Computer Science: Getting Started

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• KU Librarians are available for texting services at 810-255-9009
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• For general inquiries and research assistance, please call a Librarian at 810-762-9598
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• 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. 

To remotely access Kettering University Library online resources, please enter you Kettering Authentication Service (KAS) credentials. If you are having difficulty finding your login, please email us at library@kettering.edu from your Kettering University email account.

Be sure to enter the entire login, username and password. Then click Sign In. Please check for capital locks, if you're having trouble logging in.

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