to log in using your NetID credentials. Note: this is NOT Microsoft Office. NCC students already have access to Microsoft Office 365.

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Testing Out of CSA 105

CSA 105 – Introduction to Software Applications – is required in your program. We offer Credit by Examination for CSA 105. Pass our test and earn credit for CSA 105

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Faculty

Professor Tom Duffy

Department Chair, Program Coordinator

tduffy@norwalk.edu
203.857.6892

Professor Tom Duffy is the Chair of the Computer Science Department and the Program Coordinator for the Computer Science degree as well as the Web Developer, Relational Database, and Smartphone App Development certificates. He teaches courses in Web Development, XML, Java, and Mobile Device Programming.

Tom holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Master of Arts degree in Mathematics/Computer Science from Western Connecticut State University. He is the owner of Bright Moments Software – a software company specializing in Web Technologies.

Tom has recently published Programming With Mobile Applications, his second book. The book is available from Cengage Learning.

Professor Patrick Cassidy

Program Coordinator

pcassidy@norwalk.edu
203.857.7336

Before coming to NCC, Prof. Cassidy was a Project Associate for the University of Michigan working out of the General Motors Plant in Tarrytown, NY. He has also taught at Westchester Community College in both the Mathematics and Computer Science departments.

He holds a M.S. in Computer Science from Polytechnic University, a B.S. in Aeronautical Science from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and an A.S. in Mathematics and Science from Westchester Community College. Prof. Cassidy is a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI). He also holds multiple ratings from the FAA as well as being a Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII).

Professor Charles Gabor

cgabor@norwalk.edu
203.857.7315

Professor Gabor teaches Database Development and JAVA courses. Before joining the NCC faculty he was a Lieutenant/Senior Military Instructor at the United States Naval Academy. Prior to that he was a Software Engineer at Pitney Bowes Inc. He holds a graduate certificate in Computer Science from Purdue University, a M.S. degree from the University of New Haven and a B.S degree in Applied Science from Charter Oak State College. He is a member of the Honor Society in Computer Science, UPSILON PI EPSILON and a retired COMMANDER in the U.S. Navy.

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Future Course Offerings

These are the courses that we anticipate offering over the next 2 years.
To view the current schedule, access the Course Search page.

Fall 2020	Spring 2021	Fall 2021	Spring 2022
CSC 108	CSC 108	CSC 108	CSC 108
	CSC 111		CSC 111
CSC 226	CSC 226	CSC 226	CSC 226
CSC 233	CSC 233	CSC 233	CSC 233
CSC 234	CSC 234		CSC 234
		CSC 235
CSC 241		CSC 241
	CSC 257		CSC 257
CSC 265		CSC 265
CSC 262		CSC 262
	CSC 263		CSC 263
CST 111	CST 111	CST 111	CST 111
	CST 121		CST 121
CST 153	CST 153	CST 153	CST 153
CST 252	CST 252	CST 252	CST 252
CST 255	CST 255	CST 255	CST 255

NCC has partnered with IBM and Norwalk Public Schools to form P-TECH Norwalk

Test Out of CSA 105

The next exam will held on August 20, 2021 at 10:00 AM.

Download the Credit By Exam Form

Follow the instructions in the Credit By Exam Form (Note: you don’t have to complete Step 2 on the form). Once the process is completed, the Exam Proctor will notify you as to further instructions.

The cost for the test is $30. Students will also need an access code to register for MyITlab and enroll in the test course. The cost for the access code is $15. You will be instructed how to purchase the MyITLab access code on the day of the test. Purchasing the MyITLab access code must be done by credit card.

Note, no one will be admitted to take the test one half hour after its start on the day of the test. Also note that this will be the ONLY test date available. We give the test twice a year prior to the fall and spring semesters.

You will need to demonstrate college-level expertise in the following:

MyCommnet, Blackboard, and e-Portfolio
Basic Computer Hardware
Microsoft Windows 10
Web browsing and the Internet
Internet Safety
Information Literacy
Social Networking
Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

Computer Science

What Most Schools Don't Teach

Programs and Courses

Free Software

Testing Out of CSA 105