Computer Engineering and Computer Science
Mission Statement
The Mission of the CECS Department is to prepare students to enter the computer science and engineering profession or to pursue advanced graduate study with specialty in the areas of computer engineering and computer science.
Program Education Objectives
- Educate and train MENG graduates with the advanced level academic background and practical engineering experience necessary to function as computer engineering and computer science professionals in a modern, ever-changing world.
- Produce graduates who demonstrate competence by being selected for employment by industrial, academic, or government entities, or pursue further professional/graduate studies.
- Provide our graduates with the foundation for the development of a successful career and with the understanding that life-long learning is necessary to this development.
- Ensure that our graduates understand the broad social, ethical, and professional issues of contemporary engineering practice.
Program Outcomes
- An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering in the field of computer engineering and computer science.
- An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data in the field of computer engineering and computer science.
- An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs in the field of computer engineering and computer science.
- An ability to function on teams.
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve problems in the field of computer engineering and computer science.
- An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility in the field of computer engineering and computer science.
- An ability to communicate effectively.
- The broad education necessary to understand the impact of computer engineering and computer science in a global and societal context.
- Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning in the field of computer engineering and computer science.
- Knowledge of contemporary issues in the field of computer engineering and computer science.
- An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern tools for the practice of computer engineering and computer science.
