Software Engineering

Software Engineering

Software Engineering Bachelor of Science, Certificate Programs, Certificate in Programming, Computing & Software Engineering Faculty, Course Descriptions

Software Engineering
(Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering Degree)

The undergraduate program in software engineering has the primary objective of preparing a new generation of software developers focused on the engineering of software systems, that is, those systems that meet specified requirements, that are built with industrial quality standards, and that are within cost and schedule requirements. Specific goals of the program are to provide students with:

A solid foundation in science and a focused application of computer science and mathematics to engineering software systems
The ability to engage in life-long learning and to demonstrate professional and ethical conduct with an acute awareness of the social and economic implications of the professional practice
The ability to apply engineering design to software by focusing on the life-cycle concept from traditional engineering with an emphasis on specification, design, and implementation
The capability of being productive, skilled practitioners in applying engineering processes, methods, and practices (standards) for the delivery of high quality software systems
The ability to work in teams and proficiency in oral and written communication

The degree program includes Core requirements, Computer Science Foundations, the Software Engineering Core, Software Engineering Advanced Topics, two specialty tracks, and Directed Electives. There is also a specialty track that allows students to choose a specialty area for more concentrated study. The Directed Electives provide depth beyond the Core to support the student's professional preparation

A grade of "C" or better must be earned in all CS and SWE courses applied to degree requirement

Software Engineering Bachelor of Science
Area A Essential Skills			9 hours
ENGL	1101	Composition I	3
ENGL	1102	Composition II	3
MATH	1113	Pre-calculus (extra hour is applied to area F)	4
Area B Institutional Options			4 hours
SPCH	2400	Public Speaking	2
STS	2400	Science, Technology, and Society	2
Area C Humanities/ Fine Arts			6 hours
Area C	Group 1	Take One Course From the Literature Group	3
Area C	Group 2	Take One Course From the Art and Culture Group	3
Area D Science, Mathematics, and Technology			11 hours
MATH	2253	Calculus I (extra hour is applied to area F)	4
Area D	See your advisor before you select science courses		8
Area E Social Sciences			12 hours
Area E	Group 1	American Context	3
Area E	Group 2	World History	3
Area E	Group 3	Behavioral Science	3
Area E	Group 4	Cultures and Societies	3
Area F (The extra hour from areas A and D are counted here)			18 Hours
SWE	1301	Software Development I	4
SWE	1302	Software Development II	4
MATH	2254	Calculus II	4
MATH	2345	Discrete Math	3
		Free Elective	1
		Unused hours from area A and D	2
Computer Science Foundations			19 Hours
CS	1002	Introduction to The Computing Disciplines	2
CS	2223	Digital Design	3
CS	3223	Computer Architecture	3
CS	3424	Data Structures	4
CS	3243	Operating Systems	3
Plus any two of the following:
CS	3123	Programming Language Concepts	3
CS	3153	Database Systems	3
CS	4263	Computer Networks	3
Software Engineering Core			13 Hours
SWE	2312	Introduction to Software Engineering	2
SWE	2642	Professional Practices & Ethics	2
SWE	2623	Software Systems Requirements	3
SWE	3633	Software Systems Architecture	3
SWE	3643	Software Testing & QA	3
Software Engineering Advanced Topics			11 Hours
SWE	4324	User-Centered Design	4
SWE	4663	Software Project Management	3
SWE	4724	Software Engineering Project	4
Free Electives			2
(Can be used to complete Math 2345, Discrete Math, for students who transfer in from a USG institution who have a completed Area F without the equivalent course. May be combined with the free-elective credit in Area F. See your academic advisor for current information.) MATH 1111 may not be used as free elective hours.
Specialty Track - See definitions below			9
Directed Electives (14 credits)
ENGL	2010	Technical Writing	3
PHYS	2211K	Principles of Physics I	4
PHYS	2212K	Principles of Physics II	4
And One of
MATH	3268	Probability Theory	3
or MATH	2260	Probability and Statistics I	3
Degree Program Total			128

To satisfy the Special Track requirement, take one of the Following 2 Tracks (9 credits):

Component Based Track
CS	4743	Object-oriented Development	3
SWE	4633	Component-Based Development	3
And one of
SWE	4643	Developing Reusable Software	3
or SWE	4653	Software Engineering Economics	3

