Software Engineering
The focus of the Software Engineering curriculum, which leads to the Bachelor of Software Engineering degree, is on the analysis, design, verification, validation, construction, application, and maintenance of software systems. The degree program prepares students for professional careers and graduate study with a balance of computer science theory and practical application of software engineering methodology using modern software engineering environments and tools. The curriculum is based on a strong core of topics including software modeling and design, construction, process and quality assurance, intelligent and interactive systems, networks, operating systems, and computer architecture. The curriculum also enriches each student's general education with a range of courses from science, mathematics, the humanities and the social sciences. Through advanced elective courses, the curriculum allows students to specialize in core areas of computer science and software engineering. Engineering design theory and methodology, as they apply to software systems, form an integral part of the curriculum, beginning with the first course in computing and culminating with a comprehensive senior design project, which gives students the opportunity to work in one or more significant application domains.
The curriculum also emphasizes oral and written communication skills, the importance of ethical behavior, and the need for continual, life-long learning. Specific educational objectives of the Software Engineering program are to: (1) Develop within graduates the level of technical proficiency needed for the professional practice of software engineering; (2) Develop within graduates the ability to effectively communicate their ideas to other practicing professionals and to the general public; (3) Instill within graduates an appreciation for and the ability to engage in lifelong learning; (4) Instill within graduates an appreciation for and an understanding of the need to maintain high ethical standards both as professionals as well as individuals; (5) Prepare graduates to compete for positions in the job market and in graduate schools.
The Software Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: 410-347-7700.
Software Engineering Curriculum Requirements
