Computer Science

• Mission Statement

  Vision Statement:

  • To be an outstanding undergraduate program in applied Computer Science. Specifically, to be recognized by employers as the best program to educate and train graduates who are quickly productive and who design and develop software and computer systems of the highest quality.

   

  Mission Statement:

  • To provide students with the best education that prepares them to engineer, design, develop, support, and maintain technical software applications and integrated computer-based systems. To instill in them a solid understanding of the principles of Computer Science and the related skills that enable them to be productive in developing software and networked computer systems of superior quality and robustness. To provide a broad foundation that will allow them to continue to learn and progress in their careers and education.
  • Software engineering: To give students a clear understanding of computer programming paradigms and languages, a solid foundation in the principles of developing robust, maintainable, efficient software, and the skills to effectively apply that understanding in the various roles of medium to large software projects.
  • Customized option: To give students a mechanism for integrating knowledge and experience in other domains with skills in applying the computer in that domain. This option will allow students to customize a program of study in Computer Science courses in support of applications (software or systems) in their specialty areas. Such domains can include technical areas from science and engineering as well as arts and humanities, education, and other professions. This option will require a senior project.
• Student Learning Outcomes
  • Certificates 

    Students completing the Programing Essentials Certificate will be able to demonstrate the following outcomes:

    • Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics    
    • Analyze problems, identify, and define requirements    
    • Design, implement, & evaluate computer-based systems    
    • Professional, ethical, security, and social behavior    
    • Analyze local and global impact of computing    
    • Engage in continuing professional development    
    • Use current techniques, skills, and tools    
    • Apply mathematics, algorithms, and computer theory     
       

    Students completing the Game Development Certificate will be able to demonstrate the following outcomes:

    • Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics    
    • Analyze problems, identify, and define requirements    
    • Design, implement, & evaluate computer-based systems    
    • Function in teams    
    • Professional, ethical, security, and social behavior    
    • Communicate Effectively    
    • Analyze local and global impact of computing    
    • Engage in continuing professional development    
    • Use current techniques, skills, and tools    
    • Apply mathematics, algorithms, and computer theory    
    • Apply design and development principles    

     

    Students completing the Mobile Application Development Certificate will be able to demonstrate the following outcomes:

    • Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics    
    • Analyze problems, identify, and define requirements    
    • Design, implement, & evaluate computer-based systems    
    • Function in teams    
    • Professional, ethical, security, and social behavior    
    • Communicate Effectively    
    • Analyze local and global impact of computing    
    • Engage in continuing professional development    
    • Use current techniques, skills, and tools    
    • Apply mathematics, algorithms, and computer theory    
    • Apply design and development principles    
       
  • Associate Degree 

    Students completing the Associate of Applied Science in Computer Science will:

    • Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics
    • Analyze problems, identify, and define requirements
    • Design, implement, & evaluate computer-based systems
    • Function in teams
    • Professional, ethical, security, and social behavior
    • Communicate Effectively
    • Analyze local and global impact of computing
    • Engage in continuing professional development
    • Use current techniques, skills, and tools
    • Apply mathematics, algorithms, and computer theory
    • Apply design and development principles
       
  • Bachelor Degrees

    The program must enable Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Computer Science Teaching students to attain, by the time of graduation: 

    • An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the program’s student outcomes and to the discipline
    • An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution 
    • An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs 
    • An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal 
    • An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities 
    • An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences 
    • An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society 
    • Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development 
    • An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice. 
    • 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.
    • An ability to apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity.

• Curriculum Grid

• Program and Contact Information

  The Computer Science program at the School of Computing employs a technical, scientific approach, requiring a solid foundation in mathematics and natural science. The program blends scientific and engineering principles implemented through actual, practical, and applications-oriented experience as well as the intellectual study of computation. It is designed to provide a sound fundamental understanding of logic and of digital computer organization as well as the interaction between hardware, software, and the interconnection of system components.  Also emphasized is software engineering which includes understanding operating systems design, implementing the theory of computing, analysis of algorithms, simulation design, and the development of knowledge-based systems. The objectives of the Computer Science program are to provide students with an education that will help them achieve their academic and career goals while simultaneously meeting the needs of industry partners.

