2006-2007
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES (BS)
Intended Program Outcomes
1. Graduates will be able to demonstrate strong knowledge of the theoretical and
mathematical basis of computer science by:
A. Effectively obtaining and applying the theoretical knowledge to advanced topics in computer
science.
1) Discrete Structures I
4) Foundations of Computer Theory
2) Discrete Structures II
5) Programming Languages
Computer Concepts
6) Operating Systems
2. Graduates will be able to demonstrate a strong knowledge of the functional components of
a computer system by:
B. Exhibiting knowledge in the areas of fundamentals of computer organization and architecture:
1) Computer Architecture
2) Computer Concepts
3) Computer Networking
Methods of Assessment and Criteria for Succ
Direct Measures
At least 75% of
students will
receive a mean
score of 70 or
greater on final
exam in the
aforementioned
courses,
graded by
instructors
using an
appropriate
rubric.
The comprehensive
final exam is used
to measure
performance
At least 75% of
students will
receive a mean
score of 70 or
greater on written
exams in the
aforementioned
computer science
courses, graded by
instructors using an
appropriate rubric.
The exams are
used to measure
performance
Indirect Measures
At least 70% of students will receive f
or greater) responses from corporate p
following survey items regarding the a
majors while on internship or preparin
or advanced studies:
Supervisor’s Evaluation Report
with 5 = excellent]
(to be completed by student internshi
Item #2.1: Overall Technical A
Item #2.2: Learning to Learn
knowledge quickly a
Item #2.6: Problem-Solving (ability to thi
o
o
The internship supervisor’s Evaluation Rep
measure the student’s technical, learning a
solving abilities. . Gradu-ating seniors’ Exit
used to assess their confidence in applying
knowledge to advanced topics in compute
At least 70% of students will receive f
or greater) responses from corporate p
following survey items regarding the a
graduates while on internship or prepa
employment or advanced studies:
Supervisor’s Evaluation Report
with 5 = excellent]
(to be completed by student internshi
o Item #2.1: Overall Techn
Item #2.6: Problem-Solving (ability to thi
The internship supervisor’s Evaluation Rep
measure the student’s technical, and prob
abilities. Graduating seniors’ Exit Survey [
assess their understanding of the fundam
computer organization and architecture
3. Graduates will be able to demonstrate the acquisition of critical thinking skills.
C. Main content knowledge
D. Algorithm design and programming skills
E. Software development lifecycle methodology
At least a combined
measure of 75%
from the total
direct measures as
specified in the sub
outcomes C, D, and
E which follows.
The
comprehensive
final exam, projects
and programming
assignments are
used to measure
performance
4. Graduates will be able to demonstrate the acquisition of critical thinking skills.
C. Exhibit expertise in the main content knowledge of computer science.
1) Applications Programming
2) Fundamental Programming Lab
3) Fundamental Programming
4) Data Structures
5. Graduates will be able to demonstrate the acquisition of critical thinking skills by:
D. Designing and implementing computerized solutions through applying fundamental programming
skills and knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
1)
Fundamental of Programming
3) Data Structures
Fundamental of Programming Lab
4) Computer Concepts
At least 75% of
students will
receive a mean
score of 70 or
greater on Final
Exam in the
aforementioned
computer science
courses, graded by
instructors using an
appropriate rubric.
The comprehensive
final exam is used
to measure
performance
At least 75% of
students will
receive a mean
score of 70 or
greater on
programming
At least a combined measure of 70% from
measures as specified in the sub outcomes
which follows.
(See sheets which follows for sub outcome
The internship supervisor’s Evaluation Rep
measure the student’s abilities. Also, the e
to measure the student’s employment or a
objectives.
At least 70% of students will receive favo
or greater) for responses by corporate pr
survey items below regarding the attaine
students while on internship or cooperat
assignments: [scale: 1 to 5, with 5 =
Supervisor’s Evaluation Report (to
by internship/coop advisors):
Item #2.6: Problem solving
- Item
Ability.
The internship/coop supervisor’s Evaluatio
to measure the student’s abilities. Gradua
Survey [20] is used to assess their confide
fundamental programming skills and know
structures and algorithms to design and im
computerized solutions
At least 70% of students will receive favo
or greater) for responses from corporate
following survey item regarding the attai
majors while on internship/coop preparin
or advanced studies:
Supervisor’s Evaluation Repor
projects in the
courses listed
above, graded by
instructors using an
appropriate rubric.
with 5 = excellent]
(to be completed by student int
advisors):
Item # 2.1: Overall Technical Ability
The programming
assignments are
used to measure
performance
6. Graduates will be able to demonstrate the acquisition of critical thinking skills by:
E. Demonstrating proficiency in the principles of the software development lifecycle, employing a range
of problem-solving, programming, and software engineering techniques.
1) Database Management
4) Systems Development
2) Java
5) Projects
Information Systems In Organizations
F.
1)
2)
3)
4)
7. Graduates will be able to demonstrate strong technical
communication skills, both orally and in writing by:
Effective articulation of a technical strategy.
Professional Development
Professional Development III
Intership
Programming Languages
5)
6)
7)
Systems Development
Projects
Operating Systems
At least 75% of
students will
receive a mean
score of 70 or
greater on projects
or large
assignments in the
listed courses,
graded by
instructors using an
appropriate rubric.
The assigned
projects or large
assignments are
used to measure
performance
At least 75% of
students will
receive a mean
score of 70 or
greater on
written and
oral
presentations
in the listed
courses (as
determined by
an appropriate
rubric).
