Objectives

Objective: an expected accomplishment of graduates during the first few years after graduation.

The following is the initial objective of the UCR's BS in CS: To produce graduates who demonstrate the ability effectively to:

• participate effectively in the development (design, implementation and deployment), maintenance, and administration of hardware/software components of systems involving computers.
• acquire new knowledge and skills based on their knowledge of and insights into computational principles and methodology.
• acquire information necessary to perform their job and to stay abreast of their field.
• enter into careers in computer science and engineering in the areas of software development, software maintenance, hardware/software quality assurance (e.g., testing), digital design, systems and network administration, information administration.
• pursue graduate education and research in computer science and engineering at major research universities.
• apply mathematics, engineering sciences, computer and computational technology and natural sciences to the professional practice of computer science and engineering.
• synthesize principles and techniques from engineering, mathematics, engineering planning and project management and the natural and social sciences to develop and evaluate alternative design solutions to engineering problems with specific constraints.
• exercise professional responsibility with regard to societal concerns (e.g., ethical, environmental, economic, regulatory, and global issues).
• work and communicate well in a team environment.
• take necessary steps to achieve and continue personal and professional growth.