Associate of Art

Pre-Engineering

Electrical & Computer Engineering, A.A.

The University offers two ABET accredited engineering programs: Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. Students interested in either of these programs should review the information under Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering in this catalog or contact the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Additionally, the University offers several related programs in Computer Science and Physics. Please consult their program descriptions in this catalog.

Students who are interested in exploring the field of engineering or pursuing a baccalaureate engineering degree in fields not offered at the University of West Florida should complete this Pre-Engineering Program. Completion will result in the student earning an Associate of Arts while simultaneously maximizing the number of credits that apply to the state's various engineering programs. Students planning to transfer to an institution outside the State University System of Florida should discuss with their advisor the specific transfer requirements for that school.

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Bachelor of Science

Computer Science

Computer Science, B.S. (Major & Minor)
Computer Information System, B.S. (Major & Minor)
Software Engineering, B.S. (Major)

The B.S. in Computer Science is composed of three specializations: Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, and Software Engineering.

The Computer Information Systems (CIS) specialization integrates the foundation of information systems principles with concepts in modern programming languages, database systems, software engineering principles, and net-centric applications. The focus of this specialization is on problem solving in applications development.

The Computer Science (CS) specialization emphasizes analytical thinking and problem solving using scientific applications. The degree includes the theoretical foundations of computer science in the study of algorithms, data structures, computer architecture, programming languages, and net-centric computing.

The Software Engineering (SE) specialization incorporates theoretical foundations of computer science with the study of principles and practices regarding the development of high-quality software systems that meet client needs. This track places emphasis on the development of complex, large-scale software systems, software process, and project management.

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Electrical and Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering, B.S.
Computer Engineering, B.S.

Electrical Engineering is science-oriented and primarily concerned with all phases and development of the transmission and utilization of electric energy and intelligence. Because of the extremely rapid growth and changes relating to the application of electrical engineering principles, the curriculum is designed to concentrate on a solid core of foundation courses. Twelve hours of electives are included to permit a student to delve deeply into selected subject matter.

Computer Engineering deals with the body of knowledge that forms the theoretical and practical basis for the storage, retrieval, processing, analysis, recognition, and display of information. This area also includes the design and implementation of computer systems and peripheral devices for information handling and engineering applications. The computer engineering curriculum provides a balance of hardware, software, and computer theory and applications with a basic background in electrical engineering. Nine credits of electives are included to permit a student to delve deeply into selected subject matter. Computer engineers find career opportunities in a wide variety of companies or organizations involving the design, development, building, testing, and operation of computer systems. Computer engineers deal with both hardware and software (programming) problems. In designing a computer system, computer engineers must decide how much of the computer logic to put into hardware and how much to put into software. The work of computer engineers and computer scientists overlap and are often confused. Computer engineers tend to be more involved with the computer hardware, whereas computer scientists tend to be more involved with the computer software, with less emphasis on hardware.

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Information Technology

Information Technology, B.S.

The B.S. in Information Technology (IT) is a cooperative effort among all colleges in UWF. Students complete one of three IT specializations: Information Technology, Digital Enterprise, or Networking and Telecommunication Technology. Each specialization includes a Minor or a Certificate and a senior capstone experience.

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Mathematics

Mathematics and Statistics, B.S.

The B.S. in Mathematics prepares students for graduate study; teaching; service in science, government and industry; and supporting roles in the social, biological, and physical sciences. This program emphasizes mathematics and statistics and provides students with considerable flexibility in choosing electives outside the major. It is recommended that students seek the advice of faculty regarding career opportunities and choice of a suitable minor.

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Physics

Physics, B.S. (Major & Minor)

The B.S. in Physics gives students access to a basic science that covers the study of matter, radiations, and interactions. The various topics covered include electricity and magnetism, electronics, fluids, mechanics, optics, quantum phenomena, concepts of relativity, thermodynamics, waves, and several related laboratory activities.

The Physics Department offers the traditional B.S. program in Physics with a specialization in Physics and the additional specializations in Computational Physics and Engineering Physics. These two unique specializations are specifically designed to train students for the present-day industrial job market. In addition to attending graduate school, a trained physicist may enter the employment market as a research scientist. Those with an engineering physics background are eligible for entry-level jobs as engineers in organizations such as the Department of Defense, NASA, and the various national labs.

Students interested in obtaining certification to teach this subject area in secondary education need to contact an advisor in this department to carefully plan the course work to satisfy degree and some teacher certification requirements. A degree in this major is required for participation in teacher education certification options.

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