Program Missions & Objectives

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Computer Engineering Program will be to provide education in the theory and practice of modern computer engineering. We will prepare our graduates to have rewarding and successful careers in a diverse range of computer engineering fields, including materials, devices, circuits, digital systems, signal/speech/image processing, and communications.This Program is scheduled to begin Fall, 2007.

2.1 Apply knowledge to development of eng. systems: Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to the development of engineering systems.

2.2 Communicate concepts: Communicate technical concepts in both written documents and oral presentations.

2.3 Function as member of engineering design team: Function as a member of an engineering design team.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the undergraduate Computer Science program is to provide students with a solid foundation in theory and practice of computer science, and to prepare them for productive long-term careers in industry and government. The program prepares the Computer Science graduates to meet the immediate needs of the computer industry, adapt themselves to the rapidly evolving industry needs, and further their education in graduate school.

2.1 Be able to solve practical problems: Apply their knowledge of algorithms and programming to the solution of practical and useful Computer Science problems.

2.2 Communicate effectively and work collaboratively: Communicate effectively and work collaboratively

2.3 Design and analyze software: Design and analyze software at the component, subsytem, and software architecture levels and make informed, sound software design tradeoffs.

2.4 Design and analyze Algorithms : Apply knowledge of data-structures, algorithms, and advanced techniques in computer science to design and analyze algorithms for solving practical problems.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Department of Electrical Engineering is to provide education in the theory and practice of modern electrical engineering. We prepare our graduates to have rewarding and successful careers in a diverse range of electrical engineering fields, including materials, devices, circuits, digital systems, signal/speech/image processing, and communications.

2.1 Apply knowledge to development of eng. systems: Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to the development of engineering systems.

2.2 Communicate concepts: Communicate technical concepts in both written documents and oral presentations.

2.3 Function as member of engineering design team: Function as a member of an engineering design team.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the undergraduate Software Engineering program is to provide students with a solid foundation in theory and practice of software engineering, and to prepare them for productive long-term careers in industry and government. The program prepares Software Engineering graduates to meet the immediate needs of the software development industry, adapt themselves to the rapidly evolving industry needs, and further their education in graduate school.

2.1 Develop complex software systems: Apply knowledge of programming, algorithms, data structures, and software engineering to the development of complex software systems.

2.2 Communicate technical concepts: Communicate technical concepts in both written documents and oral presentations.

2.3 Design and analyze software: Design and analyze software at the component, subsystem, and software architecture levels and make informed, sound software design tradeoffs.

2.4 Articulate importance of software lifecycle: Articulate the importance of all phases of the software lifecycle, with emphasis on the need to plan for change and continuously vie to improve the software process.

2.5 Work effectively in a software development team: Work effectively in a software development team and with other engineering professionals.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Telecommunications Engineering Undergraduate (BSTE) program is to provide education in modern communications networks and systems. The BSTE program provides graduates with a systems level command of a variety of subfields of telecommunication engineering. Our BSTE graduates are key contributors to a variety of telecommunications fields such as data communications, network architecture, wireless communications, optical networking, and next generation networks.

2.1 Apply knowledge of mathematics and engineering : Students will be able to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to solve telecommunications engineering problems

2.2 Conduct experiments and analyze data: Students will be able to conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data.

2.3 Design system, component to required specs: Students will be able to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Graduate Certificate with Concentration in Information Assurance is to provide students with foundations in theory and practice of computer security and information assurance and to prepare them for careers in industry and government that require expertise in these areas.

2.1 Master Computer and Information Security: The student will be able to demonstrate a mastery of computer and information security.

2.2 Articulate concepts of Data& Applications Security: The student will be able to articulate the major concepts of Data and Applications Security

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the MS degree program in Computer Engineering is to provide advanced education for engineers who seek the knowledge and skills necessary for the design of complex systems comprised of both hardware and software components. This degree program has an emphasis on the design of high-speed, complex hardware systems and highly reliable, time-critical software systems. We prepare our MSCE graduates to be key contributors to a variety of computer engineering research both in industry and/or academia and to further their education by entering a doctoral degree program.

