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
| CAL 103 | Writing and Communications Colloquium | 3 |
| 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 |
| MA 121 | Differential Calculus | 2 |
| MA 122 | Integral Calculus | 2 |
Term II
| CAL 105 | CAL Colloquium: Knowledge, Nature, Culture | 3 |
| ENGR 122 | Field Sustainable Systems with Sensors | 2 |
| MA 125 | Vectors and Matrices | 2 |
| MA 126 | Multivariable Calculus I | 2 |
| MGT 103 | Introduction to Entrepreneurial Thinking | 2 |
| PEP 111 | Mechanics | 3 |
| Science Elective I | 3 |
Term III
| ENGR 211 | Statics and Introduction to Engineering Mechanics | 4 |
| ENGR 245 | Circuits and Systems | 3 |
| MA 221 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| PEP 112 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| SSW 215 | Individual Software Engineering | 3 |
Term IV
| ENGR 212 | Design of Dynamical Systems | 4 |
| ENGR 234 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| SSW 325 | Object-Oriented Software Engineering | 3 |
| Science Elective II | 3 |
| Science Lab | 1 |
| Humanities | 3 |
Term V
| ISE 350 | Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| ENGR 241 | Probability and Statistics with Data Science Applications | 4 |
| ENGR 311 | Design with Materials | 4 |
| SSW 345 | Modeling and Simulation | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 |
Term VI
| IDE 399 | Engineering Economics & Project Management | 2 |
| ISE 490 | Data-Mining and Applied Machine Learning | 3 |
| SSW 322 | Engineering Design VI | 3 |
| SSW 555 | Agile Methods for Software Development | 3 |
| SSW 564 | Software Requirements Analysis and Engineering | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
Term VII
| IDE 401 | Senior Innovation II: Value Proposition | 1 |
| SSW 423 | Engineering Design VII | 3 |
| SSW 567 | Software Testing, Quality Assurance and Maintenance | 3 |
| SSW 590 | DevOps Principles and Practices | 3 |
| Technical Elective | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 |
Term VIII
| IDE 402 | Senior Innovation III: Venture Planning and Pitch | 1 |
| SSW 424 | Engineering Design VIII | 3 |
| SSW 533 | Cost Estimation and Metrics | 3 |
| SYS 581 | Introduction to Systems Engineering | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 |
Notes:
(1) Science Elective can be selected from the following list.
- CH 116 with CH 118, BIO 181 with BIO 182, PEP 201 (embedded lab), EN 250, PEP 151, PEP 152, PEP 242, PEP 336, PEP 351, NANO 200, CE 240.
(2) Technical Electives are any 500-599 level EM, ISE, CpE, CS, SSW, or SYS courses. Additional courses can be selected with the approval of the student's advisor.
(3) General Electives are chosen by the student, can be used toward a minor or AMP option, and can be applied to research or approved international studies. Selected from available courses offered by programs in SES, SSE, SOB and HASS. Approval from the student’s advisor and the course instructor may be required.
(4) Humanities: Please see Humanities Requirements for additional requirements.