About Our Department

The field of computing is dynamic and has developed into mature and independent disciplines as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, and Information Systems, among others. The timely and rapid developments in computing technology such as artificial intelligence, data color-whitemining, data communications, and security anchored on the theories and principles of computing continue to enrich these disciplines.

Moreover, because of the need for more specialized skills in computing as required by the industry and the academe, it was previously proposed that the B.S. Computer Science curriculum be divided into two tracks, namely, Foundations and Software Engineering. This was in line with the recommendations of the Association for Computing Machineries (ACM) embodied in Computing Curricula 2001 Computer Science Volume and Curriculum Guidelines for Undergraduate Degree Programs in Software Engineering SE 2004. The curriculum also satisfied the recommendations of the Technical Panel for IT Education as embodied in previous Policies, Standards, Guidelines for IT Education of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

In view of the latest guidelines of the CHED prescribing the criteria and standards of BSCS program, the proposed revised program is a combination of the existing tracks: Foundations and Software Engineering. The revised program is deemed to provide the balance of theory and practice.

The undergraduate Computer Science curriculum is based on local, national, and international criteria and standards. This means that the graduates of the program will be adequately prepared for advanced academic pursuits, and they will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required for the Industry 4.0 implementation. The outcomes-based quality assurance is expected to address these goals through the compliance of standards set by CHED Memo 46, series 2012.

This curricular revision can further enhance the attainment of peace and development in Mindanao– computing with its inevitable roles as a tool in shaping or aiding the socio-cultural, socio-political, and socio-economic aspects of society, its pervasiveness in government, business, industry, education, and all sectors of society in general. The ubiquity of the computing technology enabled people to communicate, collaborate, interact, and share ideas, thereby providing opportunities for unity and borderless communities and better understanding among people.

Vision

Department of Computer Science nurtures and transforms individuals into becoming globally competitive computer scientists and professionals with virtues, innovation, critical thinking skills and proficient leadership abilities anchored on modern-day technologies.

Mission

We commit ourselves to provide quality education, innovation and problem solving skills to produce skilled and creative Computer Science professionals who contribute significantly to the cumulative prosperity of the region and the country.

Goals

• Develop a computer scientists who values professionalism and virtues with a deep understanding of cultural diversity.
• Produce skillful, creative, innovative and problem solving professional computer scientists who can compete nationally and globally.
• Educate computer scientists with the attributes of an excellent and proficient leader and team player.

Objectives

• Inculcate social awareness to Computer Science students as agents of understanding cultural diversity for long and lasting peace.
• Prepare Computer Science students for global competition and current trends through the use of relevant and innovative methods of teaching.
• Nurture Computer Science students to work effectively and proficiently in a group and as individual.