Matrix of Program Student Learning Outcomes
BS Computer Science
Course/Number/Section:
Semester/Academic Year:
Program Learning Outcome
- Must be aligned with
program outcomes listed in
the catalog; For each
learning outcome, identify
year adopted and/or
revised, source.
PLO – Apply knowledge of
computing and
mathematics appropriate to
the discipline
Core Learning
Outcomes – Which
Core Learning
Outcomes are
consistent with the
Program Learning
Outcome?
Scientific Literacy;
Reasoning Skills
(Quantitative)
PLO – Analyze a problem,
identify and define
computing requirements
appropriate to solution
Scientific Literacy;
Reasoning Skills
(Critical Thinking)
PLO – Design, implement
and evaluate a computerbased system, process,
component, or program to
meet desired needs
Scientific Literacy;
Reasoning Skills
(Critical Thinking)
Evidence – To include how
you assessed (specify
assessment instruments);
# & % of students
completing the course who
have satisfactorily achieved
the outcome (Met or
Exceeded your expectations)
Target Percentage:
Actual Percentage:
Use of Results Suggestions to improve
student outcomes
Did it Work?
Reflections
PLO – Ability to function
effectively on teams to
accomplish a common goal
Ethics & Civic
Engagement
PLO – Understanding of
professional, ethical, legal,
security, and social issues
and responsibilities
Ethics & Civic
Engagement
PLO – Communicate
effectively with a range of
audiences
Communication
Skills
PLO – Analyze local and
global impact of computing
on individuals, organizations
and society
Global Literacy;
Scientific Literacy;
Reasoning Skills
(Critical Thinking)
PLO – Recognition of need
for, and ability to engage in,
continuing professional
development
Ethics & Civic
Engagement
PLO – Ability to use current
techniques, skills, and tools
necessary for computing
practices
Scientific Literacy;
Reasoning Skills
(Quantitative)
PLO – 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
PLO – Apply design and
development principles in
the construction of software
systems of varying
complexity
Reasoning Skills
(Quantitative);
Scientific Literacy
Scientific Literacy
CLO (Optional)
CLO (Optional)
PLO – Program Learning Outcomes; CLO – Course Learning Outcomes
*The inclusion of CLOs is optional. PLOs are required.