Computer Science: Getting Started

 IN PERSON

• Librarians and specialists are available in-person at our knowledge bar service desks on the third and fourth floors of the Learning Commons. Please visit this page for hours. 

VIRTUAL SERVICES:

WEBSITE

• The Library website is open 24/7 at: https://my.kettering.edu/page/library

CHAT

• To chat KU Librarians, please see browser sidebar on the library website, libguides or searcheverything  

 EMAIL

• Library 'General Inquiries': library@kettering.edu
  You may also email the specialized area directly:
  • Materials On Demand (MOD): mod@kettering.edu
  • Research: libresearchhelp@kettering.edu
  • Access: libaccesshelp@kettering.edu
  • Archives/Special Collections: archives@kettering.edu

TEXT

• KU Library available for texting services at 810-255-9009
• KU Archives available for texting services at 810-255-0022

 PHONE

• For general inquiries and research assistance, please call the Librarians at 810-762-9598
• For information regarding materials (books/articles), your library account or reserves, please call Access Staff at 810-762-7814 
• For historical questions, please call the Archivist at 810-762-9690

Computer Science touches virtually every aspect of human endeavor. Its impact on society is seen in the proliferation of computers, information systems, game systems, web browsers, search engines, computerization  and automation of automobiles, and all the wonderful application programs that have been developed to make computers more productive and easier to use. 

To search for further information about Computer Science programs and degrees at Ketttering, and to view the course catalog, visit Kettering's Computer Science Department page.

Photo Credit: https://www.msoe.edu/about-msoe/computer-science/

The Department of Computer Science is located on the 2nd floor of the Academic Building in room 2300.

Software Engineering Radio is a podcast targeted at the professional software developer. The goal is to be a lasting educational resource, not a newscast. Three to four times per month, we publish a new episode talking to experts from the software engineering world about the full range of topics that matter to professional developers.

In Security Now, Leo Laporte and I spend somewhat shy of 2 hours each week discussing important issues of personal computer security. Sometimes we'll talk about long-standing problems, concerns, or solutions. Either way, every week we endeavor to produce something interesting and important for every personal computer user. 

Linux Action Show is the world's #1 Linux podcast. A weekly show that covers the best in the open source and Linux world. Get a solid dose of Linux, gadgets, howto, reviews, and news every week!

Spark is an ongoing conversation about our rapidly changing world. Along with you, host Nora Young explores how technology, innovation and design affects our lives.

To see what Kettering Computer Science faculty are up to in the publishing world, check out the Computer Science page in the Digital Commons! Kettering collects faculty publications, conference materials, patents and grants in this collection. For more information about the Digital Commons or for faculty wishing to participate, please email digitalcommons@kettering.edu. 

Current faculty, staff and students can remotely access Kettering University Library online resources, but you may be prompted to enter your Kettering Authentication Service (KAS) login. This is your normal Kettering login and password. If you need to reset your KU password, visit password.kettering.edu.

LinkedIn Learning is a great resource with numerous courses on various topics related to Computer Science. 

Find some of the most popular courses below, or, check out the full range of courses in LinkedIn Learning here. 

Computer Science Principles: Programming

1 hour 40 minutes

The Hisotry of Computer Science

8 minutes

Computer Science Principles: The Internet

59 minutes