4. Have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing 5. Be aware of key ethical issues affecting computer science and their responsibilities as computer science professionals. 6. Learn new theories, models, techniques and technologies as they emerge and appreciate the necessity of such continuing professional development. Our graduates are expected to be highly competent, well-qualified computer professionals, having a broad training in software development, as well as being well prepared for graduate study. Appendix 3 – Assessing Desired Program Student Outcomes Objective How Measured – Direct Methods How Measured – Indirect Methods When Measured Educated persons should be exposed to a variety of academic fields traditionally known as the Liberal Arts (humanities, social sciences, natural sciences) in order to develop a critical appreciation of ideas and creative expression. Degree program analysis. Does the degree program balance discipline specific courses and liberal arts and sciences courses? Compliance with IUE degree requirements. Annually Educated persons should have achieved depth in some field of knowledge. A sequential accumulation of knowledge and skills in an academic discipline is essential for a focused personal and professional development. Degree program analysis. This is a partner to the first measurement. Once the degree is determined to be grounded in Arts & Sciences is the compulsory discipline coursework adequate to meet the depth requirement. Division faculty review. Annually Educated persons should be able to express themselves clearly, completely and accurately. Effective communication entails sharing ideas through a variety of techniques, including reading, writing, speaking and technology. Completion of ENG W131, W132; SPCH S121 and CSCI A110 Are students adequately prepared to ideas orally, in writing and through technology in upper division courses? Annually Educated person should be able to relate computational skills to all fields so that they are able to think with numbers. At a Completion of MATH M117, M118; ECON E270; COLI B330 Are students adequately prepared to to think with numbers in upper division courses? Annually
minimum, students should be able to carry out basic arithmetical and algebraic functions; they should have a working concept of simple statistics; and they should be able to interpret and use data in various forms. Can students interpret and use data in various forms? Educated persons should have the ability to develop informed opinions, to comprehend, formulate, and critically evaluate ideas, and to identify problems and find solutions to those problems. Effective problem solving skills involves a variety of skills including research, analysis, interpretation and creativity. Completion of core business courses: and Macro Economics Financial and Managerial Accounting Introduction to Computing Business Law Introduction to Business Financial Management Marketing Management Operations Management Management Information Systems Resources Management Organizational Behavior Career Planning (1 credit) Strategy Senior exit survey Annually Educated persons should develop the skills to understand, accept and relate to people of different backgrounds and beliefs. In a pluralistic world one should not be provincial or ignorant of other cultures; one’s life is experienced within the context of other races, religions, languages, nationalities, and value systems. Completion of lower division Ethics course. Completion of Diversity of course. Student ability to apply lower division coursework to upper division case analysis and discussion. Annually Educated persons should be expected to have some understanding of an experience in thinking about moral and ethical problems. A significant quality in educated person is the ability to question and clarify personal and Completion of lower division Ethics course. Completion of Diversity of Ideas course. Courses which cover ethical and social issues. Student ability to apply lower division coursework to upper division case analysis and discussion. Annually