ABET Accreditation
Davenport University's Bachelor of Science program (BSCS) is seeking accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
- Mission and Program Educational Objectives
- Student Learning Outcomes
- Performance Indicators
- Course Information
Mission: to enable graduates from the BS Computer Science program to pursue careers in the software development field or to further their education in graduate school.
Program Educational Objectives
2 to 5 years after completing the program, graduates of the BSCS program
- will work and communicate effectively, either independently or in a team, to solve problems using computers and computer science principles.
- will reflect the diversity of our offerings and will exhibit knowledge and skills sufficient for continued intellectual growth in computing.
- will be scholastically competitive in science, mathematics, and computer science and will continue to be productive in the practice of computer science to identify and solve problems across a broad range of application areas.
- will apply ethically, their computer science knowledge and skills with an understanding of the limitations for the benefit of a global society.
Upon graduation, successful graduates of the program will attain the following student outcomes.
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
- Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions. [CS]
Student Outcome (1)
Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
Performance Indicators
- Apply ordinary or partial differential equations to computer science problems.
- Use discrete mathematics techniques and algorithms
- Evaluate available options in computing design in order to derive an appropriate selection based on impact.
Student Outcome (2)
Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline
Performance Indicators
- Select an appropriate algorithm to process data
- Analyze at least two possible solutions to a given problem and select the best solution
- Produce a solution within specifications
Student Outcome (3)
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Performance Indicators
- Write technical report
- Prepare and deliver oral presentations
- Prepare a report and final presentation
Student Outcome (4)
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
Performance Indicators
- Understand security considerations pertaining to information assurance planning
- Assess ethical issues and problems that arise in ordinary day-to-day practice.
- Evaluate alternative solutions to ethical problems or dilemmas
Student Outcome (5)
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
Performance Indicators
- Fulfill team duties and share in the work of the team
- Research and gather information
- Meet deadlines and achieve project goals
Student Outcome (6)
Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions. [CS]
Performance Indicators
- Implement the selected solutions for a given problem
- Use appropriate testing/debugging software
- Utilize problem solving skills and techniques to complete the task
Academic year | Enrollment year | ||||
1st F2018 | 2nd F2019 | 3rd F2020 | 4th F2021 | 5th F2022 | |
FT | 94 | 103 | 83 | 82 | 68 |
PT | 55 | 62 | 80 | 57 | 46 |
149 | 165 | 163 | 139 | 114 |
MajorCode = CSCI - Computer Science
Employment Status |
2017-18 |
2018-19 |
2019-20 |
2020-21 |
2021-22 |
Total |
Currently unemployed and looking for a job | 2 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Currently unemployed and not looking for a job | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Employed full time | 4 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 43 |
Employed part time | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Military | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
No response (unknown) | 2 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 29 |
Total Graduates | 9 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 103 |
Total Employment Rate | 71% | 67% | 62% | 53% | 100% | 71% |
Total Knowledge Rate | 78% | 78% | 68% | 67% | 71% | 72% |
Source: Graduate Survey