SFEMINU - Software Engineering

Undergraduate Minor

The minor in Software Engineering, coupled with the primary BS degree program, prepares students for technology-oriented careers that are in high demand across commercial, industrial, and federal government job sectors. Elements of computer science, systems engineering, and electrical engineering are fundamental components to the minor in software engineering curriculum. Students focus on solving complex engineering problems throughout the software development lifecycle, rather than solely on programming fundamentals and theoretical applications. Relevant software methodologies, such as Agile development, automated testing using continuous integration, and Software Development & Information Technology Operations (SW DevOps) to increase the velocity of software application and service delivery, are also integral to the curriculum.

- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze, and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions