Proposed BS Degree in Computer Science and Engineering Department of Computer Science and Engineering.

Proposed BS Degree

in Computer Science

and EngineeringDepartment of Computer Science and

Engineering

Brief History

Current Degrees:► BS in Computer Science, CS► BS in Computer and Information Engineering, CIE

ABET Accreditation:► CS is accredited by:

- the ABET Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC)► CIE is accredited by:

- the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC)

Majors:► 60 CIE students► 177 CS students

Issues with Current State

Student issues:► Students have to choose CS or CIE► Ambiguity in CIE definition makes it difficult to choose

Employer issues:► Difficulty distinguishing CS and CIE► Prefer well-rounded graduates having strong foundations both in the science and engineering of computing

Departmental issues:► Two separate BS degrees drain resources► Unbalanced enrollment► Not well aligned with research strengths

Proposed Degree:BS in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

128 credit hours (no change)

Common core will satisfy ABET requirements► Both CAC and EAC accreditation

Four specialization areas:► Computer and Network Systems► Game and Simulations► Intelligent Systems► Software Systems

► Better scheduling of courses - higher availability

► Consistent, broad background for all students

► World class depth in specialization areas leveraging research strengths

► Graduates better prepared for wider range of career paths and for graduate school

► Stronger, more marketable degree

► Many other institutions have similar programs:- MIT, OSU, UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine, University of Connecticut, Georgia Tech, ...

Advantages of BS in CSE

Lower-LevelComputer Science

Core

19 credits

Capstone6 credits

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Specializationcourses

18 credits

Outline of CSE Degree - 128 credits (tentative)

University & College Core:

• English• Humanities• Social Sciences• Fine Arts• Diversity• Engineering Communication

27 credits

Lower-LevelComp. Engin.

Core

12 credits

Math & Science

25 credits

Upper-LevelCS Core

6-12 credits

Electives3-9 credits

Upper-LevelComp. Engin.

Core

6 credits

► A new course CS282:Simulation Physics replaces Chemistry► Removes internship as a requirement

The following courses are considered for the core (not in CS degree):► EE220: Circuits I► PHYS181L:Physics II Lab is replaced by EE220:Circuits I Lab► CPE400: Data Communications and Computer Networks

The following courses are considered for the core (not in CIE degree):► CS326: Programming Languages► CS456: Automata► CS477: Algorithms

Courses NOT considered for the core (currently in the CIE degree):► CPE406: Real-time Computer Systems► CPE401: Computer Network Systems

Envisioned Differences with Existing Degrees (Tentative)

► Do you agree that this new degree is in the best interest of current and future students and prospective employers?

► If you could transfer to the new degree program without any delays in graduation or loss of credits, would you do so?

Questions

► How is a specialization different from a minor?- A minor is aimed towards students of other departments.- A specialization is for CSE students

✓ It will appear on transcripts

FAQ