ABET Accreditation Bachelor's in Computer Science

Mission: to enable graduates from the BS Computer Science program to pursue careers in the software development field or to further their education in graduate school.

Program Educational Objectives

2 to 5 years after completing the program, graduates of the BSCS program

1. will work and communicate effectively, either independently or in a team, to solve problems using computers and computer science principles.
2. will reflect the diversity of our offerings and will exhibit knowledge and skills sufficient for continued intellectual growth in computing.
3. will be scholastically competitive in science, mathematics, and computer science and will continue to be productive in the practice of computer science to identify and solve problems across a broad range of application areas.
4. will apply ethically, their computer science knowledge and skills with an understanding of the limitations for the benefit of a global society.

Upon graduation, successful graduates of the program will attain the following student outcomes.

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. [CS]

Student Outcome (1)

Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.

Performance Indicators

• Apply ordinary or partial differential equations to computer science problems.
• Use discrete mathematics techniques and algorithms
• Evaluate available options in computing design in order to derive an appropriate selection based on impact.

Student Outcome (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

Performance Indicators

• Select an appropriate algorithm to process data
• Analyze at least two possible solutions to a given problem and select the best solution
• Produce a solution within specifications

Student Outcome (3)

Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.

Performance Indicators

• Write technical report
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations
• Prepare a report and final presentation

Student Outcome (4)

Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.

Performance Indicators

• Understand security considerations pertaining to information assurance planning
• Assess ethical issues and problems that arise in ordinary day-to-day practice.
• Evaluate alternative solutions to ethical problems or dilemmas

Student Outcome (5)

Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.

Performance Indicators

• Fulfill team duties and share in the work of the team
• Research and gather information
• Meet deadlines and achieve project goals

Student Outcome (6)

Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions. [CS]

Performance Indicators

• Implement the selected solutions for a given problem
• Use appropriate testing/debugging software
• Utilize problem solving skills and techniques to complete the task

MajorCode = CSCI - Computer Science 

Source: Graduate Survey