Others would be developed locally, or may be imported from UAF when appropriate and practical. Many elective courses not taken in the BS program may be taken and applied to the MEng program. The addition of a graduate degree program responds to the need for continued professional development for practicing computer scientists and engineers in local industries. Finally, it provides additional knowledge and confidence to capable people and encourages them to find new and creative uses for this technology. A graduate program can do much to promote the growth of technology industries in any given region.
Anchorage needs such a program.
They have expressed their enthusiastic support for this program and cite its many potential benefits to their operations and their futures. Seven new office suits are needed for the additional faculty and staff. A student project room is highly recommended. The EE degree program at UAF allows only 3 credits of CS courses, and the CS degree programs at UAA and UAF allow circuits courses only as electives. The proposed program is a highly technical BS degree which differs significantly from the business orientation of the BA CS and CIOS degree programs.