2.1 Broad knowledge of computer engineering: Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge of computer engineering and a focused understanding of their area of expertise.

2.2 Develop solutions to practical problems: Students will apply their knowlwedge and analytical skills to create effective and novel solutions to practical problems.

2.3 Communicate effectively and work collaboratively: Students will communicate effectively and work both collaboratively and independently.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Master's degree program in Computer Science is to provide students with a solid foundation in theory and practice of computer science, and to prepare them for productive long-term careers in industry and government. We prepare our graduates to be key contributors to computer science research, both in industry and/or academia, and to further their education by entering a doctoral degree program.

2.1 Knowledge: Broad in CS, detailed in concentration: Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge of computer science and a focused understanding of their area of expertise.

2.2 Develop solutions to practical problems: Students will apply their knowledge and analytical skills to create effective and novel solutions to practical problems.

2.3 Communicate effectively, work collaboratively: Students will communicate effectively and work both collaboratively and independently.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Electrical Engineering Master's degree program (MSEE) is to provide students with an advanced education in Electrical Engineering and prepare them for long and successful careers in industry and government. We prepare our MSEE graduates to be key contributors to electrical engineering design and research, both in industry and/or academia, and to further their education by entering a doctoral degree program.

2.1 Knowledge: Broad in EE, detailed in concentration: Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge of electrical engineerig and a focused understanding of their area of expertise.

2.2 Develop solutions to practical problems: Students will apply their knowledge and analytical skills to create effective and novel solutions to practical problems.

2.3 Communicate effectively and work collaboratively: Students will communicate effectively and work both collaboratively and independently.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Electrical Engineering-Microelectronics Master's degree program is to provide students with an advanced education in Electrical Engineering and prepare them for long and successful careers in industry and government. We prepare our graduates to be key contributors to microelectronics systems design and research, both in industry and/or academia, and to further their eduction by entering a doctoral degree program.

2.1 Knowledge:Broad in EE, focused in microelectronics: Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge of electrical engineering and a focused understanding of microelectronics.

2.2 Apply knowledge to solve practical problems: Students will apply their knowledge and analytical skills to create effective and novel solutions to practical problems.

2.3 Communicate effectively and work collaboratively: Students will communicate effectively and work both collaboratively and independently.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Electrical Engineering-Telecommunications Master's degree program is to provide students with an advanced education in Electrical Engineering and prepare them for long and successful careers in industry and government. We prepare our graduates to be key contributors to telecommunications systems design and research, both in industry and/or academia, and to further their education by entering a doctoral degree program.

2.1 Knowledge: Broad in EE , focused in Telecom: Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge of electrical engineering and a focused understanding of telecommunications.

2.2 Apply knowledge to solve practical problems: Students will apply their knowledge and analytical skills to create effective and novel solutions to practical problems.

2.3 Communicate effectively and work collaboratively: Students will communicate effectively and work both collaboratively and independently.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Materials Science and Engineering Master's degree program is to provide students with an advanced education in Materials Science Engineering and prepare them for long and successful careers in industry and government. We prepare our MS-MSEN graduates to be key contributors to materials science engineering research, both in industry and/or academia, and to further their education by entering a doctoral degree program.

2.1 Articulation of Knowledge: Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge of modern material science and engineering.

2.2 Develop solutions to practical problems: Students will apply their knowledge and analytical skills to create effective and novel solutions to practical problems.

2.3 Communicate effectively and work collaboratively: Students will communicate effectively and work collaboratively.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Telecommunications Engineering Master's degree program (MSTE) is to provide students with advanced education in communications networks and systems in Telecommunications Engineering and prepare them for long and successful careers in industry and government. We prepare our MSTE graduates to be key contributors to a variety of telecommunications research, both in industry and/or academia, and to further their education by entering a doctoral degree program.

