Computer Science Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes
Computer Science Program Educational Objectives
Within a few years of graduation, alumni will have:
- Made meaningful contributions to the computing profession through work in industry or nonprofit organizations, graduate studies, publications, and/or participation in professional organizations
- Demonstrated an ability to learn new skills and stay current with new technologies and computing paradigms
- Worked and communicated effectively with team members, problem domain experts, customers, and other constituencies
Computer Science Student Outcomes
- An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the program's student outcomes and to the discipline
- An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution
- An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs
- An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal
- An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society
- Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development
- An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice
- An ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices
- An ability to apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity