Learning Outcomes
Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
Goal #1 To enable understanding of the capabilities, limitations, and ramifications (technical, ethical and social) of computing , the state of the art, and current research and developments in computer science and related areas.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the various ethical issues associated with modern computing technologies
- Demonstrate and understanding of the various social issues involved with current “hacktivism” movements, such as Anonymous or WikiLeaks
Goal #2 To develop the ability to understand and analyze end user needs, master the techniques of creating and applying algorithms and data structures, and analyze their viability.
- Create various software projects, given a specification, using various algorithms and data structures
- Analyze software projects in terms of usability, efficiency, and/or correctness and be able to modify software projects using this analysis.
Goal #3 To become effective at working individually and in teams, building the work of others, and be able to communicate technical information with both experts and non-experts.
- Both individually and within a group, write clear, concise and accurate technical documents following industry standards to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Both individually and within a group, effectively present a clear overview of a software project for mixed audiences (both technical and non-technical).
Goal #4 To prepare for adapting to in hardware and/or software technologies, and new and changing applications area through a firm grasp of fundamental principles and to develop an appreciation of the needs for life-long learning.
- Apply existing knowledge to learn to develop software within a system, environment, or programming language which has not been taught as part of a format course.
Goal #5 To appreciate both the demands and range of opportunities of the computing profession and provide for and encourage creative contribution to the art.
- Demonstrate proficiency in a variety of different areas of Computer Science
- Create various software projects in a variety of different areas of Computer Science.