-
The internship/coop supervisor’s Evalu
used to measure the student’s technic
Graduating Seniors’ Exit Survey [20] is
their confidence in applying fundamen
skills and knowledge of data structure
to design and implement computerized
At least 70% of students will receive favo
or greater) for responses from corporate
following survey items regarding the atta
majors while on internship or preparing f
advanced studies:
Supervisor’s Evaluation Report (to
internship/coop advisors):
[scale: 1 to 5, with
Item #2.3: Listening
Interpersonal skills
Item #2.6: Problem solving
Teamwork
Item #2.7: Creative Thinking
Leadership
Item #2.8: goal-setting and motivation
The internship/coop supervisor’s Evaluatio
to measure the student’s analytical and re
above. Graduating Seniors’ Exit Survey [21
assess their proficiency in the principles of
development lifecycle, using a range of pro
programming, and software engineering te
At least 70% of students will receive favo
or greater) for responses from corporate
following survey items regarding the atta
graduates while on internship/coop or pr
employment or advanced studies:
Supervisor’s Evaluation Report [scale:
excellent]
(to be completed by student inte
 Item #2.4: Oral communication (th
respond adequately)
Item #2.5: Written communication (the a
effectively for business and technical solut
8. Graduates will be able to seek advanced studies in computer related fields and contribute as a
computer science professional in the real world:
G. Internship experience with major industry
H. Ability to pursue advanced studies in computers or related fields
The rubrics for
written and/or oral
presentations are
used to measure
performance.
The internship/coop supervisor’s Evaluatio
to measure the student’s written and/or or
skills. Graduating Seniors’ Exit Survey [22]
their confidence in articulating a technical
orally and in writing
At least a combined
measure of 70%
from the total
direct measures as
specified in the sub
outcomes G, and H
which follows.
At least a combined measure of 70% from
measures as specified in the sub outcomes
follows.
(See sheets which follows for
and H)
Performance is
measured by the
number of
companies visiting
each year and the
number of
presentations on
advanced degree
programs for the
year.
9. Graduates will be able to seek advanced studies in computer related fields and contribute
as a computer science professional in the real world by:
G. Actively interning with major industries to acquire preparation for obtaining employment upon
graduation.
1) Professional Development I
2) Professional Development III
3) Internship
An average of
at least 10
companies will
visit the
professional
development
classes each
year. Also, at
least 75% of
student interns
will receive
favorable
(scores of 3 or
greater) on the
overall
internship
evaluations.
….Performance is
measured by
company classroom
visits.
Performance is measured by final G
Surveys, Senior Internship Report, Alumni
Annual Report for the number of graduatin
completed an Internship or will take the G
advance exam) within a year from graduat
pursue advanced degree studies within 7 y
At least 20% of our graduating seniors w
interned at least once or will take the GR
exam) within one year after graduation:
Senior Exit Surveys, Alumni Survey, and C
….Performance is measured by Exit Survey
and CIS Annual Report for the number of
who completed an Internship or will take t
advance exam) within a year from graduat
Seniors’ Exit Survey [23] is used to assess
in being adequately prepared to obtain em
graduation.
10. Graduates will be able to seek advanced studies in computer related fields and contribute
as a computer science professional in the real world by:
H. Adequately preparing to pursue advanced studies in computer related fields upon graduation.
1) Professional Development I
2) Professional Development III
There will be at
least 3
presentations
in the
professional
development
classes about
graduate
education
opportunities.
Performance is
measured by the
number of
presentations on
advanced degree
programs for the
year.
11. Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the social and ethical issues in the
computer science field by:
I. Recognizing ethical issues in computing contexts and articulating the responsibilities of a computing
professional
1. Application
Programming
2. Fundamental
Programming
3. Fundamental
Programming lab
4. Computer Concepts
5. Computer Architecture
6. Computer Networking
7. Professional
Development I
8. Professional
Development III
9. Operating Systems
10. Database Management
11. Computer Sys/ Organization
12. Systems Development
At least 75% of
students will
receive a mean
score of 70 or
greater on
project reports,
tests,
presentations, or
other deliverables
regarding social
and computer
ethics topics in
various courses,
using an
appropriate
evaluation rubric.
Performance is
measured by
exams, reports
and deliverables
regarding social
At least 40% of graduates will have a
and hence will be eligible for applying
programs. Also, a minimum of 10% o
pursue graduate studies within 7 years
– Department Ann
Performance is measured by final GPA and
Alumni Survey, and CIS Annual Report for
graduating seniors who will pursue advanc
within 7 years. Graduating Seniors’ Exit Su
to assess their confidence in being adequa
pursue advanced studies in computer relat
graduation.
At least 70% of students will receive fav
(score of 3 or greater) from corporate pr
following survey items regarding the atta
graduates while on internship or preparin
or advanced studies:
Supervisor’s Evaluation Report (to b
student internship advisors): [scale:
excellent]
- Item #1.1: Relations / others
- It
Judgment
- Item #1.4:
- Item #1.5: Quality of Work
-I
Dependability
- Item #1.7: A
Item #1.8: Punctuality
Overall Performance
Performance is measured by the I
Evaluation Report. Graduating Seniors
is used to assess their confidence in b
prepared to recognize ethical issues in
contexts and articulate the responsibil
computing professional
and computer
ethics topics
using the
approved rubric.