ABET
Computer Science Questions: http://www.abet.org/linked%20documents%2Dupdate/program%20docs/c003%20cs%20self%2Dstudy%20questionnarie%202%2D4%2D05.doc
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To become a
world-class department that excels in all aspects of academic endeavor through:
ABET Longitudinal Study: http://www.eas.asu.edu/%7Eassess/full_circle.htm
The mission of CSSE, consistent with that of the Samuel Ginn College of
Engineering, is to prepare our students, through high quality internationally
recognized instructional programs, to practice professionally and ethically in
a competitive global environment; to expand scientific and engineering
knowledge through innovative research and creative partnerships involving
academia, industry, and government; and to provide extension programs to assist
individuals and organizations in finding solutions to problems through
education, consultation and practical research.
Assessment Rubrics : http://www.eng.auburn.edu/programs/chen/programs/accreditation/assessment-rubrics.html
Has a BA/MA/or PhD.
BYU: http://www.cs.byu.edu/undergraduate/
Brown U: http://www.cs.brown.edu/ugrad/
http://www.uaf.edu/provost/outcomes/PlansHtmlFormat/ComputerScienceBSNov2003.html
Date:
Certificate or Degree
Program: Computer Science B.S.
UA:
The
UAF:
The
CSEM
The College of Science, Engineering and Mathematics prepares
students for professional excellence and public service through undergraduate,
graduate and continuing education programs to benefit
DMS
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the
1.
To educate the students of the university and the public in
general in the mathematical, computer science and statistical skills needed in
order to function as useful and productive citizens in our nation and the
world,
2.
To add to the existing base of knowledge in the mathematical
sciences through research and other scholarly activities,
3.
To train new mathematical scientists and teachers of the
mathematical sciences and
4.
To provide the tools needed for continued scientific and
technological progress.
Objectives:
1. To introduce the student to the
fundamentals of computer programming and theory and to the underlying
mathematical and scientific principles.
2. To prepare students for employment in the
computing industry or for postgraduate study in computer science.
3. To provide students with an understanding
of professional responsibilities, ethics, and the importance of life-long
learning.
4. To develop skills for teamwork including
collaboration and oral and written communications.
Expected Outcomes:
1. Students will
achieve proficiency in calculus, discrete math, and statistics.
2. Students will
achieve proficiency in Computer Science skills (fundamentals of programming,
computer organization, architecture, operating systems, algorithms, theory,
software engineering)
3. Students will
demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
4. Students will
demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
5. Students will
understand the need for continuing life-long learning and will continue to
educate themselves throughout their careers.
6. Students will gain a
broad background in liberal arts, fine arts, science and ethics.
7. Students will
demonstrate the ability to apply their knowledge to practical problems.
8. Students will be
employed in a computing-related industry or go on to graduate school.
To measure the
expected outcomes, we will use the following resources:
1.
CSIAC: The Computer Science Industry Advisory Council is composed
of employers of our graduates. It will meet yearly to review collected material
(see below), and to advise the department on curricular changes and strengths
and weaknesses of recent graduates.
2.
Alumni Survey: A survey of all reachable alumni will be
distributed in February of even numbered years. The survey will
gather information including job placement, graduate school information,
salaries, and strengths/weaknesses in the program. Results will be
compiled at the end of March and summarized by the CS Assessment committee. The
summary will be distributed to all CS Faculty and to the CSIAC.
3.
Employer Survey: A survey of employers of recent UAF CS graduates
will be distributed in February of odd numbered years (and in February of
2004). The survey will gather information including strengths/weaknesses of
recent graduates and industry trends. Results will be compiled at the end of
March and summarized by the CS Assessment committee. The summary will be
distributed to all CS Faculty and to the CSIAC.
4.
Exit Survey: A survey of all students in CS 402 (the capstone
senior project course) will be administered every spring. The survey will
gather information including student employment plans and student opinion of
curriculum. The results will be summarized by the CS Assessment committee and
distributed to all CS Faculty and the CSIAC.
5.
The
6.
ETS Major Field Test in Computer Science: This test will be
administered to all graduating students in CS 402 (capstone course) every
spring. (Information on this test is appended to this plan.) Summary results
will be reviewed by the CS Assessment committee and the CSIAC.
