Mission and Outcomes

Computer Science

Mission: The purpose of the Associate of Science in Computer Science degree is to prepare students with the necessary skills for transfer to a four-year university, in particular, University of Nevada, Reno. The degree is designed in such a manner as to provide students who do not have plans to continue on to a four-year university, the ability to obtain entry-level employment in the growing field of computing and information science.

Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete programs in this academic area are expected to demonstrate that they

Know:

• practices and procedures required for transfer to a four-year institution,
• entry-level skill set, and
• theoretical principles relevant to their field of study.

Are able to:

• test successfully on competencies required to pass rigorous academic examinations of their skill level,
• communicate effectively and appropriately, in oral and written form,
• locate, evaluate and properly utilize the tools and resources appropriate to a computer science professional,
• acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for academic advancement,
• demonstrate effective communication and computation skills appropriate to the chosen academic discipline, and
• demonstrate the ability to obtain requirements, design, implement, test, debug and maintain computer programs in at least two computer programming languages.

Appreciate and Value:

• appropriate and effective presentation of themselves to potential employers, and
• standards of social, ethical, legal, accessibility and diversity issues of their work environment.

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