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Mission
The Department of Computer Science at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga prepares
students for productive and challenging careers in computer and information technology, and
to function as leaders in a technological society. The department exists as the region's
principal resource for educational, applied research, continuing professional education,
and service programs in computer and information technology. In these programs, emphasis is
on communication and problem solving competencies, and on the applications of basic theory
and design. We strive to:
- prepare undergraduate students for rewarding professional careers or graduate study
in computer related fields and for a lifetime of creative thinking and adaptive
learning as productive citizens;
- prepare post-baccalaureate and graduate students for continuing professional development
and career advancement;
- provide working professionals with the skills needed to apply current advances
in computer technology to their fields;
- assist business, government, education and industry in the region to claim assets
of technology and apply tecnology to better serve the diverse interests in the
region;
- promote excellence in technical education by revising the cirriculum to include
new computing technologies;
- serve the University and our professional communities with leadership and distinction.
Faculty Objectives:
- Demonstrate the ability to teach a variety of courses to support the department's student objectives.
- Demonstrate the ability to interact positively with UTC students to further the educational mission of the
Department and the University.
- Demonstrate current skills in areas important to the Department.
- Remain professionally active through scholarly activities related to the faculty member's area of
specialty or the normal teaching assignment.
- Exhibit a positive professional image of the Department to the community by, for example,
sharing the results of scholarship with computing and computing education professionals.
Student Objectives:
- Understand the theoretical basis and experimental practice of Computer Science.
- Have experience with analyzing, designing and implementing software systems.
- Understand how the design of computer hardware systems influences the software solutions implemented.
- Be knowledgeable in subjects other than Computer Science, such as Math, science, English and Social Studies.
- Have experience with applying the principles of ethics and social responsibility in designing projects.
- Have demonstrated adequate oral and written communication skills and positive interactions in a group work setting.
- Be prepared to enter graduate school or the workforce.
