Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science
College of Science, Engineering, and Technology

Program Educational Objectives

The objectives of the Department of Computer Science are to graduate students with:

• An understanding of and the ability to apply the core principles and theories of Computer Science.

• The motivation and preparation to engage in life-long learning, including entering graduate programs in Computer Science and related fields.

• The professional skills needed for employment, while being able to adapt to rapidly changing technology.

• An understanding of the ethical responsibilities of a computer professional and the social impact of computing.

Student Outcomes

The curriculum can be geared to:

Graduates of the Computer Science program will have an ability to:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline
6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

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Institutional Research

Undergraduates Course and Prerequisites