Computer Science & Technology Intended Student Learning Outcomes for the Computer Science and Technology Major
At the conclusion of their program, students in the CS, MIS and IT programs will be able to: 1. Design effective technology-based solutions integrated into the user’s environment. 2. Use critical thinking and problem solving skills to generate possible solutions to technologyrelated problems. 3. Communicate effectively with clients and peers verbally and in writing. 4. Collaborate in teams to accomplish a common goal by integrating personal initiative and group cooperation. 5. Demonstrate independent learning through research, preparation, and presentation of a solution of a technology problem. 6. Describe the impact of technology on individuals, organizations, and society, including ethical, legal, and policy issues. A grade of C- or above must be earned in all courses that are required in a major or a minor. Requirements for the Computer Science Major Note: Many required courses and most CS electives are offered in alternate years. Dept. Course No. Course Title CS 170 Structured Programming CS 180 Object-oriented Programming CS 210 Computer Organization and Architecture I CS 300 Data Structures and Algorithms CS 310 Computer Organization and Architecture II CS 330 Computer Foundations CS 342 Database Development CS 343 Database Management CS 360 Comparison of Programming Languages CS 365 Information Systems Security CS 410 Operating Systems Design CS 480 Senior Seminar CS 481 Computer Science as a Profession Semester Credits
Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 35
Plus two additional programming languages. (These courses should be taken in the freshman and sophomore years if possible.) Dept. Course No. Course Title CS 173 Introduction to .NET Programming CS 272 Java Programming I CS 351 Web Development II CS 372 Java Programming II CS 373 Advanced Visual Basic CS 390/490 Special Topics in Programming Semester Credits
Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 6
Plus six credits of CS electives chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor from the department: Busn 490 Community Alliance Mgmt Consulting (up to 3 credits) CS 390 Special Topics CS 420 Systems Analysis Methods CS 425 Telecommunications and Data Networks CS 430 Systems Design CS 440 Management of Information Systems
3 3 3 3 3 3
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