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Department of Computer Science
Software Engineering (B.S.S.E)
Faculty
Professors: Farokh Bastani, Ramaswamy Chandrasekaran,
Ding-Zhu Du, András Faragó, Gopal Gupta, Dung T. Huynh,
Dan Moldovan, Simeon C. Ntafos, Balaji Raghavachari, Hsing-Mean (Edwin)
Sha, Ivan H. Sudborough, Bhavani Thuraisingham, Klaus Truemper (Emeritus),
Kang Zang, Si-Qing Zheng
Associate Professors: Sergey Bereg, Lawrence Chung,
Galigekere R. Dattatreya, Sanda Harabagiu, Vasileios Hatzivassiloglou,
Jason Jue, Rym Mili, Ivor P. Page, B. Prabhakaran, Ravi Prakash, Haim
Schweitzer, S. Venkatesan, Yuke Wang, W. Eric Wong, I-Ling Yen
Assistant Professors: Joao Cangussu, Kendra M.L.
Cooper, Ovidiu Daescu, Jing Dong, Murat Kantarcioglu, Latifur Khan,
Yang Liu, Ying Liu, Neeraj Mittal, Vincent Ng, Kamil Sarac, Weili
Wu, Youtao Zhang
Senior Lecturers: Tim Farage, Herman Harrison, Sam
Karrah, Lawrence King, Rafael Lacambra, Greg Osbirn, David Russo,
Martha Sanchez, Cort Steinhorst, Anthony Sullivan, Laurie Thompson,
Nancy Van Ness
The Computer Science Department offers the B.S. degree in Computer
Science and the B.S. degree in Software Engineering. Both are based
on a solid foundation of mathematics, including calculus, linear algebra,
and discrete mathematics. These programs of study are designed to offer
students opportunities to prepare for an industrial, business, or governmental
career in a rapidly changing profession and to prepare for graduate
study in a field in which further education is strongly recommended.
The two programs have the same basis in core computer science, including
the analysis of algorithms and data structures, modern programming methodologies,
and the study of operating systems. The Computer Science program continues
with courses in advanced data structures, programming languages, telecommunications
networks, and automata theory, while the Software Engineering program
include courses in requirements engineering, software validation and
testing, and software architecture, culminating in a challenging project
course in which students must demonstrate use of software engineering
techniques. Both programs offer a rich choice of elective studies, including
courses in artificial intelligence, computer graphics, databases, and
compiler design.
The school offers a "fast track" B.S./M.S. option; see Fast
Track Baccalaureate/Master's Degree Program.
Mission of the Department of Computer Science
The mission of the Department of Computer Science is to prepare undergraduate
and graduate students for productive careers in industry, academia,
and government by providing an outstanding environment for teaching,
learning, and research in the theory and applications of computing.
The Department places high priority on establishing and maintaining
innovative research programs to enhance its education quality and make
it an important regional, national, and international resource center
for discovering, integrating, and applying new knowledge and technologies.
Goals of the Software Engineering Program
The focus of the Software Engineering degree is to provide world class
education in modern software engineering. The overall goals of the Bachelor
of Science in Software Engineering Program are:
- To prepare students for software engineering positions in industry
or government;
- To prepare students for graduate study in Software Engineering;
and
- To provide a solid foundation in Computer Science and Software Engineering
principles that will allow graduates to adapt effectively in a quickly
changing field.
Educational Objectives of the Software Engineering Program
The current objectives for graduates of the Bachelor of Science in
Software Engineering Program are to:
- effectively apply knowledge of programming, algorithms, data structures,
and software engineering to the development of complex software systems;
- communicate technical concepts effectively in both written documents
and oral presentations;
- design and analyze software at the component, subsystem, and software
architecture levels and make informed, sound software design tradeoffs;
- understand the social and ethical issues that arise in their work
and deal with them professionally;
- understand 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;
- work effectively in a software development team and with other engineering
professionals;
- appreciate the need for lifelong learning and adapt to rapid technological
changes.
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
Degree Requirements (124 hours)
I. Core Curriculum Requirements1:
42 hours
A. Communication (6 hours)
3 hours Communication
(RHET 1302)
3 hours Professional
and Technical Communication (ECS 3390)2
B. Social and Behavioral Sciences (15 hours)
6 hours Government (GOVT
2301 and 2302)
6 hours American History
3 hours Social and
Behavioral Science (ECS 3361)
C. Humanities and Fine Arts (6 hours)
3 hours Fine Arts (ARTS
1301)
3 hours Humanities (HUMA
1301)
D. Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning (6
hours)
6 hours Calculus (MATH
2417 and 2419)3
E. Science (9 hours)
6 hours Lecture courses
(PHYS 2325 and 2326)
2 hours Laboratory courses
(PHYS 2125 and 2126)
4 hours Science Elective4
II. Major Requirements: 64 hours
Major Preparatory Courses (18 hours beyond Core Curriculum)
CS 1337 Computer
Science I
CS 2305 Discrete
Mathematics for Computing I
CS 2336 Computer
Science II
MATH
2417 Calculus 13
MATH
2418 Linear Algebra
MATH
2419 Calculus II3
PHYS
2125 Physics Laboratory I4
PHYS
2126 Physics Laboratory II4
PHYS
2325 Mechanics 4
PHYS
2326 Electromagnetism and Waves4
4 hours Science Elective4
Major Core Courses (34 hours beyond Core Curriculum)
ECS 3361 Social
Issues and Ethics in Computer Science and Engineering
ECS 3390 Professional
and Technical Communication2
SE 3340 Computer
Architecture
SE
3341 Probability and Statistics in Computer Science and Software Engineering
SE
3345 Data Structures and Introduction to Algorithmic Analysis
SE
3354 Software Engineering
SE
4348 Operating Systems Concepts
SE 3306 Mathematical
Foundations of Software Engineering
SE 4351 Requirements
Engineering
SE 4352 Software
Architecture and Design
SE 4367 Software
Testing, Verification, Validation and Quality Assurance
SE 4381 Software
Project Planning and Management
SE 4485 Software
Engineering Project
Major Guided Electives (12 hours)
SE guided electives are 4000
level CS/SE courses approved by the student’s CS/SE advisor.
