B.S. in CS: Program Goals and Outcomes

Program Goals

Program Goals are broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program prepares graduates to achieve.

PG-01	Provide students with a core body of knowledge in computer science, with advanced topics that provide breadth of knowledge, build on the core, and expose students to current and emerging technologies and trends in computing and information technology.
PG-02	Prepare students for successful careers in computing and information technology.
PG-03	Foster students' appreciation of the need for professional development, life-long learning, and citizenship.
PG-04	Provide students with a foundation of knowledge and skills reflecting UWG's general education goals & values.

Program Outcomes

Program Outcomes are narrower, measurable statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. Program outcomes relate to the skills, knowledge, and behaviors that students acquire through their matriculation through the program.

Each program outcome (PO) is assessed by one or more required courses. The Program Outcomes and Required Courses Matrix details the relationship between program outcomes and the required courses for the program.

Students graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of West Georgia will be able to:

Outcome		Supports Goals...	CAC/ABET Criteria
PO-01	Apply fundamental concepts of computer science, software engineering, and mathematics in the modeling, design, and implementation of computer systems of varied complexity; and further apply these fundamental concepts to adapt to unfamiliar technologies and methods.	PG-01, PG-02, PG-03	IV-5, IV-6, IV-7, IV-8, IV-9, IV-10, IV-11
PO-02	Effectively function as a member of a team engaged in the process of modeling, designing, and implementing computer-based systems of varied complexity.	PG-02, PG-04	IV-7, IV-15, IV-16
PO-03	Recognize and analyze social, professional, and ethical issues and responsibilities they may face as computing professionals.	PG-02, PG-03, PG-04	IV-17
PO-04	Prepare and give effective technical presentations.	PG-02, PG-04	IV-15
PO-05	Write clear and accurate technical documents.	PG-02, PG-04	IV-16
PO-06	Apply the scientific method in a traditional lab science.	PG-01, PG-04	IV-12, IV-13, IV-14