B.S. in Software Engineering

The Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering is designed to prepare students for an entry-level software engineering position in industry that supports the design and implementation of software systems with the focus on real-time, embedded, and safety-critical applications. Such systems are critical in aviation, space, medicine, and other disciplines that rely on high-quality, dependable software.

In a few years of completing their undergraduate degree, graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering:

• Have established themselves in successful engineering careers in aviation, aerospace, and related fields and/or are pursuing advanced degrees.
• Are serving society and their professions as involved and responsible citizens, leaders, and role models.
• Are problem solvers, systems thinkers, and innovators.

Students will:

• Have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• Have an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
• Have an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• Have an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
• Have an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
• Have an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
• Have an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

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To satisfy the 7 credit hours requirement, choose one course from the following list (3 credits):

• CHM 111, GEO 215, WX 201, PS 150, PS 227

And one lecture course from the following plus its corresponding lab (4 credits):

• BIO 120 and BIO 120L, or CHM 110 and CHM 110L, or PS 224 and PS 224L, or PS 226 and PS 226L,or  PS 250 and PS 253

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To be selected from an approved list of courses maintained by the Program Coordinator.

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Not MA 305, or PS 226, or PS 227.

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Must be approved by Program Coordinator.

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CEC/CS/EE/SE/SYS Upper-Level Elective, with approval from the Program Coordinator.

Suggested Plan of Study

Students should be aware that several courses in each academic year may have prerequisites and/or corequisites. Please check the course descriptions at the back of this catalog before registering for classes to ensure requisite sequencing.

See the Common Year One outline in the Engineering Fundamentals Program Introduction. CS 223  is a required course for this degree program.

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To be selected from an approved list of courses maintained by the Program Coordinator.

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To satisfy the 7 credit hours requirement, choose one course from the following list (3 credits):

• CHM 111, GEO 215, WX 201, PS 150, PS 227

And one lecture course from the following plus its corresponding lab (4 credits):

• BIO 120 and BIO 120L, or CHM 110 and CHM 110L, or PS 224 and PS 224L, or PS 226 and PS 226L,or  PS 250 and PS 253

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Must be approved by Program Coordinator.

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CEC/CS/EE/SE/SYS Upper-Level Elective, with approval from the Program Coordinator.

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Not MA 305, or PS 226, or PS 227.