2.1 Knowledge: Broad in TE, detailed in concentration: Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge of telecommunications engineering and a focused understanding of their area of expertise. The Graduate Program in Telecommunication Engineering provides intensive reparation in the design, programming, theory, and applications of telecommunication networks. The Department of Telecommunication Engineering offers courses of study leading to the M. S. and a PhD degree in Telecommunication Engineering. Training is provided for both academically oriented students and students with professional goals in the many business, industrial or governmental occupations requiring advanced knowledge of telecommunications, and network theory and technology. A comprehensive program of evening courses is offered which enables part-time students to earn the master's and Ph.D., degree or to select individual courses of interest. Courses and research are offered in a variety of sub fields of telecommunication engineering, including, fault-tolerant computing, parallel processing digital signal processing, digital communications, modulation and coding, electromagnetic-wave propagation, fiber and integrated optics, lasers, wireless communications, mobile IP, wireless multimedia, DWDM networks, QoS assurance protocols, network design and optimization, telecommunications software, performance of systems, ad-hoc and PCS wireless networks, network security and high speed protocols.

2.2 Develop solutions to practical problems: Student will apply their knowledge and analytical skills to create effective and novel solutions to practical problems.

2.3 Communicate effectively and work collaboratively: Students will communicate effetively and work both collaboratively and independently.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Master's degree program in Computer Science- Software Engineering is to provide students with a solid foundation in theory and practice of computer science, and to prepare them for productive long-term careers in industry and government. We prepare our graduates to be key contributors to research in Software Engineering, both in industry and/or academia, and to further their education by entering a doctoral degree program.

2.1 Knowledge: Broad in CS, focused in SE: Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge of computer science and a focused understanding of Software Engineering.

2.2 Apply knowledge to solve practical problems: Students will apply their knowledge and analytical skills to create effective and novel solutions to practical problems.

2.3 Communicate effectively and work collaboratively: Students will communicate effectively and work both collaboratively and independently.

1. Mission Statement: The PhD degree program in Computer Engineering provides intensive preparation for analyzing and creating novel, high-speed, complex hardware systems and highly reliable, time-critical software systems. This degree program prepares our graduates for long and successful professional and/or research careers in industry, government or academia. We prepare our students with the expertise to contribute in research and development (R&D) independently, formulate novel problems, develop creative solutions to novel and existing problems, and serve as system architects and leaders of design teams.

2.1 Knowledge: Broad in CE, detailed in concentration: Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge of computer engineering and a focused understanding of their area of expertise.

2.2 Create solutions to practical problems: Students will apply their knowledge and analytical skills to create effective and novel solutions to practical problems.

2.3 Communicate effectively and work collaboratively: Students will communicate effectively and work both collaboratively and independently.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the PhD degree program in Computer Science is to provide students with an advanced education in Computer Science and prepare them for long and successful professional and/or research careers in industry, government, or academia. We provide our students with the expertise to contribute in research and development (R&D) independently, formulate novel problems, develop creative solutions to novel and existing problems, and serve as system architects and leaders of design teams.

2.1 Knowledge: Broad in CS, detailed in concentration: Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge of computer science and a focused understanding of their area of expertise.

2.2 Develop novel solutions to practical problems: Students will apply their knowledge and analytical skills to create effective and novel solutions to practical problems.

2.3 Communicate effectively and work collaboratively: Students will communicate effectively and work both collaboratively and independently.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the PhD degree program in Electrical Engineering is to provide students with an advanced education in electrical engineering and prepare them for long and successful professional and/or research careers in industry, government, or academia. We provide our students with the expertise to contribute in research and development (R&D) independently, formulate novel problems, develop creative solutions to novel and existing problems, and serve as system architects and leaders of design teams.

2.1 Knowledge: Broad in EE, expert in focused area: Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge of electrical engineering and a focused understanding of their area of expertise.

2.2 Create solutions to practical problems: Students will apply their knowledge and analytical skills to create effective and novel solutions to practical problems.

2.3 Communicate effectively and work collaboratively: Students will communicate effectively and work both collaboratively and independently.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the PhD degree program in Materials Science and Engineering is to provide students with an advanced education in Materials Science and Engineering and prepare them for long and successful professional and/or research careers in industry, government, or academia. We provide our students with the expertise to contribute in research and development (R&D) independently, formulate novel problems, develop creative solutions to novel and existing problems, and serve as system architects and leaders of design teams.

