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BS in Software Engineering

Objectives

Program Objectives

The program objectives are designed to prepare students for success in their careers.

Domains

Program Domains

  • Application of principles of mathematics, science, and engineering -
    • Identify, formulate, and solve complex software engineering problems by applying principles of mathematics, science, and engineering (ABET1)
    • Employ scientific methods and inquiry processes to test basic theories in software engineering practices
  • Software Engineering Design -
    • Design, conduct, and report experiments, analyze and interpret data. (ABET 2)
    • Produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare by utilizing the techniques, skills, and modern software engineering tools. (ABET 2)
    • Apply software engineering design to accommodate the needs in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
    • Analyze, design, and manage the development of a computing-based system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints in one or more application domains
    • Conduct standard tests and measurements; analyze and interpret experiments; and apply experimental results to improve processes
    • Design and develop real-time embedded systems applications
  • Communication and Ethics -
    • Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems by communicating effectively with a range of audiences through professional oral and written skills (ABET3)
    • Establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives by working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams (ABET5)
    • Make informed judgments by recognizing ethical and professional responsibilities in software engineering situations (ABET4)
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making -
    • Identify and use evidence, criteria, and values in decision making process
    • Generate a set of alternative interventions and assess the effectiveness of the interventions
    • Demonstrate software engineering judgment to draw conclusions by articulating the knowledge of contemporary issues
  • Software Engineering Best Practices -
    • Use knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for software engineering practice (ABET6)
    • Explain the role and impact of software engineering in contemporary business, global, economic, environmental, and societal context
    • Apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies and engaging in professional development (ABET 7)
    • Develop working versions of software projects, creating artifacts and code for each phase of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Faculty

Program Faculty

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