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Computer Science Program Outcomes j) An ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in the design choices. k) An ability to apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity. Course Displays Student Opinion Survey Summative Assessment Course Opinion Survey 12 Co-op and Career Services’ Survey of Internship Employers NSSE Advisory Board Curriculum Committee Academic Program Review X X X X X X X X X X X X X
The nine mechanisms yielding information that is integrated to form assessments of each outcome are shown and described in the following table, Table 1.2: Table 1.2 Mechanisms for Assessing Program Outcomes Mechanism Description Frequency Course Displays (on display - G314) Student Opinion Survey (Attachment I-5) Summative Assessment (Attachment I-6) Course Opinion Survey (Attachment I-7) Co-op and Career Services' Survey of Internship Employers (Attachment I-8) National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) (Attachment I-9) Advisory Board (on display - G314) Curriculum Committee (on display - G314) Academic Program Review (on display - G314) Documents class activities and evidence of attainment including samples of major assignments, projects, and exams Elicits self reports on achievement of eight of the program's learning outcome Directly assesses students’ knowledge and skills on program outcomes a, c, i, and j Queries students on clarity and fulfillment of course objectives Evaluates performance on many aspects of work readiness Directly assesses what students put into their education (class presentations, papers, teamwork) Advises on the abilities and skills sought by industry to insure that the curriculum supports the outcomes Oversees the content of individual courses and the coherence of the curriculum relative to the program outcomes A comprehensive evaluation of CS programs at Pace led by an external reviewer. As needed to review specific courses for currency and prospective update 13 Last administered Each course is reviewed at least every three years Annually Summer 2006 Annually Each semester for all courses For each internship Yearly for Pace first year students and seniors Advisory Board meets four times a year; CS representative is present at least once a year Monthly throughout the Fall and Spring semesters Approximately every five years; scheduled by the Provost’s Office Spring 2006 Summer 2006 Summer 2006 Spring 2006 Last major formal input from the Advisory Board was in November 2005 May 2006 Spring 2001 Responsibility Curriculum Committee Office of the Seidenberg Associate Dean Curriculum Committee Seidenberg Assessment/ Research Office Cooperative Education and Career Services Department Office of Planning, Assessment, Research, and Academic Budgeting (OPARAB) The Dean of the Seidenberg School Operates under the aegis of the Computer Science Department The Dean of the Seidenberg School
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