2.1 Articulation of Knowledge: Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge of material science and engineering and a focused understanding of their area of expertise.

2.2 Create solutions to practical problems: Students will apply their knowledge and analytical skills to create effective and novel solutions to practical problems in modern Materials Science and Engineering.

2.3 Effective Communication: Students will communicate their work effectively in professional forums and publications.

2.4 Independent and Collaborative research: Students shall demonstrate the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the PhD degree program in Software Engineering is to provide students with an advanced education in Software Engineering and prepare them for long and successful professional and/or research careers in industry, government, or academia. We provide our students with the expertise to contribute in research and development (R&D) independently, formulate novel problems, develop creative solutions to novel and existing problems, and serve as system architects and leaders of design teams.

2.1 Knowledge: Broad in CS, detailed in SE: Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge of computer science and software engineering and comprehension of their area of expertise.

2.2 Develop solutions to practical problems: Students will apply their knowledge and analytical skills to create effective and novel solutions to practical problems.

2.3 Communicate effectively and work collaboratively: Students will communicate effectively and work collaboratively.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the PhD degree program in Telecommunications Engineering is to provide students with an advanced education in Telecommunications Engineering and prepare them for long and successful professional and/or research careers in industry, government, or academia. We provide our students with the expertise to contribute in research and development (R&D) independently, formulate novel problems, develop creative solutions to novel and existing problems, and serve as system architects and leaders of design teams.

2.1 Knowledge: Broad in TE, detailed in concentration: Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge of telecommunications engineering and a focused understanding of their area of expertise. The Graduate Program in Telecommunication Engineering provides intensive reparation in the design, programming, theory, and applications of telecommunication networks. The Department of Telecommunication Engineering offers courses of study leading to the M. S. and a PhD degree in Telecommunication Engineering. Training is provided for both academically oriented students and students with professional goals in the many business, industrial or governmental occupations requiring advanced knowledge of telecommunications, and network theory and technology. A comprehensive program of evening courses is offered which enables part-time students to earn the master's and Ph.D., degree or to select individual courses of interest. Courses and research are offered in a variety of sub fields of telecommunication engineering, including, fault-tolerant computing, parallel processing digital signal processing, digital communications, modulation and coding, electromagnetic-wave propagation, fiber and integrated optics, lasers, wireless communications, mobile IP, wireless multimedia, DWDM networks, QoS assurance protocols, network design and optimization, telecommunications software, performance of systems, ad-hoc and PCS wireless networks, network security and high speed protocols.

2.2 Create solutions to practical problems: Students will apply their knowledge and analytical skills to create effective and novel solutions to practical problems.

2.3 Communicate effectively and work collaboratively: Students will communicate effectively and work both collaboratively and independently.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the PhD degree program in Electrical Engineering is to provide students with an advanced education in electrical engineering and prepare them for long and successful professional and/or research careers in industry, government, or academia. We provide our students with the expertise to contribute in research and development (R&D) independently, formulate novel problems, develop creative solutions to novel and existing problems, and serve as system architects and leaders of design teams.

2.1 Knowledge: Broad in EE, detailed in microelect.: Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge of electrical engineering and a focused understanding of microelectronics.

2.2 Create solutions to practical problems: Students will apply their knowledge and analytical skills to create effective and novel solutions to practical problems.

2.3 Communicate effectively and work collaboratively: Students will communicate effectively and work both collaboratively and independently.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the undergraduate certificate in Information Assurance is to provide continuing education in the computer security and information assurance. Students will be prepared to perform their jobs better in an environment where security and information assurance issues are of paramount importance.

2.1 Master Data and Applications Security: The student will demonstrate a mastery of Data and Applications Security

2.2 Articulate concepts of Computer & Network Security: The student will articulate the major concepts of Computer and Network Security

2.3 Communicate the principles of Digital Forensics: The student will demonstrate understanding of principles of Digital Forensics