Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Engineering

Admission Requirements

1. Satisfy the Application and Admission Requirements for Baccalaureate Programs.

2. Complete the high school preparation courses (or their university equivalents) with minimum grades of C.

Academic Requirements

All prerequisites for engineering courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C, and all courses listed in the major requirements must be completed with a minimum grade of C. A student who is unable to earn a grade of C or higher in any course offered by the college may attempt to earn a satisfactory grade one additional time on a space-available basis. Failure to earn a grade of C or higher on the second attempt may result in removal from the program. Re-admittance requires a letter of appeal from the student requesting re-admittance with an explanation of any mitigating factors and how these factors have been addressed. Re-admittance is subject to approval by the department chair of the program.

A student who has a semester GPA below 2.00 in the major requirements will be placed on academic warning by the program. If a student on academic warning status receives a semester GPA of at least 2.00 in the major requirements, that student will be removed from academic warning status by the program. Otherwise, if a student on academic warning status receives a semester GPA below 2.00 in the major requirements, the student will be dropped from the program and must reapply in order to continue in the program.

Academic Integrity

The program requires students to abide by the principles of academic integrity described in the Student Code of Conduct. Should suspected cases of academic misconduct occur, these cases may be submitted to the UAA Dean of Students Office, where the assistant director of student conduct reviews all allegations of academic misconduct. At the conclusion of the review, the assistant director of student conduct issues a notification of the findings and conclusions to the reporting faculty member, department chair and dean. Should a student from the program be found responsible for a case of academic misconduct by the UAA Dean of Students Office on two separate occasions, that student will be dropped from the program. Re-admittance requires a letter of appeal from the student requesting re-admittance with an explanation of any mitigating factors and how these factors have been addressed. Re-admittance is subject to approval by the department chair of the student’s degree program.

Graduation Requirements

• Satisfy the General University Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees.
• Complete the General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees. Some courses listed as major requirements may also be used to satisfy General Education Requirements (GERs).
• Complete the major requirements below with a minimum grade of C. 

Major Requirements

A total of 120 credits is required for the degree, of which 42 credits must be upper-division.

Honors in Computer Systems Engineering

Undergraduate students in the program may be recognized for exceptional performance by earning departmental honors. The award will be noted on their permanent university transcript. In order to receive departmental honors, a student must meet each of the following requirements:

1. Complete all program requirements.
2. Earn a GPA of 3.50 or above in the courses required for the major.
3. Gain approval for, complete and present a design or research project prior to applying for graduation. The project proposal, presentation and final written report must be approved by the program faculty.

Licensure and/or Certification

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Engineering gain four years of education credit toward obtaining a Professional  Engineer license in Alaska.

Students planning to seek a professional license or certificate in a state other than Alaska are required to contact the UAA offering department before enrolling to determine if the program meets the licensing/certification requirements of the state in which they wish to practice.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

It is expected that graduates from the program will have:

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