CS Outcomes

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Based on the Objectives, the specific outcomes to be achieved for the WPI Computer Science major are that:

1. All students will demonstrate an understanding of programming language concepts.

2. All students will demonstrate knowledge of computer organization.

3. All students will demonstrate an ability to analyze the behavior of computational systems.

4. All students will demonstrate knowledge of computer operating systems.

5. All students will demonstrate an understanding of the foundations of computer Science.

6. All students will demonstrate an understanding of software engineering principles and the ability to apply them to software design.

7. A majority of students will demonstrate an understanding of human-computer interaction.

8. All students will complete a large software project.

9. All students will demonstrate advanced knowledge of computer science topics.

10. All students will demonstrate an understanding of the mathematical foundations of computer science.

11. All students will demonstrate knowledge of probability or statistics.

12. All students will demonstrate an understanding of scientific principles.

13. A majority of students will demonstrate the ability to design experiments and interpret experimental data.

14. All students will demonstrate independent learning.

15. All students will demonstrate the ability to locate and use technical information from multiple sources.

16. All students will demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics.

17. All students will demonstrate an understanding of the links between technology and society.

18. A majority of students will belong to at least one professional organization, including IEEE, ACM, and UPE.

19. All students will participate in a class or project team.

20. All students will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in speech.

21. All students will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in writing.