Outcomes and Objectives

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Educational Objectives

  1. Computer Science graduates will be successful professionals in the field with solid fundamental knowledge of computer science, making valuable technical contributions to the design, development, deployment, and production of computing systems and related areas.
  2. Graduates utilize and exhibit strong communication and skills, as well as professional and ethical principles when functioning as members and leaders of multi-disciplinary teams.
  3. Graduates are sufficiently prepared for their first and subsequent positions, as they are independent learners and they will have the ability to learn and master new computing technologies, including being accepted into or completing advanced degree programs.

Student Outcomes

The BSCS program enables students to demonstrate, by the time of graduation:

  • An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the program's student outcomes and to the discipline 

    • CS 1321, CS 1322, CS 3305, CS 3410, CS 3502, CS 3503, CS 3622, CS 4306, CS 4308, CS 4504, CS 4720, CS 4850, SWE 3313

  • An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution

    • CS 1321, CS 1322, CS 3305, CS 3410, CS 3502, CS 3503, CS 3622, CS 4306, CS 4308, CS 4504, CS 4720, CS 4850, SWE 3313

  • An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs

    • CS 3502, CS 3503, CS 4306, CS 4308, CS 4504, CS 4720, CS 4850, SWE 3313

  • An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal

    • CS 4850, SWE 3313

  • An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities

    • CSE 3801, SWE 3313

  • An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

    • CS 3410, CS 3501, CS 4306, CS 4308, CS 4504, CS 4720, CS 4850, CSE 3801, SWE 3313

  • An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society(h) Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development

    • CS 4850, CSE 3801

  • Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development

    • CS 4850, CSE 3801, SWE 3313

  • An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools (technology) necessary for computing practice.

    • CS 1321, CS 1322, CS 3305, CS 3410, CS 4306, CS 4308, CS 4504, CS 4720, CS 4850, SWE 3313

  • An ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices.

    • CS 3305, CS 4306, SWE 3313

* CS1321-Programming Principles I, CS 3502- Operating Systems, CS 4720 - Internet Programming, CS1322 - Programming Principles II, CS 4306 - Algorithm Analysis, CS 4850 - Senior Project, CS 3305 - Data Structures, CS 4308 - Programming Languages, CSE 3801 - Pro. Practices and Ethics, CS3410-Intro. To Database Systems, CS 4504 - Distributed Computing, SWE 3313 - Software Engineering, CS 3503 - Computer Org. & Arch.

Master of Science in Computer Science

Educational Objectives

  1. Maintain and increase the number of students who complete the program per academic year (productivity)
  2. Increase the number of student presentations/publications/intellectual products (productivity and quality)
  3. Increase the number of students who earn credit hours for internship (quality)
  4. Increase the number of students who conduct thesis research (quality)

Student Outcomes

  • Demonstrate the ability to apply advanced knowledge in different fields of computer science to problem solving 
  • Demonstrate the ability to deliver a complete development project, meeting the standards and requirements
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas and solutions effectively, both in writing and orally.
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