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B.S. In Computer Science

There are two tracks available in the upper division program for B.S. in Computer Science (COMPSC:BS). The Computer Science (CS) track should be followed by the student who intends to continue on to graduate study in computer science.  The Software Design and Development (SDD) track may be followed by the student who intends to pursue a software engineering career.

Flowcharts (Admission Date): FA26- FA23-SU26 SP22-SU23 FA19-FA21 FA12-SU19

SDD Track Flowcharts (Admission Date): FA26- FA23-SU26 SP22-SU23 FA19-FA21 FA12-SU19

Current Catalog Description

The COMPSC:BS degree is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.

Program Outcomes:

  1. Our graduates will apply their knowledge and skills to succeed in their careers and/or obtain advanced degrees.
  2. Our graduates will behave ethically and responsibly and remain informed and involved as full participants in their profession and society.
  3. Our graduates will creatively solve problems, communicate effectively, and successfully function in diverse and inclusive multi-disciplinary teams.
  4. Our graduates will apply principles and practices of computing grounded in mathematics and science to successfully complete software-related projects to meet customer business objectives and/or productively engage in research.

Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
  3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
  6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions. [CS]

Annual Enrollment (Graduation) Data:

  1. TBD