Software Engineering International Degrees ......Bachelors of Science and Bachelors of Engineering in Software Engineering

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL DEGREES (SEID)

The Computer and Information Science Department partners with Esslingen University of Applied Sciences (EUAS) in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany, to offer the Software Engineering International Degrees (SEID) programs. The unique partnership between Gannon and Esslingen University offers students the ability to complete two undergraduate degrees — an accredited BS degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science and European B.Eng. degree in Studienschwerpunkt – Softwaretechnik (software technology).

Opportunities

The programs include a semester of coursework followed by a required (typically paid) internship in Germany. This uniquely prepares with real-world experience that marks European bachelors studies, and the breadth and depth of the small-school, engineering at Gannon and to experience the workings of the global economy first-hand. As part of their B.Eng degree work, students are required to complete an internship/practical training of at least 100 working days in order to receive the 25 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credit points. These are normally paid positions, and EUAS will support students to find placements in companies with whom the university has a partnership.

Aims and Objectives

The SEIS has the same aims as the Software Engineering or Computer Science degree program respectively. It prepares its graduates to operate in a global engineering environment, working with diverse and multi-lingual teams, and to achieve significant career and professional accomplishments as employable and accountable professionals, competent problem solvers, and selfless contributors. For more detailed descriptions, please see the aims and objective for the degree program in the Computer Science or Software Engineering sections.

Program Outcomes

Gannon’s Software Engineering International Degrees program has the same outcomes as the accredited Software Engineering and Computer Science degree programs respectively. Please see the outcomes for these programs in the Computer Science or Software Engineering sections.

Program Operation

The program normatively spans 4½ years, including at least one summer semester, including a full academic year in Germany. The programs comprise ~162 semester credit hours, 132 of which should be earned at Gannon and at minimally 30 semester credits at EUAS. The SEID programs require a study abroad year at Esslingen University during a student’s junior year that includes a paid internship in software development. During their year in Germany, students spend one semester taking software engineering courses, taught in English, as well as a course in German language, followed by a semester in an industrial internship. The mutual courses which comprise the SEIDs are offered in English at both universities. Prior to their year abroad, SEID students from GU shall complete: • Two years of Software Engineering or Computer Science studies at Gannon with a minimum GPA of 3.0. • German language preparation to support finding an internship, which are provided in the semesters prior to travel and in the first semester at EUAS. SEID students pay their normal GU tuition, fees and books throughout the program, as well as their living expenses while at GU or HE respectively. Students are responsible for their air travel to/from Esslingen, health insurance, visas and other documentation following normal study-abroad protocols. SEID students are also eligible for, and encouraged to apply for scholarships available to other EUAS exchange students, as well as the subsidized student housing available to HE students.

Software Engineering International Degrees: Computer Science Curriculum B.S. Computer Science (Gannon) and B.Eng. Software Technology (Esslingen University of Applied Science)

(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits) FRESHMAN Fall 1 Intro to Engineering and Computing/ ENG 102 2 Prob Solving and Computer Prog./ CIS 180 1 Prob Solving and Computer Prog. Lab/ CIS 181 3 Quantitative Reasoning - Calculus 1/ MATH 140 3 Introduction to Networks/CIS 290 3 Foundational English 3 Foundational Theology 16 Spring 2 Object-Oriented Programming/CIS 182 1 Object-Oriented Programming Lab/ CIS 183 3 Calculus 2/MATH 141 3 Integrative English 3 Foundational Philosophy 3 Scientific Reasoning – Fund. of Physics 1: Mechanics/PHYS 210 1 Scientific Reasoning – Fund. of Physics 1 Lab/PHYS 211 16

SOPHOMORE Fall 3 Linux Programming/CIS 219 3 Data Structures and Algorithms/ CSC 220 3 User Experience/CIS 239 3 Discrete Mathematics 1/MATH 222 3 Mobile Application Develop. I/CIS 277 1 Object-Oriented Design Lab/CIS 287 3 Applied Statistics/MATH 213 or MATH 312

19

SUMMER 3 Integrative Theology 3 German/GRMN 111 (or better) 3 Integrative Communication 9 Spring 3 Database Management and Admin/ CIS 255 1 Algorithm Development Lab/CSC 223 3 Discrete Mathematics 2/MATH 223 3 Mobile Application Develop. II/CIS 377 3 Numerical Analysis/MATH 314 3 Fund. of Physics 3: Elec. and Mag./PHYS 214 (or Fund. of Physics 2/PHYS 212)* 1 Fund. of Physics 3 Lab/PHYS 215 (or Fund. of Physics 2 Lab/PHYS 213)*

