Software Engineering
The focus of the software engineering curriculum, which leads to the bachelor of software engineering, is on software design and construction, requirements analysis, security, verification, and validation, as well as software engineering processes and tools appropriate for the development of complex 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. The curriculum is based on a strong core of computing topics and 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. The overall educational objectives of the Software Engineering program are for graduates of the program to attain success in their chosen profession and/or post-undergraduate studies.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGL 1100 English Composition I | 3 | ENGL 1120 English Composition II | 3 |
| Core Science Sequence (Series B, D, H)1 | 4 | Core Science Sequence (Series B, D, H)1 | 4 |
| MATH 1610 Calculus I | 4 | MATH 1620 Calculus II | 4 |
| COMP 1210 Fundamentals of Computing I | 3 | COMP 2210 Fundamentals of Computing II | 4 |
| ENGR 1110 Introduction to Engineering | 2 | COMP 2240 Discrete Structures | 3 |
| ENGR 1100 Engineering Orientation | 0 | ||
| 16 | 18 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| MATH 2660 Topics in Linear Algebra | 3 | STAT 3010 Statistics for Engineers and Scientists | 3 |
| Core History Sequence | 3 | Core History Sequence | 3 |
| ELEC 2200 Digital Logic Circuits | 3 | Core Literature | 3 |
| COMP 2710 Software Construction | 3 | Core Social Science Elective | 3 |
| COMP 2800 Professional Development I | 1 | COMP 3270 Introduction to Algorithms | 3 |
| 13 | 15 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| COMM 1000 Public Speaking | 3 | PHIL 1020 Introduction to Ethics or 1110 Ethical and Conceptual Foundations of Science | 3 |
| Math Elective1 | 3 | Math Elective1 | 3 |
| Core Fine Arts | 3 | COMP 3500 Introduction to Operating Systems | 3 |
| COMP 3220 Principles of Programming Languages | 3 | COMP 3700 Software Modeling and Design | 3 |
| COMP 3350 Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming | 3 | COMP 4320 Introduction to Computer Networks | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Technical Elective1 | 6 | Technical Elective1 | 3 |
| COMP 4300 Computer Architecture | 3 | COMP 4710 Senior Design Project | 3 |
| COMP 5120 Database Systems I | 3 | COMP 4730 Computer Ethics | 2 |
| COMP 5700 Secure Software Process | 3 | COMP 5710 Software Quality Assurance | 3 |
| COMP 4800 Professional Development II | 1 | Free Elective | 3 |
| COMP 4810 Program Assessment | 0 | ||
| UNIV 4AA0 | 0 | ||
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Total Hours: 122 | |||
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Courses for Core Science Sequence, Math Elective, and Technical Elective credit must be chosen in accordance with CSSE department policies and approved course listings. Students must consult with a CSSE Academic Advisor when selecting these courses.
The AU Bulletin lists the University Core Curriculum requirements for students in the College of Engineering.
Courses in bold-face are those used to calculate in-major GPA.
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