Henderson State University Program-Computer Science

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1 Assessment Plan Henderson State University Program-Computer Science Program-Computer Science Mission Statement: The mission of the computer science program is to provide its majors with the expertise to become leaders and innovators in information technology and to produce graduates that will be successful professionals, be committed to lifelong learning, and make positive contributions to society. Vision Statement: The computer science program at Henderson State University is committed to continually improve its educational environment in order to develop graduates with the strong academic and technical backgrounds needed to achieve distinction in the discipline. This type of excellence is expected whether the graduate pursues positions in the workforce, advanced studies, or through continual lifelong learning. Outcome: Foundations Graduates will have a strong understanding of the theoretical foundations of computer science. MFT Test Description.pdf MFT Comparative Data.pdf Curriculum Review ACM Curriculum 2008.pdf The mean test overall score of the senior level majors in the program taking the exam should score within 1 standard deviation of the 50th-percentile or The program should meet or exceed the core recocmmendations as specified in the most recent report published by The Joint Task Force on Computing Curricula of the IEEE Computer Society and The Association for Computing Machinery. Spring - CSC Computer Science Capstone. Fall - odd numbered years. 01/18/2012 7:37 PM Generated by TracDat a product of Nuventive. Page 1 of 5

2 - CSC Independent Study Outcome: Problem Solving Graduates will possess problem solving and algorithm development skills. the Discrete Structures and Science Capstone Algorithms section of the exam should be within 1 standard Evaluation of major retention numbers. At least 50% of students entering the computer science program will graduate from Henderson with a BS in computer science. Spring - Annually - CSC Simulation Theory - CSC Independent Study - CSC Artificial Intelligence - CSC Computer Graphics - CSC Visual Programming Outcome: Communication Abilities Graduates will have developed and practiced effective communication skills. 01/18/2012 7:37 PM Generated by TracDat a product of Nuventive. Page 2 of 5

3 Presentations Oral Presentation Rubric.pdf Writing component of major courses designated as WI. - CSC Technology and Society Outcome: Professional Standards Graduates will have an understanding of and respect for professional standards and their impact on society. Varies by student schedule. Varies by student schedule. Academic Integrity Violations Academic Integrity Policy.pdf Ethics Survey Indirect-Surveys Less than 10% of majors will have an academic integrity violation. Spring - Annually. At least 70% of students Spring - CSC Technology completing the survey will be able and Society to distinguish ethical behaviors from unethical ones. - CSC Technology and Society Outcome: Software Systems Graduates will have expertise in developing, implementing, and maintaining software systems both as individuals and teams. 01/18/2012 7:37 PM Generated by TracDat a product of Nuventive. Page 3 of 5

4 Capsone Project - CSC Simulation Theory - CSC Artificial Intelligence - CSC Computer Graphics - CSC Visual Programming the Programming section of the Science Capstone. exam should be within 1 standard Spring - CSC Computer Science Capstone. Outcome: Systems Architecture Graduates will have expertise in applying their knowledge of systems architecture (e.g., operating systems, networking, database, hardware, etc.). Alumni Survey Indirect-Surveys the Systems section of the exam Science Capstone. should be within 1 standard At least 80% of survey Spring - Even numbered years. respondents will give an adequate rating or better to questions in the systems section. 01/18/2012 7:37 PM Generated by TracDat a product of Nuventive. Page 4 of 5

5 - CSC Digital Electronics 01/18/2012 7:37 PM Generated by TracDat a product of Nuventive. Page 5 of 5