Associate Professor
M.S.肯特州立大学
计算机科学系
Andrew Watkins
计算机科学系系主任、副教授
(440) 826-2396, anwatkin@bordesfamily.com
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OVERVIEW
The fast-paced, innovative career field of software engineering offers outstanding opportunities to apply creativity and strategic thinking to complex technology needs that increase productivity, 改进系统,为组织的成功做出贡献.
BW's software engineering major is a rigorous program combining comprehensive coursework and labs.
与领先的软件公司合作开发, the program teaches you the mechanics of effective software engineering-programming, computer applications, 数学与数据库技术. 你将学习如何设计、分析和维护软件.
The program provides a strong foundation for addressing current technologies as well as adapting to emerging ones.
A required internship provides real-world experience and resume-enhancing benefits. BW's proximity to Cleveland puts you within a 20-minute drive to outstanding opportunities.
同样令人印象深刻的是需要两个学期的顶点经验. 与小团队合作, 你将学会分析, design, develop, 测试和维护大型软件系统. The projects are mostly from industry partners and give students the opportunity to work on real-world problems. 你将运用战略思维, creative brainstorming and problem-solving skills to tackling complex engineering principles.
Career Opportunities
- Software Engineer
- Software Developer
- Software Architect
- 应用程序/系统/ Web开发人员
- 计算机系统分析员
- 数据库管理员
- Quality Assurance
- Technical Consulting
- IT Project Manager
- 技术业务分析师
CURRICULUM
作为主修和辅修科目提供的, software engineering prepares you for immediate employment and graduate programs.
The common core of all the programs in BW's computer science department includes programming and problem solving, 以及接触数学, computer architecture, 范式和理论是计算学科的基础.
In addition, 软件工程专业的学生选修必修课, testing and project management courses to better understand the full software development life cycle. A highlight of BW's software engineering program is the capstone project where students complete a two-semester, 客户端基于团队的软件工程欧博allbet. Software engineering students also complete at least one summer internship.
软件工程专业培养学生:
- 运用数学、科学和工程知识
- Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
- Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
- 多学科团队的职能
- 识别,制定和解决工程问题
- 理解职业和道德责任
- 有效沟通
- 了解工程解决方案在全球范围内的影响, economic, environmental, and societal context
- 认识到终身学习的必要性和能力
- 获得当代问题的知识
- Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
STUDENT EXPERIENCES
Small class sizes, individual attention and faculty mentoring are at the core of BW's computer science program.
Experiential learning bridges classroom study with real-world opportunities. 你可以通过实习加强你的学习, 课外活动和其他学习机会包括:
实习和实地经历
BW's 20-minute proximity to Cleveland puts you within easy access to technology firms, corporations, 政府机构和非营利组织. 学生们通常在他们的学术生涯早期就获得实习机会, 有时会在大一之后的夏天. 大多数学生在毕业前都有多次实习经历.
用户体验研究和测试经验
BW's User Experience (UX) Research Lab provides experiences for computing students to learn about research and testing that is critical for the success of today's software applications and websites. 使用包括观察在内的各种研究方法, interviews, 点击流分析和眼球追踪, 用户体验研究人员帮助揭示用户的感受, 思考和使用技术. Internal and external clients provide projects for BW's UX student researchers to evaluate.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent study offers students enrichment opportunities beyond the classroom for individualized and advanced study. 学生与一名教师一对一学习.
RESEARCH
除了基于课程的研究机会, students can get involved with ongoing research through the Faculty Student Collaborative program.
选择俄亥俄州第一STEM学者计划
The 选择俄亥俄州第一STEM学者计划 is open to Ohio residents who are entering Baldwin Wallace in the fall as a first-year student or transfer student and are interested in software engineering. Students are eligible to apply to the program which also offers the Choose Ohio First scholarship, 授予实质性年度奖励, 可再生的奖学金.
STUDENT CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
个人和职业回报, student organizations and activities foster skills in leadership and teamwork. 机遇包括:
ACM Student Chapter
这是美国计算机协会的特许学生分会, 世界上最大的教育和科学计算学会. This computer club sponsors an annual High School Programming Competition each April at Baldwin Wallace, 主持演讲并组织一些社交活动, 包括局域网聚会等等.
ACM-W Student Chapter
这是ACM的特许学生分会,专注于多样性, 公平和包容欢迎每个人加入我们的行业. This computer club sponsors Java Hangouts and other events to create a comfortable and supportive computing community for all.
Programming Team
Student teams compete in several intercollegiate programming contests each year.
Cyber Defense Team
这个组织由对网络问题感兴趣的学生组成. They meet regularly with a faculty member to discuss topics of interest and work on special projects related to computer networks. Members of this group compete in the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition.
Student Achievements
Software engineering students are regularly recognized for their achievements. The UPE National Computer Science Honorary is a national organization for juniors and seniors who have excelled in their computer studies.
在春季举行的年度颁奖典礼上,表彰对象包括:
- The Anthony and Patricia Lauria Scholarship in Computer Science and Information Systems (in honor of Dr. Anthony Lauria, 1984-2002年数学和计算机科学教授, 和Patricia Kirby Lauria '91).
- 查尔斯和埃尔西·利特尔奖学金(纪念查尔斯·利特尔博士的父母). 理查德·利特尔(1975-2013年数学教授).
- 路博润计算奖(由路博润基金会资助).
- 杰出计算机学生奖(纪念Kenneth Weiss, Jr .. 曾在BW任教(1972-2010).
- Outstanding Senior Awards, which recognize a student in each of the computing majors.
- 沙利文/施密特计算机奖(为了纪念克里斯·沙利文, 谁是管理人员/兼职教员, and his grandparents).
出国留学提高职业市场竞争力
The opportunity to experience another culture and gain an international perspective is invaluable to your professional development and will add to your career options. Benefits include:
- 从国际视角理解计算机问题
- 拓展跨文化沟通和解决问题的能力
- 为日益多样化和国际化的工作场所做好准备
- 拓宽学术视野
- 提高语言技能(尽管大多数课程都是用英语授课)
- 体验不同的文化
- 建立国际联系网络
ALUMNI SUCCESS
FACULTY
Full-Time Faculty
Andrew Watkins
计算机科学系系主任、副教授
Ph.D.英国肯特大学教授
Kenneth Atchinson
Associate Professor
M.S.肯特州立大学
Navneet Grant
Assistant Professor
克利夫兰州立大学DBA
蕾切尔·克里斯托弗·希普勒
软件工程协调员
UX研究实验室主任
Professor
D.Ed.鲍灵格林州立大学
Brian Krupp
Associate Professor
D.Eng.克利夫兰州立大学
Adjunct Faculty
Lynda Carter
Lecturer
鲍德温华莱士大学工商管理硕士
Nik Molley
Lecturer
鲍德温华莱士大学工商管理硕士
Susan M. Skowronski
Lecturer
M.S., University of Akron
Michele Snell
Lecturer
鲍德温华莱士大学工商管理硕士