Software Engineering

Software Engineering

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

Offering Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering and Master of Science in Software Engineering

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	Take Two Courses From the Laboratory Sciences Group		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/CS	1301	Software Development I/Computer Science I	4
SWE/CS	1302	Software Development II/Computer Science II	4
MATH	2254	Calculus II	4
MATH	2345	Discrete Math	3
		Free Elective	3
		Unused hours from area A and D	2
Directed Electives			14 Hours
ENGL	2010	Technical Writing	3
MATH	3268	Probability Theory	3
OR
MATH	2260	Probability and Statistics	3
PHYS	2211K	Principles of Physics I	4
PHYS	2212K	Principles of Physics II	4
Computer Science Foundations			19 Hours
CS	1002	Introduction to The Computing Disciplines (for institutional credit only)	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
Specialty Tracks			9 Hours
Component-Based Track:
SWE	4743	Object-Oriented Development	3
SWE	4633	Component-Based Development	3
SWE	4643	Developing Reusable Software	3
OR
SWE	4653	Software Engineering Economics	3
Embedded System Software Track:
CS	4283	Real-Time Systems	3
SWE	3683	Embedded Systems Software Analysis and Design	3
SWE	3103	Discrete Time Signals and Systems	3
Degree Program Total			128

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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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