Mohammad Alshayeb19 May 2009

Agenda Update on Computer Science Program

Assessment/Accreditation Work Update on Software Engineering Program

Assessment/Accreditation Work New Initiatives

MS in Software Engineering MS in Information Security and Assurance BS in Information Technology

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CS & SWE ABET PreparationThe ABET self-study report for CS & SWE

were prepared and sent to the ABET steering committee for feedback.

ABET visit is expected in 091.

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Review Program Educational Objectives

Old program educational objectives 1-2 below were hard to assess. The new ones are much easier to assess. (New) Prepare graduates, who are entering immediately into

professional practice upon graduation, to be capable of performing duties on an entry-level computing-related position. (Old) Critically analyze and apply a range of concepts, principles,

and practices in net-centric computing, information management, or intelligent systems; showing a range of problem solving skills and effective judgment in the selection and use of corresponding tools and techniques.

(New) Prepare graduates to pursue graduate studies to successfully complete an advanced degree. (Old) Demonstrate a sound understanding of the main areas of the

body of knowledge and the theories of computer science, with an ability to exercise critical judgment across a range of related issues.

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Review Program Educational Objectives (Cont.)

New program educational objectives 3-5 below are exactly similar to the old ones, but with rewording so that they are all consistent. (New) Prepare graduates to work as individuals with

minimum guidance and as leaders or members of a team. (Old) Demonstrate the ability to work as an individual with

minimum guidance and as a leader/member of a team. (New) Prepare graduates to follow appropriate practices

within a professional, legal, and ethical framework. (Old) Follow appropriate practices within a professional, legal,

and ethical framework. (New) Prepare graduates to recognize the need for and be

capable of pursuing life-long learning. (Old) Identify mechanisms for continuing professional

development and life-long learning.

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CS Program Educational Objectives

1. Prepare graduates, who are entering immediately into professional practice upon graduation, to be capable of performing duties on an entry-level computing-related position.

2. Prepare graduates to pursue graduate studies to successfully complete an advanced degree.

3. Prepare graduates to work as individuals with minimum guidance and as leaders or members of a team.

4. Prepare graduates to follow appropriate practices within a professional, legal, and ethical framework.

5. Prepare graduates to recognize the need for and be capable of pursuing life-long learning.

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Program Learning Outcomes (OLD) Knowledge in major: Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding

of essential facts, concepts, principles, and theories relating to computational processes and systems.

Modeling: Graduates will be able to use the acquired knowledge and understanding in the modeling and design of computational processes and systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoff involved in design choices.

Problem solving: Graduates will be able to identify and analyze criteria and specifications appropriate to specific problems, and plan and design strategies for their solution.

Critical evaluation and testing: Graduates will be able to use quality models in analyzing the extent to which a computational process or a computational system meets the criteria defined for its current use and future development

Methods and tools: Graduates will be able to employ appropriate methods and tools for the specification, design, implementation, and evaluation of computational processes and systems.

Professional responsibility: Graduates will be able to recognize and be guided by the social, professional, legal, and ethical issues involved in the use and development of computer technology.

Risk analysis: Graduates will be able to identify and assess different types of risk related to the development and management of computational processes and systems.

Communication: Graduates will be able to express ideas persuasively, in written and oral form.

Teamwork: Graduates will be able to work effectively as leader/member of a development team.

Self management: Graduates will be able to manage their own learning and development, including time management and organizational skills

Professional development: Graduates will be able to keep abreast of current developments in the discipline to continue their own professional development.

Computing and society: Graduates will be able to understand the impact of computing solutions in a global and societal context.

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Review Program Learning Outcomes

Some program outcomes are hard to assess (e.g. Knowledge in Major)

Some program outcomes are not really outcomes for the CS program (e.g. “Risk Analysis” and “Critical Evaluation and Testing”) In late 2007, ABET published it’s a-k program outcomes for

Computing Programs. These outcomes did not include “Risk Analysis” and “Critical Evaluation and Testing”.

Both outcomes were identified as weak when we assessed them earlier, before looking at ABET’s published outcomes.

Therefore, the low assessment was due to the fact that they are not expected outcomes of our CS program.

Hence, the CS Program Curriculum Committee decided to adopt the published ABET a-k outcomes as is.

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Review Program Learning Outcomes (NEW) (Adopted As Is from Latest ABET Self Study Guide)

a. An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline

b. An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution

c. An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs

d. An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal e. An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social

issues and responsibilitiesf. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiencesg. An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on

individuals, organizations, and societyh. Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing

professional development i. An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for

computing practice.j. An ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and

computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices.

k. An ability to apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity.

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ABET preparation and assessment

Program objectives and outcomes have not changed

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CS & SWE Programs Assessment Plans

Program Educational Objectives

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Academic

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New Graduate Programs in Software Engineering

Two new masters in Software EngineeringMaster of Science in Software Engineering

(MS. SWE) Course work and a thesis (thesis option) Full and part-time time graduate students.

Master of Software Engineering (M. SWE) Consists of course work only (non-thesis option) Part-time graduate students only

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The Objectives of the programsM.S.SWE

Prepare graduates with the necessary core skills based on the core body of knowledge in software engineering so that the individual can formulate research models and select the best solution to solve real world problem.

M.SWEDevelop future leaders of industrial software

engineering practice – the future chief engineers, head designers, and principal technical officers of their companies.

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Importance of CSIAKSA ranked first in the GCC for online

attacks, according to April 2009 report by Symantec

Attacks are on the increase, and becoming very sophisticated

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New graduate programs in Information Security and Assurance (IS&A)

Two new MS programs in IS&AMaster of Science in Information Security and

Assurance (MS.IS&A) Course work and a thesis (thesis option) Full and part-time time graduate students.

Master of Information Security and Assurance (M.IS&A) consists of course work only (non-thesis option) Part-time graduate students only

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The Program Objective• M.S.IS&A

– Provide the needed leaders and professionals who will be capable of securing and protecting KSA cyber network and critical infrastructure from inside and outside threats and attacks that now face KSA and the GCC region.

• M.IS&A– Build the local experts and leaders of

information security and assurance who will be responsible for building security solutions for the protection of the Saudi IT infrastructures

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Concentration AreasApplied CryptographyNetwork SecurityComputer SecurityComputer ForensicsInformation SecuritySecure SoftwareBiometrics

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BS in Information TechnologyFocuses on integrating information

technology and business solutions to meet the needs of corporations and other institutions and enable them to achieve their objectives effectively and efficiently

IT Program ObjectivePrepare graduates with the necessary IT skills

based on the core body of knowledge in information technology recommended by professional societies so that the individual can be productive contributor to the local industry

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Third IAC Meeting 2009 28Source: http://www.acm.org/education/curric_vols/CC2005-March06Final.pdf

Third IAC Meeting 2009 29Source: http://www.acm.org/education/curric_vols/CC2005-March06Final.pdf

Third IAC Meeting 2009 30Source: http://www.acm.org/education/curric_vols/CC2005-March06Final.pdf

Third IAC Meeting 2009 31Source: http://www.acm.org/education/curric_vols/CC2005-March06Final.pdf

Third IAC Meeting 2009 32Source: http://www.acm.org/education/curric_vols/CC2005-March06Final.pdf

Third IAC Meeting 2009 33Source: http://www.acm.org/education/curric_vols/CC2005-March06Final.pdf