Upon successful completion of a BS in Computer Science, students will be able to:

Student performance with respect to this outcome will be measured by:

1.       Identify, formulate, and solve computer science problems.

a)Surveys of program alumni and employers.

b)Senior Project.

c) Standardized tests.

2.       Develop programs effectively in at least 3 languages under at least 2 operating systems.

a)Grades in COMP 1108 Principles of Programming II, COMP 2200 Object-oriented and Event-driven Programming, COMP 2201 Machine Organization, and COMP 4410 Database Management.

b)Surveys of program alumni and employers.

c) Standardized tests.

3.       Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of data structures, algorithms, programming language concepts and theory, and operating systems.

a)Grades in COMP 2270 Data Structures, COMP 3330 Analysis of Algorithms, COMP 4400 Automata Theory and Language Design, and COMP 3340 Operating Systems.

b)Standardized tests.

4.       Demonstrate a familiarization of computer organization, architecture, and networks.

a)Grades in COMP 2201 Machine Organization and COMP 2230 Network Programming.

5.       Demonstrate knowledge of basic software engineering principles and be able to design, implement, and test a moderately complex software system.

a)Senior Project.

6.       Learn new technologies on their own.

a)Surveys of program alumni and employers.

7.       Demonstrate knowledge of core issues concerning professional, social, and ethical responsibilities in computing.

a)Grades in Ethical Issues in Computing.

b)Surveys of program alumni and employers.

8.       Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

a)Grades in required English, Speech, and Ethical Issues in Computing.

9.       Demonstrate knowledge of differential and integral calculus, discrete mathematics, and probability and statistics.

a)Passing grade in the course as assigned by the Mathematics faculty.

10.   Use their well-rounded education to participate in intelligent discussions of topics outside of the computer science major, with emphasis on the arts, sciences, and humanities.

a)Passing grade in the liberal studies courses.

b)Surveys of program alumni and employers.