1. Proposed BS Degree in Computer Science and Engineering Department of Computer Science and Engineering

2. Brief History Current Degrees: ► BS in Computer Science, CS ► BS in Computer and Information Engineering, CIE ABET Accreditation: ► CS is accredited by:  the ABET Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) ► CIE is accredited by:  the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Majors: ► 60 CIE students ► 177 CS students

3. Issues with Current State Student issues: ► Students have to choose CS or CIE ► Ambiguity in CIE definition makes it difficult to choose Employer issues: ► Difficulty distinguishing CS and CIE ► Prefer well-rounded graduates having strong foundations both in the science and engineering of computing Departmental issues: ► Two separate BS degrees drain resources ► Unbalanced enrollment ► Not well aligned with research strengths

4. Proposed Degree: BS in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) 128 credit hours (no change) Common core will satisfy ABET requirements ► Both CAC and EAC accreditation Four specialization areas: ► Computer and Network Systems ► Game and Simulations ► Intelligent Systems ► Software Systems

5. ► Better scheduling of courses - higher availability ► Consistent, broad background for all students ► World class depth in specialization areas leveraging research strengths ► Graduates better prepared for wider range of career paths and for graduate school ► Stronger, more marketable degree ► Many other institutions have similar programs:  MIT, OSU, UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine, University of Connecticut, Georgia Tech,... Advantages of BS in CSE

6. Lower-Level Computer Science Core 19 credits Capstone 6 credits 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Specialization courses 18 credits Outline of CSE Degree - 128 credits (tentative) University & College Core: English Humanities Social Sciences Fine Arts Diversity Engineering Communication 27 credits Lower-Level Comp. Engin. Core 12 credits Math & Science 25 credits Upper-Level CS Core 6-12 credits Electives 3-9 credits Upper-Level Comp. Engin. Core 6 credits

7. ► A new course CS282:Simulation Physics replaces Chemistry ► Removes internship as a requirement The following courses are considered for the core (not in CS degree): ► EE220: Circuits I ► PHYS181L:Physics II Lab is replaced by EE220:Circuits I Lab ► CPE400: Data Communications and Computer Networks The following courses are considered for the core (not in CIE degree): ► CS326: Programming Languages ► CS456: Automata ► CS477: Algorithms Courses NOT considered for the core (currently in the CIE degree): ► CPE406: Real-time Computer Systems ► CPE401: Computer Network Systems Envisioned Differences with Existing Degrees (Tentative)

8. ► Do you agree that this new degree is in the best interest of current and future students and prospective employers? ► If you could transfer to the new degree program without any delays in graduation or loss of credits, would you do so? Questions

9. ► How is a specialization different from a minor?  A minor is aimed towards students of other departments.  A specialization is for CSE students ✓ It will appear on transcripts FAQ