Computer Science

Accreditation

• Accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET

Educational Objectives

• Graduates apply their computer science knowledge and software engineering skills to create solutions to problems in industry, government or academia.
• Graduates engage in professional development activities that demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Graduates practice effective oral and written communication skills.
• Graduates function effectively as team members.
• Graduates are aware of their ethical responsibilities as practicing professionals.

Student Outcomes

• Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
• Design, implement and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline. 
• Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts. 
• Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgements in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles. 
• Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
• Recognition of the need for an ability to engage in continuing professional development. 
• An ability to use current techniques, skills and tools necessary for computing practice. 
• 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.
• An ability to apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity.