Mission of the Computer Science Program

The Computer Science program at the University of Alaska Anchorage is committed to the University's mission to discover and disseminate knowledge through teaching, research, engagement, and creative expression. First, through undergraduate and graduate programs, we strive to teach our students the fundamental principles of computer science and important issues in computing so they may pursue advanced degrees or enter the workplace as productive, competent software development or information technology professionals. Second, the program seeks to further the profession of computer science through professional activities and public service within the community, state, nation, and society at large. Finally, the program engages in and disseminates research to advance the development of computer science and provide innovative technological solutions to address the needs of modern society.

Program Outcomes for the BA and BS in Computer Science

At the completion of this program, students are able to:

1. Demonstrate oral communications skills consistent with a career in Computer Science.

2. Demonstrate written communication skills consistent with a career in Computer Science.

3. Demonstrate abilities in critical thinking, problem solving and analysis skills, and software design.

4. Demonstrate abilities in software development and implementation.

5. Understand and apply core concepts in Computer Science to the development or analysis of computer systems, including algorithms, data structures, concepts of programming languages, operating systems, and computer organization and architecture.

6. Demonstrate an understanding of theoretical foundations of Computer Science including discrete mathematics, algorithm analysis, and computability.