Mission

The Computer Science Department strives for excellence in undergraduate and graduate education to impart the knowledge of computer science and instill a commitment to lifelong learning in students. Students learn to apply their knowledge to solve practical problems in an ethical way. The department provides for and encourages the collegial, intellectual academic growth of its faculty.

Program Educational Objectives 

Graduates from the BSCS program will, within three to five years of graduation, 

Objective I: Have become productive, responsible professionals in the practice of computer science and related engineering/application areas, including supportive and leadership roles on multidisciplinary teams.

Objective II: Have demonstrated effective communication skills, and grown an appreciation for non-technical disciplines.

Objective III: Have developed the ethical sensibilities and global perspective that allow them to appreciate how the decisions they make impact their community and society at large.

Objective IV: Have engaged in lifelong learning to adapt to the rapidly changing nature of computing.

Educational Student Outcomes

Graduates of the 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.