Students in the Computer Science (CS) program are required to complete 131 semester-credit-hours covering general educational requirements, core requirements and some elective courses.
Computer Science student guide [Old program]
Goal and Mission
The mission of the CS program is to provide high quality education in computer science that prepares students for professional careers and lifelong learning in developing/managing computational processes and systems, with emphasis on net-centric computing, information management, and intelligent systems.
Program Educational Objectives
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Be successful in performing the duties of a computing-related position;
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Be successfully in completing an advanced degree program;
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Work as individuals with minimum guidance and as leaders or members in a team;
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Follow appropriate practices within a professional, legal, and ethical framework;
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Maintain currency through self-learning or other professional development.
Student Outcomes
The computer science program enables students to acquire, by the time of graduation, the following student outcomes:
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Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
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Design, implement and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
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Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
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Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
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Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline.
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Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
Computer Science Pre-requisites Chart [Old program]
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