Learning Aims and Educational Objectives

Learning Aims

Our student learning outcomes for the B.S. program in computer science are:

• Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
• Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
• Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
• Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
• Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
• Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions

Our student learning outcomes for the B.A. program in computer science are:

• Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
• Design and implement a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
• Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
• Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
• Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
• Apply software development fundamentals to produce mathematically-sound, computing-based solutions.

Educational Objectives

Our educational objectives for our undergraduate programs in computer science are to educate the next generation of computer professionals and academics who will

1. Embody the best ideals of a liberal, Jesuit education as knowledgeable, caring, ethical, well-spoken men and women with critical and reasoned judgment.
2. Practice computer science and software engineering, understand the fundamental principles of computer science, and continue to develop their technical competencies.
3. Pursue advanced education, research and development, and other creative efforts in science and technology.
4. Lead in industry, academics, and the community.