Computer Science Educational Objectives and Outcomes

Computer Science Educational Objectives

1. To educate a diverse student body and provide them with the educational background needed to enter California’s high technology workforce and make significant contributions in the design of software and networked computer systems; and to provide students with the knowledge that is necessary for advanced study of such systems.
2. To prepare students for life long professional learning and provide the opportunity for pursuit of advanced studies in graduate school and other professional programs.

Computer Science Learning Outcomes

The Computer Science Curriculum is designed so that each student will have demonstrated the following competencies upon graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science:

1. competence in applying knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline;
2. competence in analyzing a problem, recognizing ways in which computing technology may contribute to its solution, and identifying and defining the computing requirements appropriate for that solution;
3. competence in designing, implementing, and evaluating a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet needs, including needs of all potential users of the system;
4. competence in functioning effectively in various team roles, such as leader or member, to accomplish a common goal;
5. competence in understanding one’s professional, ethical, and social responsibilities, including professional codes of conduct, techniques for ethical analysis of situations, and one’s responsibilities to clients, employers, colleagues, self, the profession, and the public;
6. competence in using spoken, written, and electronic media to communicate effectively in both formal and informal settings with colleagues, technical audiences, and the general public;
7. competence in analyzing the impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society, including ethical, legal, security, and global policy issues, and competence in applying that analysis when developing computer systems;
8. recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, continuing professional development;
9. competence in using current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice, at a level appropriate for successful entry into the workplace or graduate school.

Official Program Information

• Links to CSULB catalog and schedule of classes
  • Department of Computer Engineering and Computer Science go to the current CSULB catalog section that describes the Department of Computer Engineering and Computer Science.
  • Engineering Technology Programs go to the current CSULB catalog section that describes the Engineering Technology Programs
  • College of Engineering Description go to the CSULB catalog section that describes the College of Engineering.
  • CSULB Official Catalog go to the official CSULB catalog page listing present and past catalogs.
  • CSULB Current Schedule of Classes go to the official CSULB Schedule of Classes Table of Contents.