The Computer Science Department strives for excellence in creating, applying, and imparting knowledge in computer science and engineering through comprehensive educational programs, research in collaboration with industry and government, dissemination through scholarly publications, and service to professional societies, the community, the state, and the nation.<br><br>The Department offers a bachelor of science degree in both computer science (CS) and computer science and engineering (CS&E). The key difference between the CS and CS&E degrees is that CS&E is designed to accommodate those students who desire a strong foundation in computer science and have a strong interest in computer system hardware. The CS and CS&E programs are accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. The CS&E program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.<br><br>The Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Computer Science majors are designated capstone majors. Computer Science and Engineering students complete a major product design course, while Computer Science students complete either a software engineering or a major product design course. Graduates are expected to apply the basic mathematical and scientific concepts that underlie modern computer science and engineering, design a software or digital hardware system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, function productively with others as part of a team, identify, formulate, and solve computer software and hardware-related engineering problems, and demonstrate effective communication skills.