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Website: https://computing.unl.eduemail: computing@unl.edu

The University of NebraskaLincoln School of Computing offers Nebraskas only comprehensive program of higher education, research, and service outreach in computer science, computer engineering, and software engineering.

The School of Computing offers a challenging baccalaureate degree program in computer science that prepares graduates for professional practice as computer scientists, provides the basis for advanced studies in the field, and establishes a foundation for lifelong learning and achievement. The bachelor of science degree in computer science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

The School of Computing also offers a degree of bachelor of science in computer engineering and a bachelor of science in software engineering. All students with a major in the School of Computing should see their advisor during the first semester to ensure they understand the requirements for each School of Computing undergraduate degree program. Students should consult with their advisors each semester for registration advising.

Entering students may select from several introductory courses according to their interests. The Computer Science I courses (CSCE155A Computer Science I, CSCE155H Honors: Computer Science I, CSCE155E Computer Science I: Systems Engineering Focus, and CSCE155T Computer Science I: Informatics Focus) all provide a foundation in designing and programming computing solutions and prepare students for more advanced CSCE courses, including CSCE156 Computer Science II. These courses are designed to meet different interests. CSCE155A is designed for students majoring in Computer Science. CSCE155H is for honors students. CSCE155Eemphasizes computing for systems engineering, such as control systems, mobile computing, and embedded devices and is designed for students majoring in computer engineering. CSCE155Tfocuses on data and information processing, such as document or database applications, online commerce, or bioinformatics. CSCE156 is for students with a background in designing and programming computing solutions, such as is provided by CSCE155A. CSCE101 Fundamentals of Computer Science is for students seeking a broad introduction to computer science with brief instruction in computer programming. CSCE100 Introduction to Informatics focuses on the use of data-centric and information technologies and on issues and challenges in the application of computing in the sciences, engineering, the humanities, and the arts.

Program Assessment. In order to assist the school in evaluating the effectiveness of its programs, majors will be required in their senior year to complete a written exit survey. Results of participation in these assessment activities will in no way affect a student's GPA or graduation.

Graduate Programs. The School of Computing offers several graduate degree programs: master of science in computer science, master of science in computer science with a computer engineering specialization, master of science in computer science with a bioinformatics specialization, doctor of philosophy in computer science, doctor of philosophy in engineering with a computer engineering specialization, doctor of philosophy in computer science with a bioinformatics specialization, and joint doctor of philosophy in computer science and mathematics. See the Graduate Studies Catalog for details.

Students are expected to meet minimum university entrance requirements. After being admitted to the college, students desiring to pursue a degree in computer science must go through the Professional Admission process, which is automatically performed for qualifying students at the end of the sophomore year. In order to be considered for Professional Admission to the computer science program, students must receive a "P" or "C" or above in CSCE310 Data Structures and Algorithms (RAIK283H Honors: Software Engineering III) and have a GPA of at least 2.5 (semester and cumulative). If a student's cumulative GPA drops below 2.4, the student may be placed on restricted status, may be removed from the College, and my not be able to graduate.

Students must have high school credit for (one unit is equal to one high school year):

Students must have an ACT (enhanced) score of 24 or greater (or equivalent SAT). Students who lack entrance requirements may be admitted based on ACT scores, high school rank and credits, or may be admitted to pre-engineering status in the Exploratory and Pre-Professional Advising Center. Pre-engineering students are advised within the Exploratory and Pre-Professional Advising Center.

Students for whom English is not their language of nurture must meet the minimum English proficiency requirements of the University.

Students who lack entrance units may complete precollege training by Independent Study through the University of NebraskaLincoln Office of On-line and Distance Education, in summer courses, or as a part of their first or second semester course loads while in the Exploratory and Pre-Professional Advising Center or other Colleges at Nebraska.

Students should consult their advisor, their department chair, or Engineering Student Services if they have questions on current policies.

Students who transfer to the University of NebraskaLincoln from other accredited colleges or universities and wish to be admitted to the College of Engineering (COE) must meet COE freshman entrance requirements and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and becalculus-ready. Students not meeting either of these requirements must enroll in the Explore Center or another University college until they meet COE admission requirements.Students transferring from UNO, UNL, or UNK to the College of Engineering must be in good academic standing with their institution.

The COE accepts courses for transfer for which a C or better grade was received. Although the University of NebraskaLincolnaccepts D grades from the University of Nebraska at Kearney and at Omaha, not all majors in the COE accept such low grades. Students must conform to the requirements of their intended major and, in any case, are strongly encouraged to repeat courses with a grade of C- or less.

All transfer students must adopt the curricular requirements of the undergraduate catalog current at the time of transfer to the COEnot that in use when they entered the University of NebraskaLincoln. Upon admission to Nebraska, students wishing to pursue degree programs in the COE will be classified and subject to the policies defined in the subsequent section.

Students who were previously admitted to COE and are returning to the College of Engineering must demonstrate a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in order to be readmitted to COE.

In the event of a dispute involving any college policies or grades, the student should appeal to his/her instructor and appropriate department chair or school director (in that order). If a satisfactory solution is not achieved, the student may appeal his/her case through the College Academic Appeals Committee on his/her campus.

Students must fulfill the requirements stated in the catalog for the academic year in which they are first admitted at the University of NebraskaLincoln. In consultation with advisors, a student may choose to follow a subsequent catalog for any academic year in which they are admitted to and enrolled as a degree-seeking student at Nebraska in the College of Engineering. Students must complete all degree requirements from a single catalog year. The catalog which a student follows for degree requirements may not be more than 10 years old at the time of graduation.

Graduates of the computer science program will be able to:

The above student outcomes have been approved by the ABET Engineering Area Delegation for use beginning with the 2019-20 academic year, and have been adopted by the School of Computing faculty.

Computer science majors have the option to declare one or more focus areas from the areas listed below. To receive a focus area certificate from the School of Computing, students must meet all degree requirements and complete three courses (9 hours) with a grade of C or higher in each course within the desired focus area(s). To declare a focus area, contact your advisor. Focus areas available to computer science majors include:

Complete at least one minor or a second major.

The business minor for Raikes is required for computer science majors in the Raikes School.

A grade of C or above is required for all courses in the major and minor, excluding ancillary courses.

Students in the computer science program must take CSCE 10 with the grading option Pass/No Pass. In addition to the University of NebraskaLincoln's requirements regarding Pass/No Pass grading, the following restrictions apply to courses taken with the Pass/No Pass option:

Thirty (30) of the 120 credit hours must be in courses numbered at the 300 or 400 level. Of those 30 hours, 15 credit hours must be completed in residence at the University of NebraskaLincoln. Thirteen (13) hours of the CSCE courses must be at the 400 level for students not completing the Raikes School version of the major.

Students must complete at least 30 of the 120 total hours for their degree at the University of NebraskaLincoln. Students must complete at least half of their major coursework, including 6 credit hours at the 300 or 400 level in their major, and 15 of the 30 credit hours required at the 300 or 400 level in residence. Credit earned during education abroad may be used toward the residency requirement only if students register through the University of NebraskaLincoln.

Students majoring in computer science may not declare a minor in informatics or software development.

Eighteen (18) hours of computer science courses as follows.

Eighteen (18) hours of computer science courses, including:

A grade of C or above is required for all courses in the major and minor, excluding ancillary courses.

Up to 3 hours of Pass/No Pass CSCE coursework may be counted toward the minor.

Students minoring in computer science may not declare a minor in informatics or software development. The computer science minor is not available to students majoring in computer engineering or software engineering.

The following represents a sample of the internships, jobs and graduate school programs that current students and recent graduates have reported.

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