It's hard to imagine an industry that hasnt been transformed by computer science. From big data to security from mobile apps to healthcare software computer scientists work affects millions of people.<br><br>Housed within the College of Science, Purdue's Department of Computer Science is the world's oldest existing computer science department. Youll join a department with a legacy of innovation in both advancing scientific research and creating industry applications. Here, youll learn the fundamentals of computer science so that your skills can evolve as the field changes in exciting and dynamic ways.<br><br>The track is designed to prepare students to become computer scientists who:<br><br>understand the importance of and are capable of designing and developing secure software,<br>are familiar with the societal impact of insecure software and related infrastructure, and<br>are familiar with and can use techniques for testing and assessing systems for secure operation.