Licenciatura Subespecialidad
Estudia Ciencias de la Computación
Aprende a resolver problemas • Conviértete en profesional de la computación • Impacta el mundo
John Brown University
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Siloam Springs, AR 72761
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Licenciatura Subespecialidad
Aprende a resolver problemas • Conviértete en profesional de la computación • Impacta el mundo
En la carrera de Ciencias de la Computación, te prepararás incluso para los trabajos que aún no existen en este mundo acelerado de la tecnología. En JBU, nuestros profesores y personal te guiarán en el proceso de descubrir tu vocación y desarrollar tus habilidades para impactar el Reino de Dios.
Los estudiantes de Ciencias de la Computación en JBU tienen la oportunidad de trabajar con tecnología de punta y explorar diferentes áreas del campo, preparándose para cualquier carrera en computación.
La computación en JBU no se trata solo de programar. Aprenderás a integrar tu fe con tu formación académica y a servir al Reino de Dios también a través de tu vocación.
El Consejo de Noroeste de Arkansas reporta más de 400 vacantes sin cubrir para desarrolladores de software en la región, con un salario medio de $104,000.
La carrera de Ciencias de la Computación permite a los estudiantes interactuar con la tecnología y el software en múltiples niveles y campos, desarrollando la capacidad de resolver problemas y crear soluciones en una industria en constante crecimiento.
El programa de Ciencias de la Computación te permite elegir entre varias áreas de enfoque áreas de enfoque para que puedas ingresar al campo que más te interese y estar preparado para la industria.
El Balzer Technology Center cuenta con 3,700 metros cuadrados (40,000 pies cuadrados) de laboratorios y espacios de aprendizaje con tecnología de punta.
Con el programa 4+1 de JBU, puedes comenzar a tomar clases de nivel maestría mientras aún estás en tu licenciatura, y así obtener tu título en Ciencias de la Computación y tu maestría en Ciberseguridad en solo cinco años. (Incluso puedes terminar la maestría en línea una vez que consigas un trabajo de tiempo completo.)
El programa de Ciencias de la Computación de JBU hace un excelente trabajo al combinar conceptos y teorías abstractas con la aplicación práctica. Los profesores son accesibles, tienen experiencia en sus áreas y se preocupan por el bienestar de sus estudiantes. Una de mis clases favoritas fue Diseño Colaborativo en el tercer año. Aprendí mucho sobre el trabajo en equipo mientras creábamos un prototipo para una empresa ficticia. Estoy segura de que puedo ayudar a otros usando las habilidades que he adquirido.
Jacinth Boggess '24
Estudiante de Ciencias de la Computación
El departamento de Ciencias de la Computación en JBU está bien preparado para formar estudiantes para cualquier campo relacionado con la tecnología y el software.
Los arquitectos de redes se encargan del diseño y mantenimiento de redes de comunicación de datos, desde grandes infraestructuras en la nube hasta intranets más pequeñas.
El almacenamiento y la organización son fundamentales en esta profesión. Como administrador(a) de bases de datos, realizarás tareas como instalación, configuración, diseño de bases de datos, monitoreo de rendimiento, seguridad y solución de problemas.
Los desarrolladores web crean aplicaciones móviles y web utilizando diversos lenguajes de programación. En el cliente: HTML5, CSS y JavaScript; y en el servidor: PHP, React.js, ASP.NET, Python, Node.js, Go o Java.
Como analista de seguridad informática, tendrás un rol esencial protegiendo los sistemas de información de una organización contra violaciones de seguridad, filtraciones de datos y ciberataques.
Conoce más sobre nuestros otros programas en ingeniería y ciencias de la computación.
Este curso introduce conceptos básicos de programación, estructuras de datos y el análisis y diseño orientado a objetos. Se abordan en detalle conceptos como abstracción, polimorfismo, herencia y encapsulamiento, con experiencia práctica en programación y resolución de problemas aplicados. También se incluye el uso de paquetes y bibliotecas de Python para resolver problemas reales avanzados.
