Introduction To Computer Science

Computer Science at Lancaster University lets you study at the cutting edge of the discipline - exploring all aspects of system development and gaining an understanding of the complex interactions between humans and computers. Our world-class research program feeds directly into the undergraduate syllabus and allows you to work with international experts in the field. In the last national Research Assessment Exercise the Computing Department at Lancaster was rated as grade 5 (Excellent). Computer Science at Lancaster is taught with an emphasis on experimental systems development - theory and practice are carefully balanced to ensure students gain all the knowledge required to tackle the most challenging of new problems.

The best way to get a feel for Computer Science at Lancaster is to consider some of our on-going research work.

Our aim is to provide you with a first class education in one of the most exciting and innovative subjects available at University.

e-Campus project

E-CAMPUS
The e-Campus project is creating an infrastructure of intelligent networked public displays on the Lancaster campus. Students will be able to interact with these displays in new ways such as through their mobile phone or simply by gesturing at the displays - enabling students to control the content that is displayed.

We expect the displays to be used for a wide range of applications from information and education to art and entertainment. The project poses numerous challenges in areas as diverse as computer networks, graphics, human computer interaction and software engineering.

RELATE
If computers know where they are then they can support thousands of new applications. For example, a computer that knows which other computers are near it can automatically create shared data spaces that are related to physical space. The Relate project is creating new technology that enables computers to precisely determine their location relative to other computers using a combination of RF and ultrasound communications. The project involves elements of hardware design, computational geometry, signal processing and application design.

relate project