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