SECCM Assessment Plan - Roger Williams University
SECCM Assessment Plan - Roger Williams University
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Table 3.1 General Program Breakdown<br />
Category<br />
Credit<br />
Hours<br />
Algorithms 10.5<br />
Data Structures 6.5<br />
Software Design 9.5<br />
Programming Languages 7.0<br />
Computer Organization & Architecture 12.5<br />
Computer Science Electives 9.0<br />
Mathematics & Science 32.0<br />
General Education 34.0<br />
Total 121.0<br />
1. Algorithms<br />
These courses focus on the step-by-step process of computing a solution to a problem.<br />
These courses cover basic as well as advanced topics. They provide a mix of practical<br />
application and theoretical foundations. The data communication course provides the<br />
opportunity to consider specialized algorithms. Table 3.2 lists the courses in this category.<br />
Table 3.2 Algorithm Courses<br />
Course<br />
Number<br />
Course Title Core Adv<br />
COMSC 110 Introduction to Computer Science & Lab 1.5<br />
COMSC 111 Data Structures & Lab 1.0<br />
COMSC 210 Principles of Computer Organization & Lab 0.5<br />
COMSC 220 Analysis of Algorithms 2.0<br />
COMSC 230 Principles of Programming Languages 0.5<br />
COMSC 240 Theory of Computation 0.5 1.0<br />
COMSC 310 Language Translation and Compiler Design 0.5<br />
COMSC 320 Principles of Operating Systems 0.5<br />
COMSC 492 Integrated Senior Design II 0.5<br />
ENGR 445 Dynamic Modeling and Control 0.5<br />
ENGR 455 Data Communications 0.5<br />
ENGR 465 Network Analysis and Design 0.5 0.5<br />
Total Credits 5.0 5.5<br />
2. Data Structures<br />
These courses provide students with the basic, and then advanced, ways in which data are<br />
organized to best execute algorithms. The material presented complements the instruction<br />
provided in the algorithms courses. Table 3.3 lists the courses within this category.<br />
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