Mission Statement
Bachelor
of Science and Engineering in Computer Science.
The BSE program provides students with an in-depth education
in the conceptual foundations of computer science and in complex
software and hardware systems. It allows them
to explore the connections between computer science and a
variety of other disciplines in engineering and outside. Combined
with a strong education in mathematics, sciences, and the
liberal arts it prepares students to be leaders in computer
science practice, applications to other disciplines, and research.
Objectives and Learning Outcomes
The educational objectives
of the undergraduate programs of the University
of Pennsylvania Computer and Information Science Department
are:
Program
Objective 1
Students will gain the ability to identify,
formulate, and solve challenging computer science
and engineering problems.
Program Objective
2
Students will develop professional skills that prepare
them for immediate employment
or graduate study in Computer Science and related disciplines.
Program
Objective 3
Students will develop abilities in the application of the
necessary mathematical tools, scientific basics,
and fundamental knowledge of Computer Science.
Program
Objective 4
Students will be provided with an educational
foundation that prepares them for leadership roles
along diverse career paths.
Program
Objective 5
Students will develop an understanding of
the social and human context
in which their engineering contributions will be utilized.
Program
Objective 6
Students will learn to communicate their
ideas to be effective in collaboration with other members
of engineering teams.
