Undergraduate Programs in Computer
Science and Engineering
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering
offers baccalaureate degrees with majors in computer engineering, computer
information systems, and computer science. All three degrees provide students
with the knowledge and skills needed to work as practitioners in all aspects
of the computing and information processing industries. All majors include
a common core of fundamental courses in computing. The major in
computer
engineering includes courses in electronics and computer hardware as well
as software; the major in
computer information systems includes courses
in business and is designed for students who are primarily interested in
business applications; the major in computer science allows students to focus primarily on the software aspects of computing and requires selection
of an appropriate application area.
The Department also offers MS, ME, and PhD degrees in Computer Science and Engineering. A combined BS/MS program is available which facilitates completion of both degrees by allowing some senior courses to be applied to both degrees.
Faculty in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering conduct research and development in a variety of fundamental areas, including agent-based computing, decision making and analysis, database mining and warehousing, multimedia system design and implementation, parallel computer architecture, and security. This research finds applications in bioinformatics, e-commerce, education, information systems, and computer forensics. Advanced elective courses in these areas are offered, and there are some opportunities for undergraduate students to participate in ongoing research projects (or to suggest their own!). See the faculty and departmental research web pages for further information on research activities.
Student Services
All undergraduate programs in the College of Engineering and Information Technology are coordinated by the Office of Student Services. This office conducts advisement and orientation for new and transfer students, maintains student records, tracks student progress, and clears students for graduation. They can also provide information and contacts in nonacademic areas such as housing and financial aid although they are not the primary source of information about these nonacademic areas. Forms and requests requiring the permission of the Dean should be taken to this office; responsibilities related to the undergraduate program have been delegated to this office.