2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog/Student Handbook 
    
    Nov 23, 2024  
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog/Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Science, B.S.


Program Educational Objectives

Computer Science Program of Study

“Program Educational Objectives” are broad statements that describe what graduates are anticipated to attain within a few years of graduation. These Program Educational Objectives were developed, refined, and finalized with input and feedback from various constituencies actually involved in and concerned with the Computer Science program of study, including the DCIS faculty, the DCIS Advisory Board, representatives of local employers, and both graduates and current students of the program.

1) Our graduates will be gainfully employed in a computer-related field, engaged in graduate study, or successfully involved in activities or careers that make use of the knowledge and abilities acquired in their computer science program of study.

2) Our graduates will be contributors to their workplaces specifically, and/or society more generally, in a manner that is meaningful, professional and/or ethically responsible.

3) Our graduates will be able to adapt to the changing needs of the workplace by acquiring, whether via graduate work, professional improvement opportunities, or self study, the knowledge and skills that will allow them to be successful.

4) Our graduates will possess and exhibit an ability to communicate effectively, so as to enable them to perform both collaborative work within teams and effective interaction with a broad range of audiences.

Computer Science Student Outcomes

Goal 1 Students will secure an understanding of computer science foundational principles.
Goal 2 Students will have experience working in at least 4 areas of modern computer science.
Goal 3 Students will be prepared for a career as a computing professional or for graduate study.

 

Requirements for the Computer Science Major


The COMS program of study requires 83 credits in the major, to include 51 credits of direct CAIS study, and 32 credits in the supporting areas of mathematics, physical science, and technical writing (of which, 16 credits simultaneously fulfill four core course requirements). The requirements are as follow:

One of the following (CAIS B Elective):


Additional Graduation Requirements


All students must meet the University Graduation Requirements  and complete a common core of studies, distributed among the different academic areas as detailed in the Common Core  .