Computer Systems Engineering ABET Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.  Program- specific Enrollment and Award Data is available here.

Program Educational Objectives

  1. Graduates are successful practitioners of computer engineering in a variety of industries, government agencies and research/academic institutions, serving the state of Alaska as well as national/international needs.
  2. Graduates exhibit high standards regarding ethical behavior and social responsibility.
  3. Graduates successfully engage in lifelong learning experiences such as graduate education, short courses, technical talks, conferences, training programs, community groups, and writing and/or publishing papers.
Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with a BS in Computer Systems Engineering will be able to:

  • Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  • 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.
  • Communicate effectively with a range of audiences, including technical and non-technical audiences for business, end-user, client, and computing contexts.
  • 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.
  • Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  • Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  • Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.