   

  Contact Information:
  Hugo E. Valle, PhD
  Associate Professor, School of Computing
  Computer Science Program Coordinator
  Office: (801) 626-7008
  Noorda Building, Office 242C
  1465 Edvalson St, Dept 2401
  Ogden, UT 84408

  Computer Science Department Website

• Assessment Plan

  Program-Level Assessment Data Collection, Analysis, and Improvement Schedule:

  Course	2022-2023	2023-2024	2024-2025	2026-2027	2027-2028	2028-2029
  CS1030 Foundations of Computer Science	CA/RI	Imp
  CS2130 Computational Structures	CA/RI	Imp
  CS3230 Object Oriented User Interface Development with Java	CA/RI	Imp
  CS4110 Concepts of Formal Languages and Algorithms for Comp.	CA/RI	Imp
  CS1400 Fundamentals of Programming		CA/RI	Imp
  CS2550 Database Design & Application Development		CA/RI	Imp
  CS2705 Network Fundamentals and Design		CA/RI	Imp
  CS3030 Scripting Languages		CA/RI	Imp
  CS1410 Object-Oriented Programming			CA/RI	Imp
  CS2450 Software Engineering I			CA/RI	Imp
  CS3100 Operating Systems			CA/RI	Imp
  CS4450 Advanced Software Engineering Methods			CA/RI	Imp
  CS2350 Web Development					CA/RI	Imp
  CS2420 Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms					CA/RI	Imp
  CS3550 Advanced Database Programming					CA/RI	Imp
  CS4230 Java Application Development					CA/RI	Imp
  CS2810 Computer Architecture/Organization	Imp					CA/RI
  CS3750 Software Engineering II	Imp					CA/RI
  CS3280 Object-Oriented Windows Application Development	Imp					CA/RI
  CS4790 N-Tier Web Programming	Imp					CA/RI

  CA/RI – Course Assessment and Recommended Improvements (to be approved by CS Faculty and CS Industry Advisory Council)
  Imp – Implement Improvements

  The following three steps outline the Computer Science assessment process:

  Following the above schedule, course assessment subcommittees will convene during the assigned year to review the effectiveness of course delivery in achieving department objectives and to establish a Course Assessment Plan.  The Plan includes summary evidence of how the course currently satisfies the department’s student learning outcomes, investigating specific assessment instruments, the associated learning outcomes, and resulting class performance. Evidence of learning for a specific student learning outcome is deemed successful if the associated assessment measure is 80% or above.

   

  Assessment for the Creative Arts (CA) General Education class CS1010 – Introduction to Interactive Entertainment occurs bi-annually following the rubric and metrics provided by the Creative Arts subcomittee of the General Education Improvement & Assessment Faculty Senate Standing Committee.

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  In addition, the source assessment subcommittees will list recommendations for course improvement to address any deficiencies in meeting applicable student learning outcomes.

  Program recommendations will be compiled by Spring semester and submitted for approval by both CS Faculty and CS Industry Advisory Council, effectively closing the loop and thus engaging department action toward addressing deficiencies in achieving student learning outcomes. Recommendations for improvement will be implemented during the subsequent year indicated in the schedule above. An evaluation of the implementation of course improvements will indicate if the course should be reassessed immediately or if the regular course assessment cycle may be resumed.
• Assessment Report Submissions
  2023-24
  2021-22

  2019-20 - Conducted Program Review

  2017

  2016

  2015
• Program Review

  2019-20

This information is part of the cyclical program review process. Details such as mission statements, learning outcomes, etc., are updated as part of the biennial assessment reporting process, an integral component of program review.