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  • About
  • Internship History
    • Number of Internships per Year
    • Active Company Participants
  • Student Participation
    • Participating Universities
    • Internship Timeframes
    • Coursework Requirements
    • Academic Advisors

Computer Science (CS)

  1. Participating Student Disciplines
  2. Computer Science (CS)

A computer Scientist must be able to choose the software “building blocks” that best match the operational goals of the system being developed. Computer Scientist jobs vary, ranging from software development as diverse as a new PC operating system, to an accounting package, or even a new computer game. A Computer Science career might include design of a new search engine, running an Internet Service Provider (ISP) business, or performing system administration on a network of workstations.

Every computer chip needs programming in order to function. Programs are the representation of algorithms. In turn, algorithms are detailed sequences of actions to perform to accomplish a task or to solve a problem. Computer science is the systematic study of these algorithms.

MECOP Computer Science students learn to invent algorithms that enable computers to do new things. Professionals in this field should be able to prove the correctness and determine the efficiency of algorithms. MECOP Computer Science internships provide real-world experience in key skills, such as the design of computer systems able to execute algorithms automatically as languages, compilers, and operating systems.

Key Course Highlights

  • Operating Systems
  • Analysis of Algorithms
  • Introduction of Computer Networks
  • Database Management Systems
  • Computer Architecture

Internship Project Samples

  • Web Development
  • Database Management
  • Java, C/C++ Programming
  • Script Programming
  • Regression Testing and Test Harness Development
  • GPS Navigation and Avionics Simulator

Internship History


Please note: Numbers for the latest set of data (2022) are subject to change

Internships offered are a function of both industry demand as well as the volume of students applying to MECOP. Changes can result from fluctuations in industry demand and/or available participating students.

Active Company Participants

The following participating companies have taken CS students in the recent past (within the last 5 years):

  • A-dec
  • ATI
  • Biamp Systems
  • Cambia Health Solutions
  • Cisco Systems
  • Cognex Corporation
  • Collins Aerospace
  • Consolidated Metco
  • ControlTek, Inc.
  • Daimler Trucks N.A.
  • Datalogic USA, Inc.
  • Datto Inc.
  • Digimarc Corporation
  • EVRAZ North America
  • Eaton
  • Electro Scientific Industries
  • FEI Company
  • Flex Force Enterprises
  • FormFactor
  • Garmin AT
  • HP, Inc.
  • Intel Corporation
  • Jacobs MECOP/Portland (Formerly CH2M)
  • Lam Research
  • Leatherman Tool Group
  • Leupold & Stevens
  • Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
  • Mosaic.tech
  • Oregon Department of Transportation
  • PCC Structurals
  • Planar Systems
  • Portland General Electric
  • SAIF Corporation
  • SSOE Group
  • Seeq Corporation
  • Selmet, Inc.
  • Siemens EDA
  • Siltronic Corporation
  • Supra, A Carrier Company
  • Tektronix
  • Teledyne FLIR
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • VMWare Carbon Black
  • Washington County/Clean Water Services
  • onsemi
  • Past participation is not necessarily an indication of future opportunities. Each company's internship needs change annually. The volume of companies and quantity of internships available for each discipline will vary every year. MECOP accepts new students to the program annually based on projected demand.

    Student Participation

    Participating Universities

    MECOP currently accepts Computer Science students from the following universities:

    • Oregon State University
    • Portland State University
    • Oregon Tech
    • University of Portland

    Internship Timeframes

    The following timeframes have been laid out by our participating universities for when an internship should be offered. These timeframes have been structured to allow students to participate in the program and not fall behind on their upper-division coursework schedule beyond the terms that internships overlap.

    Oregon State University

    • Junior Year: Spring-Summer Internship
    • Senior Year: Summer-Fall Internship

    Oregon Tech

    • Junior Year: Summer-Fall Internship
    • Senior Year: Summer-Fall Internship

    Portland State University

    • Junior Year: Spring-Summer Internship
    • Senior Year: Spring-Summer Internship

    University of Portland

    • Junior Year: Summer-Fall Internship
    • Senior Year: Summer-Fall Internship
    • Spring-Summer Internship: Internship occurring during Spring and Summer school terms (March through September).
    • Summer-Fall Internship: Internship occurring during Summer and Fall school terms (June through December).

    Coursework Requirements

    Each participating university discipline has a set of required courses that must be taken to stay on schedule for program participation. Theses requirements are optimized to provide the necessary skills to participate in MECOP's internships while minimizing the amount of time added to receiving a degree. If you are a student and want to discuss your current academic qualifications please see our directory of advisors for a list of staff members familiar with MECOP.

    • For a full listing of coursework requirements, please visit: https://www.mecopinc.org/students/course-requirements
    • Need a spreadsheet to plan your coursework? For sample worksheets, please visit: https://www.mecopinc.org/students/curriculum-plans

    Coursework Requirements:

    • Oregon State University
    • Oregon Tech
      • Software Engineering Technology
    • Portland State University
    • University of Portland
    Need a spreadsheet to plan your coursework? See our curriculum plans for sample worksheets.

    Academic Advisors

    • Need to talk to an advisor familiar with MECOP? For advisor contact info, please visit: https://www.mecopinc.org/universities/advisors
    • Oregon State University
    • Portland State University
    • Oregon Tech
    • University of Portland
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