Department of Computer Science

Department Chair: Mathieu Kourouma

Professors: Davoud Arasteh*, Nigel Gwee, Mathieu Kourouma, Sudhir Trivedi, Shizhong Yang

Associate Professors: Lynette Jackson, Osman Kandara

Associate Professor of Practice: Ratana Warren

Assistant Professor: Krutthika Hirebasur Krishnappa

Instructors: Aliaa Salim, Tapan Sarkar

Resource Coordinator: Shareen Mathews

Computer Lab Coordinator: Marqual Battley-Brown

* Appointment in Electronics Engineering Technology (now defunct)

The Department of Computer Science offers courses for students to acquire knowledge of computers and computer applications. The department assists students in the determination of career goals through academic advisement and it enriches instruction through faculty research. The department’s program is designed to encourage and foster the professional growth of students through their participation in and affiliation with professional organizations. There are four concentrations to choose from in our Undergraduate Program: Cybersecurity, Data Analytic & Sciences, Mobile Application, and Information Systems, all leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree. This program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (ABET), https://www.abet.org.

The department also offers a minor program which requires a minimum of 21 semester hours in computer science courses. Those courses are selected by the recommendation of an advisor. Also, the department offers four courses (CMPS 105B, CMPS 290B, CMPS 291B, CMPS 292B) for students seeking to achieve a measure of computer literacy. In addition, the Computer Science Department offers a concentration in Business and Supply Chain Management. For more information, please contact the department. For details on the department’s graduate program refer to the Southern University Graduate School Catalog.

Computer Science Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

The computer science curriculum at Southern University is dedicated to preparing students for productive careers in the state, nation, and the world. Graduates of the computer science program will:

PEO-1:	Successfully entered the competitive job market or pursue advanced study.
PEO-2:	Be proficient in identifying, formulating, and solving a wide range of computing problems.
PEO-3:	Be capable of working collaboratively, and communicating effectively with team members, constituents, and the public.
PEO-4:	Uphold professional and ethical responsibilities and contribute to society through active engagement.

Computer Science Program ABET Outcomes (Student Learning Objectives)

Graduates of the Program will have the ability to:

Outcome 1:	Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions; [PEO 1, PEO 2]
Outcome 2:	Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline; [PEO 1, PEO 3]
Outcome 3:	Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts; [PEO 1, PEO 3]
Outcome 4:	Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles; [PEO 1, PEO 4]
Outcome 5:	Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline; [PEO 1, PEO 3]
Outcome 6:	Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions; [PEO 1, PEO 2]