7.
Individual Course Assessment: Should the Field Test results
indicate a weakness in a particular subject area, the course related to that
subject area may be individually assessed. Such assessment would be performed
by the CS Assessment committee and the teaching professor.
8.
CS 402 Project Portfolio: CS 402 (Senior Project and Professional
Practice) students complete a software engineering team project. Deliverables
from this project include a written report and an oral presentation. A
portfolio consisting of the report, a videotape of the presentation and other
supporting documentation (including instructor comments) is prepared for each
project. Each year two of these portfolios will be selected to be reviewed by
the CS Assessment committee and the CSIAC.
http://www.oir.uiuc.edu/assessment/plans/computer-science.html
II. GOALS:
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The Computer Science Department seeks to provide its B.S., M.S., and M.C.S.
graduates with:
• A broad understanding of the science of computing, including knowledge of
hardware and software engineering, design, and theoretical principles;
• A strong foundation for graduate study at the doctoral level, for positions
of leadership in industry, and for life-long learning in a rapidly evolving
field.
In addition, Ph. D. students will:
• acquire a deep understanding of the frontiers of one or more sub-areas, and
will be prepared to extend those frontiers via innovative research and/or
development.
III. DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES
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For students in the B.S., M.S., M.C.S., and Ph.D. programs, we have identified
the following objectives. Upon completion of our program, each student should:
1. Understand fundamental principles of the science and engineering of
computation, including those of computer architecture, of software design, and
of algorithm analysis.
2. Be able to analyze and compare the relative merits of alternative software
designs, algorithmic approaches, and computer system organization, with respect
to a variety of criteria relevant to the task (e.g., efficiency, scalability,
security, ...)
3. Be able to design and implement high quality computer systems and
applications.
4. Be able to work effectively in a team on a large project.
5. Be able to effectively communicate, orally, in writing, and using other
media as appropriate.
6. Appreciate responsibilities and ethical issues in the design and application
of computer systems.
7. Have knowledge of current and possible future applications of computing
science and technology in at least one area outside of Computer Science.
8. Be well prepared for graduate study in Computer Science, and/or for leading
technical positions in industry.
In addition, M.S. and Ph.D. students should:
9. Have a deep understanding of one or more sub-areas of computer science. In
addition, Ph.D. students should:
10. Be capable of extending the frontiers of knowledge in at least one sub-area
via innovative application, development, and research.
11. Be able to function effectively as an educator.
IV. MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS AND TECHNIQUES
=========================================================================
The Computer Science Department plans to determine the efficacy of its programs
with respect to the aforementioned objectives via a variety of methods.
A. Senior Survey (Outcomes 1-8)
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Summary results from The Chancellor’s Senior Survey on the Undergraduate
Experience at UIUC, provided by the Center for Teaching Excellence.
B. Alumni Surveys and Recommendations (Outcomes 1-11)
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The Computer Science Department enjoys a strong and active alumni group. In the
past few years, the Alumni Board, in conjunction with the department's
Coordinator of Alumni Relations, surveyed a broad cross-section of our
undergraduate majors. Questions focused on general curricular issues, including
current trends in industry, specific skills attained, and general departmental
culture. Information obtained from these surveys addresses curricular issues
much more specifically than the Chancellor's Survey, and provides a valuable
retrospective view of how well prepared the students were for their current
positions. The Alumni Board also administered a graduate survey, and provided
specific recommendations for department program and policy reform. The CS
department plans to adapt the surveys to a web format, allowing for regular and
low-cost administration and compilation of data.
C. GRE scores (Outcome 8)
--------------------------
For our undergraduates who intend to pursue graduate studies, we will use data
provided by the Educational Testing Service via the Center for Teaching
Excellence. Such data provides a comparison of UIUC CS major subject area test
scores with students worldwide who took the same subject area test. In
addition, comparisons are available for the general exams with all UIUC
students, and all students worldwide.
D. Qualifying Examinations (Outcome 9)
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A Ph.D. students must pass a qualifying examination, administered by faculty in
various research subareas, and testing deep knowledge in a specialized area of
Computer Science. The Head of the Graduate Program collects statistics on
student performance, and will make this available to the relevant committees
(see next section).
