Undergraduate Program
UTEP’s Computer Science Program provides a strong base in
The Bachelor of Science In Computer Science (BSCS) Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) address the university’s mission to serve the region, nation, and the world by graduating highly competent students with the potential to become leaders in their profession within five years of graduating.
The BSCS PEOs are centered on preparing graduates who will:
| 1. | be creative, ethical, proactive, and effective problem solvers across industry, academia, and government, equipped with the foundational, technical, and empirical computer science expertise needed to address real-world challenges (PEO1 - Quality of Our Graduates), |
| 2. | enhance the vitality of the Paso del Norte Region, nation, and beyond, by leveraging their technical expertise, professional skills such as teamwork, leadership, innovation, and professional and community service (PEO2 - Local and Global Impact), |
| 3. | engage in continuous professional development through research, advanced studies, certification, entrepreneurship, or other means (PEO3 - Continuous Improvement). |
The Student Outcomes of the
| SO 1. | Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics. |
| SO 2. | Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions. (ABET-1) |
| SO 3. | Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline. (ABET-2) |
| SO 4. | Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline. (ABET-5) |
| SO 5. | Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles. (ABET-4) |
| SO 6. | Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts. (ABET-3) |
| SO 7. | Understand the impact of computer science solutions on individuals, organizations, and society. |
| SO 8. | Recognize the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development. |
| SO 9. | Use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice |
| SO 10. | Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions (ABET-6) |
| SO 11. | Apply cybersecurity principles to development of secure systems (Applies to Secure Cyber Systems Concentration only) |
