{"id":8,"date":"2012-06-22T12:24:55","date_gmt":"2012-06-22T12:24:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huangshizhaopin.com\/computer-science\/learning-goals-and-mission\/"},"modified":"2015-06-29T14:34:43","modified_gmt":"2015-06-29T18:34:43","slug":"learning-goals-and-mission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/huangshizhaopin.com\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/computer-science\/learning-goals-and-mission\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning Goals"},"content":{"rendered":"

Goal 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

To provide a curriculum for students enrolled in computer science courses as a major or a minor course of study. To ensure the development of: basic concepts and principles in this discipline, marketable job skills in the fields of computer science and information systems and an understanding of this technology\u2019s role in organizations and society.<\/p>\n

Objectives<\/em><\/p>\n

1.1 The students will learn computer science and information systems application of critical, innovation and ethical decision making derived from computer science concepts, principles and theory in the resolution of computer information processing needs. Courses that meet this objective are the core course requirements for each of the computer science programs and a complement of selected elective computer science and information science courses as stated in the undergraduate bulletin.
\nDirect Measurement: Test Scores, Projects, Assignments, Class Participation
\nIndirect Measurement: Student Course evalsuations<\/p>\n

1.2 The students\u00a0will identify and demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of the application of state of the art computer science tools and techniques to meet personal and organizational needs through individual and cooperative group exploration and investigation. Courses that meet this objective are the core course requirements for information systems\/computer science and a complement of selected elective information science and computer science courses as stated in the undergraduate bulletin.
\nDirect Measurement: Test Scores, Group Projects, Assignments, Class Participation
\nIndirect Measurement: Student Course evalsuations<\/p>\n

1.3 To teach computer science and information science electives\u00a0to students not majoring in computer science. Courses that meet this objective are also for computer science and information science minor programs and are noted in the undergraduate bulletin.
\nDirect Measurement: Test Scores, Projects, Assignments, Class Participation
\nIndirect Measurement: Student Course evalsuations<\/p>\n

Goal 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

To prepare students for graduate school in computer science, information systems, data science and MBA programs and\/or to prepare students for professional computer industry certification programs.<\/p>\n

Objectives<\/em><\/p>\n

2.1 Students will be equipped with general and specialized knowledge of\u00a0computer science and information systems in preparation for graduate level computer science study. Courses that meet this objective are the core course requirements for each of the three Information and Computer Science Department\u2019s major programs and a complement of selected elective information science and computer science 300 and 400 level courses for majors as stated in the undergraduate bulletin.
\nDirect Measurement: Test Scores, Projects, Assignments, Class Participation, Number of Students Entering Graduate School
\nIndirect Measurement: Student Course evalsuations<\/p>\n

2.2 To offer courses\u00a0for computer science and information systems majors and minors to prepare them for computer industry certification specialization. Courses that meet this objective are stated in the current undergraduate bulletin.
\nDirect Measurement: Test Scores, Projects, Assignments, Class Participation, Computer Certification Exam Results
\nIndirect Measurement: Student Course evalsuations<\/p>\n

Goal 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

To provide students that are not majoring in Computer Science with\u00a0basic\u00a0computer\u00a0concepts and a knowledge of hardware, software, networks and security.<\/p>\n

Objectives<\/em><\/p>\n

3.1 To provide non-computer science majors with a\u00a0selection of computer science and information systems electives to introduce them to the theory, concepts, techniques, and application of computer tools in their majors and future careers. Courses that meet this objective start with CS-150 and HP-140 and in addition to a selection of computer science and information systems electives as noted in the current bulletin.
\nDirect Measurement: Test Scores, Projects Based on Major, Assignments, Class Participation
\nIndirect Measurement: Student Course evalsuations<\/p>\n

Goal 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

To provide a support structure to the classroom experience in terms of clubs, professional organizations, cooperative programs, independent study, honors research papers, academic exhibits, contests and seminars.<\/p>\n

Objectives<\/em><\/p>\n

4.1 Organize an on-campus computer science club. The club would host visiting corporate and government speakers, visit major organizations using computer systems to support their business, attend computer conferences and trade shows, develop applications on a project basis within the club\u2019s structure, council and advise students seeking to obtain membership to computer professional associations.
\nDirect Measurement: Total Number of Club Members, Total Computer Shows Attended, Number of Students joining Professional Associations
\nIndirect Measurement: Club Member evalsuation administered end of Year<\/p>\n

4.2 Work in conjunction with the Saint Peter\u2019s Cooperative Education Program to help\u00a0students obtain\u00a0jobs in computer science and information systems for academic credit. Courses that directly support this objective are\u00a0CS-295 and IS-295.
\nDirect Measurement: Total Number of Students offered and accepting Internships for Academic Credit, Academic Work Performed, Internship Work Performed
\nIndirect Measurement: Student evalsuation at End of Internship, Employer evalsuation Completed at end of Internship<\/p>\n

4.3 Arrange independent study courses to focus on developing students\u2019 computer science\/information systems skills on an individual basis. Courses that directly support this objective are CS: 205, 295, 490 and IS: 205, 295, 490.
\nDirect Measurement: Test Scores, Projects, Assignments, Quality of Discussion with Professor
\nIndirect Measurement: Student Course evalsuations<\/p>\n

Goal 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

To mentor\u00a0and advise students in course selection to meet Computer and Information Sciences Departmental requirements and monitor students\u2019 progress in achieving departmental and individual student goals and objectives.<\/p>\n

Objectives<\/em><\/p>\n

5.1 Assignment of Computer and Information Sciences faculty to students to achieve the most effective course selection.
\nDirect Measurement: Annual Computer Science Faculty and Course Survey given to all Computer Science Majors
\nIndirect Measurement: Student Course evalsuations<\/p>\n

5.2 Students will receive ongoing assessment through observations, review of assignments and examinations.
\nDirect Measurement: Test Scores, Projects, Assignments, Class Participation
\nIndirect Measurement: Student Course evalsuations<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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