| 1. Software Fundamentals: Graduates will demonstrate their ability to use fundamental computer science
knowledge to design, document, implement, and test software solutions to a wide range of problems, using at
least two high-level programming languages
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2. Computer Science Technology Skills: Graduates will demonstrate expertise in the main content
areas of computer science including
- discrete and continuous mathematics including skills in logic and
proof writing
- analysis and design of algorithms
- formal languages and computability theory
- operating systems
- database systems
- computer architecture
- computer networks and distributed computing concepts.
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| 3. Scientific Method: Graduates will be able to gather requirements, analyze, design and conduct
simulations or other computer experiments evaluate and interpret the data.
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| 4. Societal Awareness: Graduates will be aware of and understand the impact of computer technology on
society at large, on the workplace environment, and on individuals.
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| 5. Ethical Standards: Graduates will be able to recognize and understand the importance of ethical standards as
well as their own responsibilities with respect to the computer profession.
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| 6. Collaborative Work Skills: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to work effectively in teams to conduct
technical work through the exercise of interpersonal communication skills.
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| 7. Oral Communication Skills: Graduates will demonstrate their ability to verbally communicate clearly. |
| 8. Written Communication Skills: Graduates will demonstrate their ability to write effectively both
technical and non-technical materials with appropriate multimedia aids.
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| 9. Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning: Graduates will demonstrate that they can independently
acquire new computing related skills and knowledge in order to pursue either further formal or informal
learning after graduation.
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1. Graduates will be able to demonstrate skill in problem
solving and sufficient technical expertise to begin either immediate employment or advanced study in Computer Science.
- Measurement: using Outcomes 1,2, and 3.
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2. Graduates will have sufficient awareness of the societal impact of technology and of the ethical issues in computer science to make decisions
regarding their personal and professional responsibilities.
- Measurement: using Outcomes 4, and 5.
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3. Graduates of the Computer Science Program will have the critical thinking, communication, teamwork,
and leadership skills necessary to function productively and professionally.
- Measurement: using Outcomes 6,7,and 8.
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4. Graduates of the Computer Science Program will demonstrate intellectual
curiosity and the independent study skills necessary for life-long learning.
- Measurement: using Outcome 9.
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