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.
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.
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CSC 111 |
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CSC 226 |
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CSC 241 |
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CSC 257 |
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CSC 265 |
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CST 111 |
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CST 121 |
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CST 153 |
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CST 252 |
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Test Out of CSA 105
The next exam will held in mid-January, just prior to the start of the Spring semester.
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 thew 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