Informational

The Department of Computer Science and Technology (DCST) was established on March 2002. It originated as a Computer Science and Statistics Section of the now defunct Department of Agricultural Engineering and Applied Mathematics. With the conversion of the Visayas State College of Agriculture (ViSCA) into VSU, the section was developed into an academic department and is now one of the five departments under the College of Engineering. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program was approved by the VSU Board of Regents on February 8, 2002 under Resolution No. 17 series of 2002 and was formally offered by DCST in the first semester of SY 2002 - 2003.

Vision

Center of excellence in computer science and technology in the Visayas.

Mission

Attainment of the highest human capital and scientific knowledge in Computer Science.

Goals

Excellent and relevant education in computer science and technology.
Generate appropriate knowledge in Information and Communications Technology relevant to agricultural production, processing, utilization, technology generation and disseminations.
Sustainable linkages and cooperation with public and private institutions in instruction, research and developments and extension.
Dynamic linkages with other agencies and institutions for the promotion of instruction, research, extension programs in computer science and allied fields.
Sustained linkages among the various units within the university to support developmental programs.

Vision

Center of excellence in Civil Engineering

Mission

Provide excellent instruction, conduct relevant research and innovation, and foster community engagement that will prepare students for effective and productive careers in the civil engineering profession

Goals

Sustained excellence in civil engineering
Novel research program responsive to the advancing civil engineering industry
Pro-active development and extension program relevant to the needs of the stakeholders
Appropriate civil engineering innovations that are significant for economic development

Objectives

Develop competent faculty, constantly upgrade curriculum, and procure and maintain state-of-the-art facilities
Attune research, development and extension agenda, improve manpower, secure funding, and upgrade facilities
Support patenting and/or copyright of mature innovations produced by the department

Vision

Center of excellence in instruction, research and extension in agricultural engineering in the Visayas.

Mission

Provide excellent instruction, conduct relevant research and foster community engagement that produce highly competent graduates necessary for the development of the country.

Goals

Develop a strong and dynamic faculty and staff in agricultural engineering.
Excellent and relevant undergraduate and graduate education in agricultural engineering.
Appropriate knowledge and technologies relevant to the conservation,management and utilization of agricultural engineering resources.
Dynamic linkages with the private sector for the promotion of instruction, research, extension programs in agricultural engineering and allied fields.
Functional awareness and public advocacy on conservation,protection, management and utilization of agricultural engineering resources.
Sustained linkages among the various units within the university with external agencies concerned with recent developments in agricultural engineering.

Objectives

To produce quality manpower in agricultural engineering.
To generate appropriate knowledge and technologies for the conservation, protection, management and utilization of agricultural engineering resources.
To attain high level of acceptability and adoption of appropriate and sustainable technologies to the well-being of the target clientele.
To achieve lasting linkages and cooperation with local, national, and international institutions and agencies involved in the conservation,protection, management and utilization of agricultural engineering resources.

Employment Opportunities

Both for thesis and non-thesis options.

Instructors of mathematics, physics and agricultural engineering courses in private or state colleges and universities.
Agricultural engineering researchers.
Agricultural and Food Management technologist and research specialist.
Agricultural engineer, project manager and technical staff of the Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Bureau Of Post-Harvest Research and Extension (BPRE), National Irrigation Administration (NIA), Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and other agencies involved in rural development.
Agricultural machine designer, manufacturer, sales engineer, consultant, contractor, and supervisor.

Course-related Organization

Participate in the activities of the Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers-VSU Chapter, an organization of Agricultural Engineering students at VSU. Meet new friends, and learn in an exciting way outside the four walls of the classroom.By joining the organization, you will have a support group who can help you get by with your studies at VSU, as well as the opportunity to participate in national scientific conferences.