Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering
Software engineering is the discipline dedicated to the engineering principles and techniques required for the sound construction of the computer systems of today and tomorrow. As businesses and institutions integrate new technologies to compete in the global environment they require individuals who are cognizant of the latest techniques in computational intelligence and are armed with the skills required to construct new dynamically interacting components.
Software engineers are trained in all aspects of software creation- from specification through analysis and design, to testing, maintenance and evaluation of the product. They are equipped with advanced knowledge in software architecture, project management, technical planning, risk management and software assurance – areas that are essential in implementing and overseeing software-intensive projects of high technical complexity.
Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering Mission and Objectives
The mission of the Bachelor of engineering in software engineering (BESWE) program is to provide an education based on a strong engineering core, complemented by a strong thread of systems thinking and critical thinking. Students will have an opportunity to explore a domain of interest where they may apply their software engineering skills.
- Design and develop software components for complex systems.
- Communicate with engineers of all disciplines in the languages and methods of those engineers.
- Understand the overall systems context for their projects, and apply systems thinking in designing solutions that integrate components of different types, such as hardware, software and people.
Student Outcomes – By the time of graduation, software engineering students will have:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
- A fundamental knowledge and an appreciation of the technology and business processes necessary to nurture new technologies from concept to commercialization.
Software Engineering Curriculum
Term I (18 Credits)
| MA 121 | Differential Calculus | 2 |
| MA 122 | Integral Calculus | 2 |
| CH 115 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CH 117 | General Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| ENGR 111 | Introduction to Engineering Design & Systems Thinking | 4 |
| ENGR 116 | Intro to Programming & Algorithmic Thinking | 3 |
| CAL 103 | Writing and Communications Colloquium | 3 |
Term II (17 Credits)
| S.E. | Science Elective I | 3 |
| PEP 111 | Mechanics | 3 |
| MA 125 | Vectors and Matrices | 2 |
| MA 126 | Multivariable Calculus I | 2 |
| ENGR 122 | Field Sustainable Systems with Sensors | 2 |
| MGT 103 | Introduction to Entrepreneurial Thinking | 2 |
| CAL 105 | CAL Colloquium: Knowledge, Nature, Culture | 3 |
Term III (17 Credits)
| PEP 112 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| ENGR 211 | Statics and Introduction to Engineering Mechanics | 4 |
| ENGR 245 | Circuits and Systems | 3 |
| SSW 215 | Individual Software Engineering | 3 |
| MA 221 | Differential Equations | 4 |
Term IV (17 Credits)
| ENGR 212 | Design of Dynamical Systems | 4 |
| ENGR 234 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| SSW 325 | Object-Oriented Software Engineering | 4 |
| S.E. | Science Elective II | 3 |
| | Science Lab | 1 |
| | Humanities Requirement 100-200 Level | 3 |
Term V (17 Credits)
| SSW 345 | Modeling and Simulation | 3 |
| ISE 350 | Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| ENGR 241 | Probability and Statistics with Data Science Applications | 4 |
| ENGR 311 | Design with Materials | 4 |
| HUM | Humanities | 3 |
Term VI (16 Credits)
| SSW 322 | Engineering Design VI | 2 |
| SSW 555 | Agile Methods for Software Development | 3 |
| SSW 564 | Software Requirements Analysis and Engineering | 3 |
| ISE 490 | Data-Mining and Applied Machine Learning | 3 |
| IDE 399 | Engineering Economics & Project Management | 2 |
| | Technical Elective | 3 |
Term VII (16 Credits)
| SSW 423 | Engineering Design VII | 3 |
| IDE 401 | Senior Innovation-II:Value Proposition | 1 |
| SSW 567 | Software Testing, Quality Assurance and Maintenance | 3 |
| SSW 590 | DevOps Principles and Practices | 3 |
| G.E. | General Elective | 3 |
| | Humanities | 3 |
Term VIII (16 Credits)
| SSW 424 | Engineering Design VIII | 3 |
| IDE 402 | Senior Innovation III: Venture Planning and Pitch | 1 |
| SSW 533 | Cost Estimation and Metrics | 3 |
| SYS 581 | Introduction to Systems Engineering | 3 |
| G.E. | General Elective | 3 |
| HUM | Humanities | 3 |
Note:
Humanities Requirement: See College of Arts and Letters
Science Electives: Any course from the following list:
CH 116 General Chemistry II and CH 118 General Chemistry II Lab
BIO 281 Biology and Biotechnology and BIO 282 Introductory Biology Lab
CE 240 Introduction to Geosciences
EN 250 Quantitative Biology
PEP 151 Introduction to Astronomy
PEP 201 Physics III for Engineers
PEP 242 Modern Physics
PEP 336 Introduction to Astrophysics and Cosmology
PEP 351 Introduction to Planetary Science
NANO 200 Introduction to Nanotechnology
General Elective: Chosen by student; Can be used towards a minor or option; Can be applied to research or approved international studies.
Minor in Software Engineering
Students must possess a cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 at graduation.
The following are the required courses:
| MA 221 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| | Or | |
| CS 135 | Discrete Structures | 4 |
| | | |
| SSW 215 | Individual Software Engineering | 3 |
| SSW 325 | Object-Oriented Software Engineering | 3 |
| SSW 345 | Modeling and Simulation | 3 |
| SSW 555 | Agile Methods for Software Development | 3 |
| SYS 581 | Introduction to Systems Engineering | 3 |
The following prerequisite is needed to undertake the minor program:
| ENGR 115 | Introduction to Programming | 2 |
| | Or | |
| CS 115 | Introduction to Computer Science | 4 |
| | Or | |
| ENGR 116 | Intro to Programming & Algorithmic Thinking | 3 |