Definition

1. Noun:
   • An academic department responsible for teaching and research in computer science: This is a specific administrative and academic unit within a university or college. Its primary functions are to offer courses, grant degrees (such as Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D.), and conduct research in the field of computer science.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She is the chair of the department of computer science at the university.
  • The department of computer science announced several new faculty positions this year.
  • To major in artificial intelligence, you must apply through the department of computer science.

Advanced Usage

• "within the department of computer science": used to specify a location or sub-unit inside this academic department.
  • The robotics lab is a key research group within the department of computer science.
• "department of computer science and engineering": a common variant name for departments that combine both disciplines.
  • He graduated from the department of computer science and engineering.

Variants and Related Words

• Computer Science Department: A more common, abbreviated form with the same meaning.
  • The Computer Science Department is located in the new engineering building.
• School of Computer Science: A larger academic division, often comprising multiple departments or acting as an equivalent unit.
  • The School of Computer Science hosts an annual programming competition.

Synonyms

• CS Department: A widely used acronym.
• Informatics Department: Used in some institutions, particularly in Europe, with a similar scope.

Related Phrases

• Head of the department: The leading administrator of the department.
  • The head of the department will give the opening speech.
• Departmental requirements: The specific courses and rules set by the department for its students.
  • You must fulfill all departmental requirements to graduate.

Noun

1. the academic department responsible for teaching and research in computer science