Computer Science and Engineering, B.S. in C.S.E.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• identify, formulate, analyze, and solve complex computing or engineering problems by applying principles of computing, engineering, science, and mathematics.
• design, implement, and evaluate a computing or engineering solution to meet a given set of requirements, with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
• communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts, with a range of audiences.
• recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in engineering and computing practice based on legal and ethical principles, considering the impact of solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
• function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline, creating a collaborative and inclusive environment, establishing goals, planning tasks, and meeting objectives.
• apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
• 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.

Contact Information

Computer Science and Engineering Department 
242 Scrugham Engineering
(775) 784-6974
http://www.cse.unr.edu

For advising contact: College of Engineering Advising Center
Scrugham Engineering and Mines, Suite 131
(775) 682-7721
coenadvising@unr.edu 

Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno

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If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement  if available. If neither is available, access Transferology to assist in your planning.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements and procedures are available at http://www.unr.edu/admissions#requirements. Only students who are eligible to enroll in MATH 181  (as demonstrated through placement tests) may enter specific degree programs within the College of Engineering. Others may enter the undeclared engineering program. Undeclared engineering students must be admissible to a specific major program within four regular semesters (fall and spring). 

Graduation Requirements

• Total Units | 122
• Cumulative GPA | 2.0
• University GPA | 2.0
• Major GPA | 2.0
• Residency Requirement | 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
• Major Residency Requirement | 15 Units of Major Requirements at UNR including ENGR 301  and CS 426  
• Upper-Division Requirement | 40 Upper-Division Units
• As per engineering and computer science accreditation requirements, students are required to have the following:
  • a minimum of 30 semester credit hours of a combination of college-level mathematics and basic sciences with experimental experience appropriate to the program
  • a minimum of 45 semester credit hours of engineering topics appropriate to the program, consisting of engineering and computer sciences and engineering design, and utilizing modern engineering tools
  • at least 30 semester credit hours of up-to-date coverage of fundamental and advanced computing topics that provide both breadth and depth

I. Core General Education Requirements (27-30 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy  .”

Students in this major must meet all Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.

II. Additional Core Requirements (3 units maximum)

Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV).  Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)

IV. Major Requirements (89 units)

V. Minor Requirements (0 units)

VI. Electives (3-6 units)

VII. Recommended Schedule

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Note(s):

In addition to the general university requirements of at least a “C” (2.0) average for graduation, engineering students must earn at least a “C” in those courses designated with an asterisk (*) and must also maintain at least a “C” average in the Core Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and major requirements courses.

ENGR 301   and CS 426  must be taken in residence (no substitutions or waivers).