Mission

The mission of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering is to support both educational and research programs to respond to the pressing computing and information technology needs of society. The department strives to instill excellence in scholarship and educate a diverse group on the theoretical, technical, social and ethical facets of the field. We cultivate diverse and strong research programs with significant impacts on our society, economy and environment. Finally, we serve the state, country and its public and private sectors through active engagement, outreach and direct services.

CS Educational Program and Educational Objectives

The Computer Science undergraduate program educational objectives are that our alumni/ae:

  • Practice as computing professionals in various areas of computer science or the related areas to which it applies;
  • Advance in their professional practice; and,
  • Enhance their skills and embrace new computing technologies through self-directed professional development or post-graduate education.

CSE Educational Program and Educational Objectives

The Computer Science and Engineering undergraduate program educational objectives are that our alumni/ae:

  • Practice as computing professionals in various areas of computer science or computer engineering.
  • Advance in their professional practice; and,
  • Enhance their skills and embrace new computing technologies through self-directed professional development or post-graduate education.

CS/CSE Program assess student outcomes

The following "student outcomes" are assessed every two years as a part of our ongoing assessment process:

  • AR: An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution;
  • BI: An ability to analyze, and the broad education necessary to understand, the local and global impact of computing and engineering in global, economic, environmental, individual, and societal contexts;
  • CI: A knowledge of contemporary issues;
  • COMM: An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
  • DES: An ability to design, implement and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability;
  • ETH: An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities;
  • EXP: An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
  • H2S: An understanding of computer hardware and its relation to software design;
  • IFSP: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems;
  • LLL: Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, continuing professional development;
  • MSEC: An ability to apply knowledge of computing, mathematics, science, and engineering appropriate to the discipline;
  • PSE: An ability to apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity;
  • vT&T: An ability to use the current techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for computing and engineering practice;
  • TEAM: An ability to function effectively on multi-disciplinary teams to accomplish a common goal;
  • TRADEOFF: 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.