2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
(Bachelor of Science)
Software Engineering Student Outcomes:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Major
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 22 | |
| Non-CS classes | ||
| Technical Writing and Information Literacy | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | ||
| Introductory Statistics | ||
| Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory | ||
COMM Course: | ||
| Choose one course: | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Address | ||
| Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Small Group Communication | ||
| Fundamental Courses | 24 | |
| Required: | ||
| Web Programming | ||
| Computer Programming I | ||
| Programming for Quantitative Problem Solving | ||
| Technology, Ethics, and Society | ||
| Human-Centered Design | ||
| Database Design & Management | ||
| Discrete Mathematics | ||
| Computer Systems Fundamentals | ||
| Advanced Courses | 18 | |
| Required: | ||
| Computer Programming II | ||
| Computer Networks | ||
| Data Structures | ||
| Computer Architecture and Organization | ||
| Theory of Algorithms | ||
| Operating Systems Using Linux | ||
| Software Engineering Major Courses | 18 | |
| Required: | ||
| Software Engineering Fundamentals | ||
| Software Tools and Process | ||
| Software Requirements & Architecture | ||
| Software Quality | ||
| Software Engineering Capstone | ||
| Software Engineering Capstone | ||
| Upper-level Electives | 6 | |
| Choose two courses: | ||
| Information Assurance and Security | ||
| Artificial Intelligence & Data Science | ||
| Theory of Programming Languages | ||
| Cloud Computing | ||
| Introduction to Mobile Computing | ||
| Parallel & Distributed Computing | ||
| Database Systems and Big Data Processing | ||
| Machine Learning | ||
| Deep Learning | ||
| Natural Language Processing | ||
| Software Security | ||
| Network Security | ||
| Digital Forensics | ||
| Introduction to Cryptography | ||
| Ethical Hacking | ||
| Internship | ||
| Total Credits | 88 | |
Curriculum Guide
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| COMP SCI 120 | Web Programming | 3 |
| ENGR 236 | Technical Writing and Information Literacy | 3 |
| COMM 133 |
Fundamentals of Public Address or Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication or Small Group Communication |
3 |
| Core Curriculum Course 1 | 3 | |
| MATH 202 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMP SCI 130 | Computer Programming I | 3 |
| COMP SCI 171 | Technology, Ethics, and Society | 3 |
| COMP SCI 251 | Computer Systems Fundamentals | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course 2 | 3 | |
| MATH 260 | Introductory Statistics | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| COMP SCI 140 | Programming for Quantitative Problem Solving | 3 |
| COMP SCI 240 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| COMP SCI 330 | Computer Programming II | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course 3 | 3 | |
| MATH 203 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMP SCI 181 | Human-Centered Design | 3 |
| COMP SCI 221 | Database Design & Management | 3 |
| SE 310 | Software Engineering Fundamentals | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course 4 | 3 | |
| MATH 320 | Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| COMP SCI 348 | Computer Networks | 3 |
| COMP SCI 353 | Computer Architecture and Organization | 3 |
| COMP SCI 361 | Information Assurance and Security | 3 |
| SE 320 | Software Tools and Process | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course 5 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMP SCI 373 | Cloud Computing | 3 |
| COMP SCI 450 | Theory of Algorithms | 3 |
| COMP SCI 452 | Operating Systems Using Linux | 3 |
| SE 340 | Software Requirements & Architecture | 3 |
| SE 350 | Software Quality | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| SE 490 | Software Engineering Capstone | 3 |
| Upper-level Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Core Curriculum Course 7 | 3 | |
| Core Curriculum Course 8 | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SE 490 | Software Engineering Capstone | 3 |
| Upper-level Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Core Curriculum Course 9 | 3 | |
| Copre Curriculum Course 10 | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |