The CS program educational objectives (PEOs) are:
1) Provide Computer Science graduates with core cognitive, practical and transferable computing knowledge and skills to enable them to meet the need of newly developed technology industries.
2) Provide all undergraduates with theoretical knowledge; analytical and practical, and transferable computing skills to enable them to function effectively in public and private sectors.
3) Producing graduates capable of performing research and postgraduate studies that fill the need for professional computer science instructors, lecturers and researchers.
4) Providing society with qualified and well-trained graduates with a wide range of capabilities in the field of computer science, including independent learners and team workers, enabling them to function effectively in the public and private sectors to meet the needs of Jordan and the region in the several fields of computer science.
5) Maintain a very good relationship with the market through consultancy, creative ideas and training in ICT developments and solutions in a global economic and cultural entertainment.
Student Outcomes
At the successful completion of the Computer Science program, the student should be able to:
(a) Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the program’s student outcomes and to the discipline.
(b) Analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
(c) Design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.
(d) Function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
(e) Demonstrate an understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities.
(f) Communicate effectively with a range of audiences
(g) Analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society
(h) Recognize the need to engage in continuing professional development.
(i) Use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
(j) Apply efficiently mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices.
(k) Apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity