Computer Science Department

Learning Expectations

Computer Science students are expected to be:

Critical thinkers and problem solvers who:

• Make effective use of project design methodology (e.g. algorithms, flowcharts, storyboards)

• Code, debug and implement comprehensive computer programming projects

• Make effective use of software to design and generate quality products

Effective users of technology who:

• Utilize Internet resources

• Efficiently organize and distill information

• Effectively use integrated software packages

• Demonstrate a conceptual foundation of procedures and processes on which transferable software utilization skills are dependent

• Demonstrate a conceptual foundation of structures and commands on which transferable computer programming skills are dependent

Effective communicators who:

• Present technical concepts and processes clearly and effectively

• Read, write and trace program code accurately

Responsible citizens who:

• Work productively as members of a project development team

• Actively engage in independent self-directed exploration of computer science concepts

• Use technology responsibly