Este curso se enfoca principalmente en varios modelos de estructuras de datos y su aplicación en programas de software. Los conceptos y estructuras se implementan utilizando un lenguaje de programación moderno. Es una base sólida para el desarrollo de algoritmos y la creación de aplicaciones eficientes. El curso combina teoría con trabajo práctico en laboratorio.
Curso introductorio al modelado de bases de datos y al diseño de esquemas para aplicaciones de software. Comienza con conceptos básicos de sistemas de bases de datos, modelado de datos y esquemas, y redacción de consultas SQL. También se abordan conceptos importantes como almacenamiento de datos, optimización de consultas y control de concurrencia.
Curso fundamental para preparar a los estudiantes para roles en diseño y desarrollo de software. Se cubren procesos disciplinados del ciclo de vida del desarrollo de aplicaciones o productos: análisis, diseño, construcción, pruebas y despliegue. El enfoque es práctico, incluyendo la redacción de requisitos, creación de diagramas de diseño, programación en cualquier lenguaje y validación del producto utilizando marcos de prueba reconocidos en la industria.
Dr. Shanon Vuglar joined the JBU engineering faculty in 2018. He received his B.Tech. (Aeronautical Engineering), B.E. (Electrical Engineering), and M.Sc. (Information Technology) from the University of New South Wales, Canberra, Australia, while serving in the Royal Australian Air Force. On completing his undergraduate degrees, he served as an Engineering Officer, predominantly working in the areas of Information Operations and Communications. In June 2015, he was awarded a Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering) from the University of New South Wales. His doctoral research was in the area of quantum control and considered the physical realizability of quantum systems. Before joining JBU, he held postdoctoral research positions at the University of Melbourne and Princeton University. He has published four journal articles and five peer-reviewed conference papers. Dr. Vuglar values being an active part of a vibrant Christian community and has led prayer and Bible study groups as well as serving on worship teams, playing saxophone and drums. He enjoys running, cycling, mountain biking, and skiing and in July 2018, he successfully completed his first Ironman Triathlon (Lake Placid, NY). He also enjoys playing chess and other board games.
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering
Dr. Ted Song has served as Chief Intercultural Engagement Officer since 2021, as a member of the President’s Cabinet. He joined JBU in 2012 as a professor of electrical engineering and has held several leadership roles, including Chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee, Director of Innovation, and Chair of the Engineering, Computer Science, and Cybersecurity Departments. In 2023, he was also appointed as Chief Innovation Officer, helping lead the university’s academic innovation and strategic program development.
Ted grew up in both the U.S. and Korea and is a certified facilitator in Cultural Intelligence (CQ®). He was an ROTC cadet during his undergraduate years and later served as an Air Defense Artillery Officer in the Republic of Korea Army. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, an M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and an M.S.L. (Master of Studies in Law) from Samford University with a concentration in higher education law and compliance.
Outside of JBU, Ted serves as a Peer Reviewer and Team Chair for the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and chairs the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) Diversity & Inclusion Commission. He also serves on the board of the Western Benton County Partnership. A passionate educator and leader committed to Christ-centered higher education, he is the recipient of the 2012 Texas Exes Teaching Award, the 2018 JBU Faculty Excellence Award, and the 2022 Leading with Excellence Award from the Black Action Collective. In 2023, he was selected as an inaugural CCCU Presidential Fellow.
Ted and his wife, Michelle, live in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, with their three daughters. They are active members of Siloam Springs Bible Church (Evangelical Free Church), where Ted leads the College Ministry and serves as an elder.
Professor of Electrical Engineering; Chief Intercultural Engagement Officer, Chief Innovation Officer
Dr. Justus Selwyn holds a Doctorate degree in Computer Science, specializing in Software & Knowledge Engineering. Having served the academia, industry, and research in Indian Universities (2001-2021), Justus is now with JBU teaching computer science. His research works have been published in several journals, and he has traveled to Germany, Israel, and the USA to present his works at international conferences. He has published his research works in 54 Journal publications, 20+ conference papers, and has co-authored 2 books. As a part-time software consultant, he has provided software products/solutions to software companies like Ericson India, PhantomFX, Einel Technologies, to his previous employers, and to several small/medium businesses, and Christian organizations. With his God-given talents, Justus glorifies the Lord by leading & singing in a male vocal quartet, Chordiels, serving a local church's worship band, teaching music and, encouraging students who willfully want to serve the Lord. He has recorded and produced more than 460+ gospel songs and still counting. He is also documenting the Christian Hymns in his native language Tamil, and continues to publish at least one hymn every week on Sunday mornings. Justus is married to Hepsiba, also a professor at JBU. They have a son, Handel. They all love to serve the Lord through their music ministry in the church and in their community.
