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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Department of Computer Science & Information Technology
 

Program Objectives

  1. Graduates should be prepared to obtain employment in the computing field.
  2. Graduates should be prepared to gain acceptance into computer science graduate school.
  3. Graduates should be prepared to adapt to the:
    1. Rapidly changing technology in the computing field.
    2. Changing architecture of modern software systems
  4. Graduates should become socially responsible members of the computing profession.
  5. Graduates should be prepared for occupational advancement or leadership roles in the IT industry.

Program Outcomes

  1. The proficiency in foundations of computing and mathematics to apply them to analyze real-world problems and to design algorithms for their solution.
  2. The proficiency in system analysis to:
    1. Understand the organizational need for the system, the intent of stakeholders for having the system and business requirements for the system,
    2. Define system specifications,
    3. Analyze system requirements,
    4. Design an implementation strategy that optimizes technical solutions to system requirements.
  3. The proficiency in systems design, development and testing techniques to implement software components of computer-based systems.
  4. The ability to work effectively on mixed teams of professionals to accomplish a common goal.
  5. The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to technical and business personnel
  6. The knowledge of social, legal, business and ethical issues of computer-based systems.
  7. The motivation and preparation to engage in life-long professional education and development.

A minimum of 30 semester hours must be taken at Roosevelt University, with at least 15 of these in the computer science major. At most 60 semester hours may be applied to the degree at the 100 level and at most 66 semester hours transferred from a two-year school. At least 63 semester hours must be in non-computing courses. The BS degree requires a minimum of 120 acceptable semester hours of credit. A minor in mathematics is required.

For further information:
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