17

JUNIOR (Abroad @ EUAS) Fall 3 German/GRMN 112 (or better) 3 Software Engineering/SOFT 210 3 Software Architecture/SOFT 320 3 Business Intelligence 3 Information Systems 15 Spring 15 Paid Industrial Internship/CIS 400 1 CEB Professional Seminar/ENG 380**

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SENIOR Fall 3 Senior Design I/CIS 457 3 Web Programming and Implementation/CIS 355 3 Software Testing and Quality Assur./ SOFT 310 3 Operating Systems/CSC 330 3 Professional Ethics/Leadership 3 Professional Communication 18

FIFTH YEAR Fall 3 Formal Methods in Software/CIS 326 3 Global Citizenship 3 Comparative Languages/CSC 360 3 System Network and Security/CIS 387 3 Software Maintenance and Deploy./ SOFT 410 3 Aesthetic Reasoning 18 Spring 3 Senior Design II Lab/CIS 458^ 3 Distributed Programming/CIS 390 3 Computer Architecture/ECE 337 3 Number Theory and Cryptogr./ MATH 310 3 Integrative Philosophy 3 Integrative History

18

Total Credits: 162

The writing and wellness requirements will be met in the LS core. Students will select courses with that designation to meet the requirements. * Students may take {PHYS 212 and 213} instead of {PHYS 214 and 215} ** ENG 380 will be completed online ^ An individual report must be submitted and meet/exceed EUAS Thesis standards.

Software Engineering International Degrees: Software Engineering Curriculum B.S. Software Engineering (Gannon) and B.Eng. Software Technology (Esslingen University of Applied Science)

(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits) FRESHMAN Fall 1 First Year Seminar/ENG 100 2 Prob Solving and Computer Prog./ CIS 180 1 Prob Solving and Computer Prog. Lab/ CIS 181 3 Calculus 1/MATH 140 3 Introduction to Networks/CIS 290 3 Foundational English 3 Foundational Theology 0 Gannon 101 16 Spring 2 Object-Oriented Programming/CIS 182 1 Object-Oriented Programming Lab/ CIS 183 3 Integrative English 3 Foundational Philosophy 3 Fund. of Physics 1: Mechanics/ PHYS 210 1 Fund. of Physics 1 Lab/PHYS 211 3 Calculus 2/MATH 141 16

SOPHOMORE Fall 3 Data Structures and Algorithms/ CSC 220 3 User Experience/CIS 239 3 Linux Programming/CIS 219 3 Discrete Mathematics 1/MATH 222 3 Mobile Application Develop. I/CIS 277 1 Object-Oriented Design Lab/CIS 287 3 Global Citizenship

19 Spring 3 Database Management and Admin/ CIS 255 1 Algorithm Development Lab/CSC 223 3 Discrete Mathematics 2/MATH 223 3 Mobile Application Develop. II/CIS 377 3 Numerical Analysis/MATH 314 3 Fund. of Physics 3: Elec. and Mag./PHYS 214 (or Fund. of Physics 2/PHYS 212)* 1 Fund. of Physics 3 Lab/PHYS 215 (or Fund. of Physics 2 Lab/PHYS 213)*

17

SUMMER 3 Integrative Theology 3 German/GRMN 111 (or better) 3 Integrative Communication 9

JUNIOR (Abroad @ EUAS) Fall 3 German/GRMN 112 (or better) 3 Software Engineering/SOFT 210 3 Software Architecture/SOFT 320 3 Information Systems 3 Business Intelligence 15

SENIOR Fall 3 Senior Design I/CIS 457 3 Web Programming and Implementation/CIS 355 3 Software Testing and Quality Assur./ SOFT 310 3 Applied Statistics/MATH 213 or MATH 312 3 Professional Ethics/Leadership 3 Professional Communication 18 Spring 15 Paid Industrial Internship/CIS 400 1 Professional Seminar/ENG 380**

16

Spring 3 Senior Design II Lab/CIS 458 3 Distributed Programming/CIS 390 3 Computer Architecture/ECE 337 3 Number Theory and Cryptogr./ MATH 310 3 Integrative Philosophy 3 Integrative History

18

FIFTH YEAR Fall 3 Formal Methods in Software/CIS 326 3 Operating Systems/CSC 330 3 Comparative Languages/CSC 360 3 System Network and Security/CIS 387 3 Software Maintenance and Deploy./SOFT 410 3 Aesthetic Reasoning 18

Total Credits: 162

The writing and wellness requirements will be met in the LS core. Students will select courses with that designation to meet the requirements.

* Students may take {PHYS 212 and 213} instead of {PHYS 214 and 215} ** ENG 380 will be completed online ^ An individual report must be submitted and meet/exceed EUAS Thesis standards.