Embedded Systems Software/Yamacraw Track
CS	4283	Real-Time Systems	3
SWE	3683	Embedded Systems Software Ana & Des	3
SWE	3103	Discrete Time Signals & Systems	3

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Certificate Programs

Certificate in Programming
The Certificate in Programming prepares students with post-secondary education or several years of work experience, to enter the Computer Programming field as a career change. The focus is on sharpening programming skills. The curriculum involves an on-campus lockstep program that includes two classes per semester for three semesters (6 classes, 22 semester hours). New students may enter the program in either the fall or spring semester. Participants are enrolled in specially scheduled sections. The six classes included in this program are:

* CS 1301	* CS 1302
* CS 3424	* CS 3153
* CS 3663	* SWE 4624

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Computing & Software Engineering Faculty

Bobbie, Patrick O., Professor	Ph.D., University of Southwestern Louisiana; M.S., Marquette University, B.S., University of Science & Technology, Ghana
Dasigi, Venu, Professor and Program Head of Graduate Computer Science	Ph.D., University of Maryland; M.S., University of Maryland; M.E.E., Philips International Institute of Technological Studies; B.E., Andhra University
Davis, Steven L., Associate Professor	Ph.D., University of Florida; M.S., University of Florida; M.S., University of Florida; B.S., University of Florida
Duggins, Sheryl L., Professor	Ph.D., University of Florida; M.S., University of Missouri-Columbia; B.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City
Guzman, Juan Carlos, Associate Professor	Ph.D., Yale University; M.S. M.Phil., Yale University, M.S., B.S., Univertidad Simon Bolivar [Venezuela]
Halstead-Nussloch, Richard, Professor	Ph.D., University of Michigan; B.A., Macalester College
Harbort, Robert A., Jr., Professor	Ph.D., Emory University; M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology; B.S., Emory University; P.E., Georgia
Hartfield, Fred D., Jr., Associate Professor	Ed.S., University of Georgia, M.S., Atlanta University; B.A., Morehouse College
Hung, Chih-Cheng, Associate Professor	Ph.D., University of Alabama-Huntsville; M.S., University of Alabama-Huntsville; B.S., Soochow University
Karam, Orlando A., Assistant Professor	Ph.D., Tulane University; M.S., Tulane University; B.S., University of Yucatan [Mexico]
Morrison, Briana B., Assistant Professor	M.S., Southern Polytechnic State University; B.S., Tulane University
Murphy, Michael G., Professor and Dean, School of CS and SWE	Ph.D., Louisiana State University; M.S., Louisiana State University; B.A., Florida State University
Pournaghshband, Hassan, Professor	Ph.D., University of Oklahoma; M.S., Northwestern University; B.S., University of Tehran
Qian, Kai, Professor	Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.S., East China Normal University; B.S., Harbin Engineering College
Roth, Patricia H., Instructor	M.S.S.W.E., Southern Polytechnic State University; B.A., Dunbarton College of Holy Cross
Rupf, John A., Associate Professor	Ph.D., Purdue University; M.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; B.S., University of Kansas
Rutherfoord, Rebecca, Professor and Program Head of Information Technology	Ed.D., Indiana State University; M.S., Southern Polytechnic State University; M.S., Indiana State University; B.S., Indiana State University; CDP
Samra, J. Antonio, Instructor	M.S., Southern Polytechnic State University; M.B.A., East Carolina University; M.A., the Citadel; B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
Schroeder, Ronald N., Associate Professor and Program Head of CS (Undergrad)	M.S., University of Texas-Dallas; B.S., Texas Tech University
Sethna, Madhani Beheruz, Instructor	M.S., Clarkson University; M.A., Columbia University; M.B.A., Indian Institute of Management; B.Com., Gujarat University [India]
Thomas, Barbara B., Professor	M.Ed., Georgia State University; B.S., Georgia State University
Tsui, Frank, Associate Professor	Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology; M.S., Indiana State University; B.S., Purdue University
Wang, Ju An, Associate Professor	Ph.D., Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics; M.S., Changsha Institute of Technology; B.S., Zhengzhou Institute of Technology

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