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Department Chair of Computer Science; Professor of Computer Science
Dr. John Lee joined the Engineering Faculty at John Brown University in the fall of 2018. Dr. Lee received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Oklahoma Christian University in the spring of 2008 and his Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in the spring of 2018. His doctoral dissertation is in fluid phase separation via nanochannel arrays for space propulsion. During his academic career he was afforded the opportunity to participate in numerous internships, including a research experience for undergraduates at the University of Arkansas, process engineering at Eaton Corporation, and a dynamics lab at Los Alamos National Labs. While finishing his dissertation research, he worked for WattGlass, a solar panel coating start-up at the University of Arkansas Engineering Research Center.
Dr. Lee and his wife, Nicole, enjoy spending time with their wonderful daughter, Zoey, and amazing son, Zane. They enjoy traveling as a family and experiencing other cultures, cuisines, and foreign landscapes. In his free time, Dr. Lee enjoys sporting events, golf, and woodworking. He and his family are members at Cross Church, Fayetteville.
Department Chair of Engineering; Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Mrs. Kimberly Cornett has been teaching with the Engineering Department since 2015. She received her B.S.E with concentration in Electrical Engineering from John Brown University in 2007 and earned her MSEE from the University of Arkansas in 2009. Her Master’s research was integrated circuit design for extreme environment applications in Space and on surface of the Moon and Mars. Some of the circuits she worked on orbited with the International Space Station. She then worked for Texas Instruments as a Servo Systems Engineer for 3.5 years developing application-specific integrated circuits for the hard disk drive industry. These experiences developed her special interests in circuit design and verification as well as project management. Mrs. Cornett has served as the Counselor for the JBU Chapter of the Society of Women Engineers and loves to encourage young girls to pursue STEM careers.
Mrs. Cornett and her husband Nick Cornett (JBU Graduate Counseling Faculty) returned to Siloam Springs in 2012. They have one daughter and two sons. They are active in the local church and Bible study groups. She enjoys spending time with family, baking, sewing, woodworking, running, hiking, biking, and spectating various sports.
Instructor of Electrical Engineering
Dr. Tim Gilmour joined the engineering faculty in August of 2012. He teaches electrical engineering and computer science courses. He received his B.S.E.E. from Cedarville University in 2003, his M.S.E.E. from Penn State University in 2005, and his Ph.D. from Penn State University in 2012. In his master's research, he applied artificial intelligence methods to brain-computer interfaces. In his doctoral work, he applied signal processing techniques to investigate the impact of cell transplants on brain electrical activity in Parkinson’s Disease. He has published seven journal papers and presented several conference papers, and is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Arkansas. In his free time he enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and music. He is passionate about apologetics and spreading the good news about Jesus Christ.
Professor of Electrical Engineering
Dr. Hepsiba Mabel grew up in the Southern part of India and received an opportunity to begin her education at an institute that was established by her great grandparents, and college education at Sarah Tucker College, which was established by American Missionaries. After graduation, she began teaching undergraduate and graduate students. She loves to interact with and provide counseling to students, parents and has many success stories in placing students in top positions in their career and personal life.
Hepsiba has had many opportunities to serve the Lord, such as ministering in the college chapel, organizing and conducting fellowship meetings, and uplifting youngsters. Even to this day, she conducts daily devotions to Sunday school children & teenagers in her community to teach them the Scriptures and help them grow spiritually.
Hepsiba is married to Justus, also a professor at JBU. They have one son, Handel. All three of them are into music ministry and serving God in all possible ways.
Associate Professor of Computer Science
JBU ofrece una variedad de subespecialidades relacionadas con los campos de la ingeniería, las ciencias de la computación y la ciberseguridad.
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