Catalog Description: Introduction to topics in Computer Science and
Computer Engineering; Familiarization with contents of CSE curriculum sub-disciplines
and topics; Design of computer software and systems; exploring and experimenting with systems;
learning about teaming; professional opportunities; computer models and
programming; communication skills; Lecture, Lab. Prerequisites: None Textbook(s) and other materials: Optional Book: Computer Science – An Overview, J. Glenn Brookshear, 9th ed., Addison Wesley. Course learning outcomes: Students who complete this course can 1. demonstrate knowledge of computer science and engineering topics and areas 2. design and implement computing projects 3. demonstrate elementary computer programming skills 4. demonstrate project teaming and management skills 5. apply software tools to the design process 6. communicate technical material in oral and written forms 7. understand the scope of the CSE discipline and its impact and possibilities 8. have an understanding of the concepts of CSE including programming, design, theory and implementations 9. understand the sub-disciplines of CSE and what they relate to 10. define career opportunities in Computer Systems engineering Course assessment plan: Weekly laboratory
assignment and quizzes: 30% Two major design projects
(team work), including report writing and presentation: 30% Two exams: 30% Homework assignments (individual
work): 10% Major topics and time covered: · Computer Science and Engineering basics with some exposure to advanced ideas (3 weeks) · Basic programming techniques and tools (3 weeks) · Project design and management (3 weeks) · Project work – implementation, evaluation and testing (5 weeks) · Experimentation (1 week) · Career options (1 week) Relationship to program outcomes: (x indicates course content supports program outcome)
Contribution of course to program: Students learn to design systems following a design process (CSE a, e).
Students compare and evaluate merits
of alternative designs (CSE b) considering realistic constraints (CSE c) and
use contemporary tools and technologies in their design and implementation
(CSE I, k). Students also work in
teams (d), acquire technical writing and presentation skills (CSE g) and
learn about professional ethics (CSE f). How course data is used to assess program outcomes: CSE b: Course work on experimentation assessed and recorded in CCPAR
CSEb CSE j: Course work assessed and recorded in CCPAR CSEj Estimated curriculum content (credit hours):
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contribution to ABET Criterion:
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