The following courses may be
used as guided electives without the explicit approval of an
advisor:
CS
4141 Digital Systems Laboratory
CS
4314 Intelligent Systems Analysis
CS
4315 Intelligent Systems Design
CS
4337 Organization of Programming Languages
CS
4341 Digital Logic and Computer Design
CS
4349 Advanced Algorithm Design and Analysis
CS
4352 Human Computer Interactions I
CS
4353 Human Computer Interactions II
CS4334 Numerical
Analysis
CS
4361 Computer Graphics
CS
4365 Artificial Intelligence
CS
4375 Introduction to Machine Learning
CS
4485 Senior Design Project
CS
4384 Automata Theory
CS
4386 Compiler Design
CS
4389 Data and Applications Security
CS 4390 Computer
Networks
CS
4391 Introduction to Computer Vision
CS
4392 Computer Animation
CS
4393 Computer and Network Security
CS
4394 Implementation of Modern Operating Systems
CS
4396 Networking Laboratory
CS
4397 Embedded Computer Systems
CS
4398 Digital Forensics
EE
4325 Introduction to VLSI Design
SE
4347 Database Systems
SE
4376 Object Oriented Programming Systems
SE
4399 Senior Honors in Computer Science/Software Engineering
Application Domains (10 hours)
An important aspect of Software Engineering education is the use of
software engineering concepts in a particular application domain. Students
should use two of their three guided electives to complete one of the
applications domains below. Additional application domains may become
available. Completing an application domain may require careful scheduling
since many of these classes will not be offered every semester. It is
strongly encouraged that you consult with an advisor.
Networks (9 hours)
CS 4390 Computer
Networks
CS 4393 Computers and Network
Security
CS 4396 Networking Laboratory
Information Assurance (9 hours)
CS 4389 Data and Applications
Security
CS 4393 Computers and Network
Security
CS 4398 Digital Forensics
Embedded Systems (10 hours)
CS 4141 Digital
Systems Laboratory
CS 4341 Digital Logic and
Computer Design
CS 4397 Embedded Computer
Systems
SE
4348 Operating Systems Concepts
Computer Imaging (9 hours)
CS 4361 Computer Graphics
CS 4391 Introduction to
Computer Vision
CS 4392 Computer Animation
Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Modeling
(9 hours; take 3 of 4)
CS 4365 Artificial Intelligence
CS 4375 Introduction to
Machine Learning
CS 4314 Intelligent
Systems Analysis
CS 4315 Intelligent
Systems Design
Human-Computer Interaction (9 hours)
CS 4361 Computer Graphics
CS
4352 Human Computer Interactions I
CS
4353 Human Computer Interactions II
III. Elective Requirements: 18 hours
Advanced Electives (6 hours)
All students are required
to take at least six hours of advanced electives outside their major
field of study. These
must be either upper-division classes or lower-division classes that
have prerequisites.
Free Electives (12 hours)
All students must accumulate
at least 124 hours of university credit to graduate. Both lower-
and upper-division courses
may count as free electives but students must complete at least
51 hours of upper-division
credit to qualify for graduation. Not all courses offered by the
University can be used as a free elective. Please consult with your
advisor.
Fast Track Baccalaureate/Master’s Degrees
In response to the need for post-baccalaureate education in the exciting
field of software engineering, a Fast Track program is available to
exceptionally well-qualified students who choose their courses carefully.
At the end of five years of successful study, it is possible to earn
both the B.S. degree in Software Engineering and the M.S. degree in
Computer Science or the M.S. degree in Computer Science with Major in
Software Engineering. Being within 30 hours of graduation, a student
admitted to the graduate program and accepted into the Fast Track program
may, during the senior year, take 15 graduate hours that may be used
to complete the baccalaureate degree and also to satisfy the requirements
for the master’s degree.
Interested students should see the Associate Dean of Undergraduate
Education (ADU) for specific admission requirements to the Fast Track
program.
Honors Program
The Department of Computer Science offers upper-division Honors for
outstanding students in both the B.S. in Computer Science and B.S. in
Software Engineering degree programs. These programs offer special sections
of designated classes and other activities designed to enhance the educational
experience of exceptional students. Admission to the Honors programs
requires a 3.50 or better GPA in at least 30 hours of coursework. Graduation
with Honors requires a 3.50 or better GPA and completion of at least
6 honors classes, including a Senior Thesis or Senior Design Project
class.
Departmental Honors with Distinction may be awarded
to students whose Senior Thesis or Senior Design Project is judged
by a faculty committee to be of exemplary quality. Only students
graduating with Departmental Honors are eligible. Thesis/projects
must be submitted by the deadline that applies to M.S. Theses and
Ph.D. Dissertations in the graduating semester to allow for proper
evaluation. Students interested in Honors with Distinction are encouraged
to start working on their thesis/project a year prior to graduation.
For more details, contact the Office of Undergraduate Advising
(ECS South 2.502; (972)883-2004).
Minors
A minor in Software Engineering requires 21 credit hours earned through
the following courses:
CS 1337 Computer Science I
CS 2305 Discrete Mathematics for Computing
I
CS 2336 Computer Science II
SE 3306 Mathematical Foundations of Software
Engineering
SE 3345 Data Structures and Introduction
to Algorithmic Analysis
SE 3354 Software Engineering
SE 43XX Elective (any 4000-level organized class)
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