E. Ph. D. placement statistics (Outcome 10)
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The Head of the Graduate Program will collect placement information for our graduating
Ph.D. students.
F. TA evaluation forms (Outcome 11)
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Our Graduate office will collect faculty reviews of Teaching Assistant
performance. We will make use of ICES forms for those TAs responsible for
lecture sections.
V. PROCESS FOR USING THE RESULTS
=========================================================================
The Computer Science Department already has in place committees charged with
overview of our programs and curricula. The Courses and Curriculum Committee
(CCC) reviews particular course offerings, as well as general program
requirements. The Undergraduate and Graduate Study Committees are responsible
for setting the overall direction of these programs, and the Directors of the
Undergraduate and Graduate Programs are responsible for maintaining the
integrity of these programs and for addressing specific student concerns. There
is significant overlap among these three committees, and they have collectively
been effective in realizing the department's goals and suggesting program
reform. Consequently, rather than create another committee layer, we propose
the following mechanism for Outcomes Assessment: Annual review of new data
collected from the sources described in Section IV will be undertaken by CCC,
which will then communicate specific findings and concerns to the undergraduate
and graduate study committees. After obtaining feedback, CCC will report to the
faculty at a regular faculty meeting, offering recommendations for programmatic
change.
VI. TIMETABLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION
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Some instruments are already in place (A, D, E, F). All that is required is
that they be forwarded appropriately and tagged “Outcomes Assessment”. GRE
scores (C) are available for 1995-1996. The department will request yearly data
from CTE. During the 1999-2000 academic year, the web-survey will be developed
from the existing Alumni Board Surveys. We plan to begin collecting survey data
on a regular basis beginning in the year 2000.
VII. SUPPORT NEEDS
=========================================================================
Besides nominal costs for development of the web survey, little additional
expenses should be incurred.
|
INTENDED OUTCOMES/ |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES |
|
1.
Students will achieve proficiency in calculus, discrete math, and
statistics. |
a)
Completed Math 307 (Discrete Math) and Math 200 and 201 (Calculus
sequence), Stat 300 (Statistics) and a 300 or 400 level Math elective with a
C or better. b)
Question(s) on alumni survey. c)
Question(s) on employer survey. d)
Review by CSIAC |
a)
Checked automatically by graduation office. These classes are
offered by other units in our department and are separately assessed. b)
See above. c)
See above. d)
See above. |
|
2.
Students will achieve proficiency in? Computer Science skills
(fundamentals of programming, computer organization, architecture, operating
systems, algorithms, theory, software engineering) |
a)
ETS Major Field Test in Computer Science scores. b)
Question(s) on alumni survey. c)
Question(s) on employer survey. d)
Completion of CS portion of curriculum e)
Review by CSIAC |
a)
See above. b)
See above. c)
See above. d)
Checked automatically by graduation office. e)
See above. |
|
3.
Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively
both orally and in writing. |
a)
CS 402 Project Portfolios. b)
Completion of English core, Communications core, and ENGL 314
(technical writing.) |
a)
See above. b)
Checked automatically by graduation office. These classes are
separately assessed at the University level. |
|
4.
Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part
of a team. |
a)
CS 402 Portfolios. |
a)
See above. |
|
5.
Students will understand the need for continuing life-long learning
and will continue to educate themselves throughout their careers. |
a)
Question(s) on alumni survey. b)
Question(s) on employer survey. c)
Question(s) on exit survey. |
a)
See above. b)
See above. c)
See above. |
|
6.
Students will gain a broad background in liberal arts, fine arts,
science and ethics. |
a)
University core requirement fulfilled. |
a)
Checked automatically by graduation office. These classes are
separately assessed at the University level. |
|
7.
Students will demonstrate the ability to apply their knowledge to
practical problems. |
a)
The CS 402 Project portfolio provides evidence these skills. |
a)
See above. |
|
8.
Students will be employed in a computing-related industry or go on
to graduate school. |
a)
Question(s) on alumni survey. b)
Question(s) on exit survey |
a)
See above. b)
See above. |