Department of Computer Science

Computer Science

Department Chair: Dr. Youssif Al-Nashif, Associate Professor

Information Assurance & Cyber Security
Software Engineering
Florida Common Prerequisites
Learning Compact

The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology offers the Computer Science program, a high-quality program focused on education and research. This STEM-based program yields highly skilled graduates who have strong knowlege in the fundamentals of Computer Science and who are able to apply that knowledge to design and implement solutions for arising problems. The program prepares students for clear and concises communication when working in a team environment and for careers in industry, government, and academia.

Advanced Topics

For students who like to explore, the Advanced Topics concentration enables you to choose up to twelve hours from electives or other concentration courses to fill out your program.

Game Development & Simulation

Game Development and Simulation is an interdisciplinary concentration that applies the rigor of computer science to the creative challenges of game development. With a core curriculum in computing, mathematics, and science, students will combine advanced technical skills with training in the visual arts to develop innovations in digital gaming. The Game Development and Simulation concentration prepares you not only for careers in the $70 billion professional games industry, but also for related fields such as healthcare simulation, scientific visualization, and other computing professions.

Information Assurance & Cyber Security

Cyber Security is the profession of keeping digital information safe from cyber crime, espionage, and terrorism. Cyber security experts are in high demand to protect institutional data from attack, keep sensitive data confidential, and set systems protocols that comply with policies and regulations. In the Information Assurance and Cyber Security program in the Computer Science and Information Technology Department, you will design systems and strategies for safeguarding information and gain real world experience in preventing attacks to prepare you for a career as a sought-after cyber security professional.

Software Engineering

Software engineers apply the principles of engineering to software development. This growing field includes application software engineers who create and maintain computer applications, and systems software engineers who analyze the client’s technical needs and develop and maintain optimal solutions. Because nearly all employment sectors rely on complex software solutions, software engineering is one of the fastest-growing occupations in the world.

Florida Common Prerequisites

Students who started as freshmen at Florida Poly (native students) must complete general education requirements and the following courses to enter the degree program as a junior:

CDA 2108 - Introduction to Computer Systems Credits: 3 OR EEL 3702C - Digital Logic Design Credits: 3
COP 2271C - Introduction to Computation and Programming Credits: 3
COP 3330C - Computer Programming 2 Credits: 3
COP 3710 - Database 1 Credits: 3
MAC 2311 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 Credits: 4
MAC 2312 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 Credits: 4
MAD 2104 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
PHY 2048 - Physics 1 Credits: 3
PHY 2048L - Physics 1 Laboratory Credits: 1
PHY 2049 - Physics 2 Credits: 3
PHY 2049L - Physics 2 Laboratory Credits: 1
STA 2023 - Statistics 1 Credits: 3

Transfer students must meet general education requirements and satisfy the following Florida State Common Prerequisites to enter the degree program as a junior:

COP 2271C

& COP 3330

or COP X008
or COP X251
or COP X258
or COP X552

& COP 3710

or CGS X540
or CGS X542

& CDA 2108

or CDA X105
or CDA X201

& MAC 2311

or MAC X281

& MAC 2312

or MAC X282

& MAD 2107

& PHY 2048/2048L

or PHY X048C
or PHY X043/X048L
or PHY X053/X053L

& PHY 2049/2049L

or PHY X049C
or PHY X044/X049L
or PHY X054/X054L

& STA 2023

or EGS X025
or QMB X100
or STA X024
or STA X032
or STA X037
or STA X122

Learning Compact

College:	Engineering
Program:	Computer Science
Purpose of the Program:	Prepare students with a strong and competitive foundation in general computer science. Provide quality learning experience and focused training on the current advances in cyber gaming, and information assurance and cyber security as well as focused topics of the student’s choice.
Graduates of the program with demonstrate the following	a) An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the program’s student outcomes and to the discipline b) An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution c) An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs b) An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal e) An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities f) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences g) An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society h) Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development i) An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice. j) An ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices. k) An ability to apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity.

Core Learning Outcomes:

Student Learning Outcomes	The Outcomes Involve These Skills:
Upon completion of the Computer Engineering Degree in the College of Engineering, students will possess:	Content	Critical Thinking	Communication
a) An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the program’s student outcomes and to the discipline	X
b) An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution		X
c) An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs	X
d) An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal			X
e) An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities	X
f) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences			X
g) An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society		X	X
h) Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development	X
i) An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.	X
j) An ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices.	X	X
k) An ability to apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity.	X	X

Degree Programs

• Bachelor of Science, Computer Science (Plan of Study)