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https: //k hot h u vien .comComputer Science Academic Program Review Self-Study DocumentDepartment of Computer Science University of San FranciscoFall FA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0l 20151 MissionThe Department of Computer of Science at the University of San Francisco offers rigorous undergraduate (BS) and graduate (MS) programs that prepare students for computing careers as well as for advanced study in computer science. Consistent with the University’s mission to draw from t FA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0he resources of the San Francisco Bay Area and train students to be men and women for others, the cs faculty and students are engaged in research, indFA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0
ustrial and entrepreneurial efforts with companies in the surrounding community, and are also engaged in several community outreach initiatives. Consehttps: //k hot h u vien .comComputer Science Academic Program Review Self-Study DocumentDepartment of Computer Science University of San FranciscoFall FA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0s. Our mission is to provide our students with currently accepted foundations while leveraging the specialties of our faculty and local resources.Our undergraduate mission statement is as follows:Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Science (B.s.) degree in Computer Science will be prepared for FA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0both graduate school and for software development careers, rhe curriculum provides a solid base in computer science fundamentals that includes softwarFA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0
e design and development, problem solving and debugging, theoretical and mathematical foundations, computer systems, and system software.Our graduate https: //k hot h u vien .comComputer Science Academic Program Review Self-Study DocumentDepartment of Computer Science University of San FranciscoFall FA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0kground in computer science and deep technical programming skills by focusing on one-on-one student interaction, not only to provide personalized education but also to access the unique capabilities of each student.1COMPUTER SCIENCE ACADEMIC PROGRAM REVIEW: SELF STUDY DOCUMENT1.1Recent ChangesIn our FA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0 last program review, we sought advice on how to address waning enrollments and attract more majors to the program. We were proactive in reducing theFA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0
number of units required for our major to make it more attractive to a broader set of students and also more manageable for students wishing to begin https: //k hot h u vien .comComputer Science Academic Program Review Self-Study DocumentDepartment of Computer Science University of San FranciscoFall FA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0ent populations more options, particularly for elective courses.With a well over 3x increase in our number of majors over the past five years, we now face the opposite problem. Whereas at the time of the last review, we offered a single introductory section in computer science each semester, in Fall FA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0 2015 we offered five sections of the introductory course for majors, two sections of our non-major course, and could have filled many more. We have aFA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0
lso had to increase the number of sections offered of our upper division undergraduate courses and we have streamlined our graduate program to make ithttps: //k hot h u vien .comComputer Science Academic Program Review Self-Study DocumentDepartment of Computer Science University of San FranciscoFall FA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0as also resulted in a more diverse student population who need an increased level of support and guidance.In addition to growth in undergraduate Computer Science, the university has created two programs with significant computational components—a BS in Data Science (BSDS) and an MS in Analytics (MSA FA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0N)—and is actively pursuing a school or program of engineering. An open question is how best Computer Science can participate in these efforts given tFA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0
he growth of BSCS and constraints on staffing core cs courses.1.2Faculty SummarySince our last program review, three faculty have retired (two had joihttps: //k hot h u vien .comComputer Science Academic Program Review Self-Study DocumentDepartment of Computer Science University of San FranciscoFall FA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0st recent hires are female, one is Asian American, one is Korean, and one is Indian. We have also hired four full-time faculty into one-year, term positions (use’s term for a full-time, teaching-only position that comes with a 3-3 teaching load), and all of those hires were women. We have two tenure FA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0-track cs positions we hope to fill this year, and we will also participate in the hire of a joint CS/MSAN faculty member.Our students are exposed toFA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0
a wide range of faculty activity. Faculty conduct research in areas as diverse as computer security, home energy management, data visualization, and chttps: //k hot h u vien .comComputer Science Academic Program Review Self-Study DocumentDepartment of Computer Science University of San FranciscoFall FA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0recent years. We also have faculty with close ties to industry in Silicon Valley, offering a pipeline to internships and full-time positions for many of our students.1.3Key AspectsThis document provides extensive detail on our programs, faculty, and students. Here is a summary of some of the key fea FA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0tures of the Department of Computer Science:• Teaching Emphasis: All of our faculty are extremely dedicated teachers. We spend a significant amount ofFA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0
time on teaching and interacting with students in and out of the classroom. Many faculty employ innovative teaching techniques,21 MISSIONincluding tehttps: //k hot h u vien .comComputer Science Academic Program Review Self-Study DocumentDepartment of Computer Science University of San FranciscoFall FA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0 feedback and faculty interaction.•Project-based Learning: We place significant emphasis on hands-on learning and most of our classes require students to implement one or more large, often realistic programming projects. Where possible, faculty require use of modern tools and infrast met lire, such FA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0as gilhub and Amazon Web Services.•Capstone Project/Research Opportunities: All students are required to com plete a capstone project where students eFA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0
ither work with an industry sponsor or faculty member. Students working with industry sponsors get a complete picture of how software development is dhttps: //k hot h u vien .comComputer Science Academic Program Review Self-Study DocumentDepartment of Computer Science University of San FranciscoFall FA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0n in the heart of San Francisco enhances the student experi ence in several ways. The SF Bay Ai ea and Silicon Valley has a vibrant tech meetup community, and hosts various contests and hackathons. Our department is able to partner with several local tech companies and startups in our capstone proje FA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0cts course, and students are often able to find internships with these companies.1.4Key IssuesWhile we are interested in receiving feedback on all aspFA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0
ects of our programs from the outside evaluators, we have identified some key issues on which we are particularly interested in hearing feedback. Theshttps: //k hot h u vien .comComputer Science Academic Program Review Self-Study DocumentDepartment of Computer Science University of San FranciscoFall FA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0arge and diverse set of students interested in taking cs courses, it is not without challenges. In particular, the University is not able to provide resources (e.g., faculty) to support undergraduate growth. As a result, we feel the need to pul in place some mechanisms to control the number of stude FA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0nts entering the major. We are also concerned about how best to funnel students into our non-major courses—our non-major sections fill up rapidly, soFA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0
many students who are belter suited for that gentler introduction end up in the course for majors. This dynamic has led lo students having unsuccessfuhttps: //k hot h u vien .comComputer Science Academic Program Review Self-Study DocumentDepartment of Computer Science University of San FranciscoFall FA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0es in the major. We discuss some initial ideas for addressing these challenges in Section 1.3, and would like feedback on these and other ]x>ssible approaches.•Student Support: Likely as a result of our growth and diversity, we have seen a large increase ill students needing increased support. This FA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0includes students who have personal issues that impact them academically, as well as students with disabilities, and students who fail to understand oFA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0
ur standards of academic honesty. In some cases, faculty spend a significant amount of time assisting, or disciplining, students. We would like feedbahttps: //k hot h u vien .comComputer Science Academic Program Review Self-Study DocumentDepartment of Computer Science University of San FranciscoFall FA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0lty.3COMPUTER SCIENCE ACADEMIC PROGRAM REVIEW: SELF-STUDY DOCUMENT•Relationship to other programs: With new interdisciplinary programs like Data Science and Analytics developed in the college, there is an increased burden on the department to devote faculty to teaching and administrative tasks outsi FA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0de of the department. This has caused some tension, particularly given our significant growth. The department would like feedback about strategies forFA15_Computer_Science_Self_Study_0
managing these kinds of interdisciplinary relationships.•Considering Graduate Growth: The recent changes to our graduate program, including moving toGọi ngay
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