Catalog 73 - National University

School of Engineering and TechnologyMISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the School of Engineering and Technology is toprovide women and men with the skills and foundations for lifelonglearning and growth to prepare them for careers and advancement inengineering, computing, technology, and related fields. We seek toeducate graduates to demonstrate leadership, innovation, and serviceto the community in a society and economy that is increasinglycomplex, global in scope, growth oriented, technologically driven,information based, and environmentally sensitive.HONOR SOCIETYPINNACLE HONOR SOCIETY FOR UNDERGRADUATESTUDENTSPinnacle is a national collegiate honorary society founded for thesingle purpose of recognizing the nation’s most outstanding adultand other non-traditional students. Honored students receive lettersof congratulation, certificates of membership, lapel pins, diplomaseals and honor cords. Students accepted for membership to thePinnacle Honor Society are nationally recognized for their academicachievement, community service, leadership, and ethical standards.Each commencement season, the Office of Student Affairs invitesundergraduate students to join Pinnacle based on their qualifyinggrade point average. Students will be asked to complete anapplication which is then reviewed for eligibility determination.UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES■ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE(620)General Education Program RequirementsThe general education program consists of a minimum of 70.5quarter units. Of the 70.5 units, students must complete at least 4.5units at the upper-division level and 4.5 units in diversity enrichedcoursework. A plus [+] indicates a diversity enriched offering. Allundergraduate students working toward any associate or bachelor’sdegree must meet the University diversity requirement.National University has general education requirements in thefollowing eight areas:AREA A: ENGLISH COMMUNICATION(Minimum 15 quarter units)AREA B: MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS AND QUANTITATIVEREASONING(Minimum 4.5 quarter units)AREA C: INFORMATION LITERACY(Minimum 4.5 quarter units)AREA D: ARTS AND HUMANITIES(Minimum 13.5 quarter units)AREA E: SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES(Minimum 13.5 quarter units)AREA F: PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES(Minimum 6 quarter units required [Note: one science lab isrequired])AREA A-G: GENERAL EDUCATION(Minimum 13.5 quarter units)Courses taken to achieve minimum levels of collegiate-levelcompetency in the areas of writing and mathematical concepts andsystems do not satisfy any portion of the general educationrequirement.◆ MAJOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (620-201)Faculty Advisor: Alireza Farahani • (858) 309-3438 • afarahan@nu.eduThe Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree programprovides a strong technical background for students planning tobegin careers upon graduation and for those interested in graduatestudy in computer science. Degree requirements include courses inobject oriented programming, data structures and algorithms,operating systems, computer communication networks, softwareengineering, and computer architecture, as well as mathematics,statistics, and the natural sciences. The program features a rigorousacademic foundation that is complemented by realistic programmingassignments. Emphasis is placed on developing both the technicaland design skills necessary to begin and enhance an individual’scareer. Graduates of this program are well prepared for immediateemployment in either the computer industry or many otherbusinesses that increasingly rely on computer science.Program Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:• Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate tothe discipline• Analyze a problem and identify and define the computingrequirements appropriate to its solution• Design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system,process, component, or program to meet desired needs.• Function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal• Uunderstanding of professional, ethical, and socialresponsibilities• Communicate effectively with a range of audiences• Analyze the impact of computing on individuals, organizations,and society, including ethical, legal, security, and global policyissues• Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in,continuing professional development• Use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computingpractice• Apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, andcomputer science theory in the modeling and design ofcomputer-based systems in a way that demonstratescomprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices• Apply design and development principles in the construction ofsoftware systems of varying complexities.Transition ProgramsBSCS/ Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS)Transition ProgramStudents must complete graduate-level coursework taken as part ofthe BSCS degree with a grade of B or better. This coursework, whichcounts as electives, will not transfer as graduate-level credit toNational University or any other institution as it is part of anundergraduate degree program. Grades earned in graduate levelcourses will be calculated as part of the student’s undergraduategrade point average. Students must be within completing their lastsix courses in their undergraduate program and have a cumulativeGPA of at least a 3.00 to be eligible. Students must apply for andbegin the MSCS program within six months after completing theirfinal BSCS course. Students must complete their MSCS programwithin four years with no break exceeding 12 months.238