Department of Computer Science and Information Systems

Welcome to the Department of CSIS at SUU

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Department Statement

The Department of Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS) supports the mission of the University and the College of Computing, Integrated Engineering, and Technology by providing a high quality graduate and undergraduate education to students through certificate, associate, baccalaureate, and master degree programs.

CSIS Mission Statement:
The mission of the CSIS Department is to provide a learning-centered environment that enables students, faculty, and staff to achieve their goals and to empower our students to compete on a global level for careers in government, industry, secondary education, and acceptance to graduate school.

The Department provides programs in computer science and information systems. The curricula are rich with opportunities for students to develop a sound understanding of fundamentals as well as specialized theories, practices, and ethics that enhance their learning.

The CSIS faculty is committed to providing high-quality education, individual guidance and assistance to students, helping them to develop the attributes of critical thinking, effective communication, lifelong learning, and individual integrity while pursuing their academic goals as well as engaging in scholarly activities to enhance our classes, involve students and, to assist in the economic development of the region through partnerships with industry, inventors, and entrepreneurs.

The goals of the CSIS department that support the mission are to:

1. Provide excellent (undergraduate, AAS, and minor) programs in Computer Science and Information Systems.
2. Prepare graduates for careers enabling them to compete on a global level in government, industry, secondary education, and acceptance to graduate school.
3. Provide excellent General Education and service to the degree programs of other Departments and the University community.
4. Engage in research and other scholarly activities that enhance, promote, and support our degree programs, our instructional activities, and the intellectual and professional growth of our students and our faculty.
5. Provide an environment that promotes collegiality, collaboration, and the joy of learning.
6. Recruit and retain highly qualified students to Computer Science and Information Systems.

Educational Objectives for the CSIS programs:

The Computer Science Educational Objectives are to:

1. Analyze, model, design, and develop solutions to Computing problems.
2. Understand the fundamentals of mathematics and computing areas.
3. Demonstrate professionalism in their work and grow professionally through continued learning and involvement in professional activities.
4. Contribute to society by modeling ethical and responsible behavior.
5. Communicate effectively in oral, written, and newly developing modes and media.
6. Assume a variety of roles in teams of diverse membership.

The Information Systems Educational Objectives are to:

1. Analyze, model, manage, and develop solutions to Information System problems.
2. Understand the fundamentals of mathematics and computing areas.
3. Demonstrate professionalism in their work and grow professionally through continued learning and involvement in professional activities.
4. Contribute to society by modeling ethical and responsible behavior.
5. Communicate effectively in oral, written, and newly developing modes and media.
6. Assume a variety of roles in teams of diverse membership.

Program Outcomes provide students with the necessary skills to obtain the Education Objectives after graduation. Program Outcomes are divided into General criteria and Program criteria. The following are the Program Outcomes for the Computer Science and Information Systems degrees. The General criteria is followed by the program-specific criteria for each of the degrees

Program Outcomes - General Criteria:

1. An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline;
2. An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution;
3. An ability to design, implement and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs;
4. An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal;
5. An understanding of professional, ethical and social responsibilities;
6. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
7. An ability to analyze the impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society, including ethical, legal, security and global policy issues;
8. Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, continuing professional development;
9. An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.

Computer Science Program Criteria:

10. 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;
11. An ability to apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity.

Information Systems Program Criteria:

10. An understanding of processes that support the delivery and management of information systems within a specific application environment.