Department of Computer Science and Engineering Technology

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https://www.umes.edu/cset/

Dr. Jun Zhang, Interim Chair

Mission

 The mission of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering Technology is to serve the Eastern Shore region, the State of Maryland, and the nation and beyond by offering Bachelor of Science degree programs in Computer Science and Engineering Technology, and Master of Science degree programs in Applied Computer Science and Cybersecurity Engineering Technology. The goal of the Department is to prepare individuals for advanced studies and professional technical careers related Computer Science and Engineering Technology. The Department aims to accomplish this goal through high quality instruction, integrative knowledge and skill-based learning, performing practical and professional research, community service and outreach, and alignment with industry partners to analyze a rapidly changing technological industry.

Facilities and Computing Resources

The Department is located in the Engineering and Aviation Science Complex (EASC).  The EASC houses six Departmental computer laboratories equipped with industry relevant software for instruction, research, other professional training. These computer facilities and several other campus wide computer facilities are available for all students. Students in both undergraduate and graduate courses benefit from the wide variety of computing resources made available at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore as a member of the University System of Maryland. Both Unix-based and Windows-based systems provide a rich computing environment both for majors and for students in service courses.

In addition to the computer laboratories located in the EASC, the Department has access to various shared engineering laboratories in the facility. The laboratories are the Embedded Systems and Power Lab, Electromagnetic/Antenna Lab, Digital Logic Lab, Controls Lab, VLSI/CAD Lab, Instrumentation Circuit Lab, Robotics Automation and Manufacturing Lab, Communication Lab, and Senior Design Lab. These laboratories are equipped with industry relevant equipment used for preparing highly skilled individuals for entrance into a technological workforce.

Objectives

The Department seeks to:

1. Attract and retain students in Departmental programs by providing current and challenging curricula, effective advisement, and innovative instructional strategies;

2. Attract and retain well qualified faculty dedicated to preparing students, both academically and socially, to be competitive in the global workforce environment;

3. Develop and implement up-to-date curricula that provides a balance between theory and practice;

4. Demonstrate effective communication of ideas by means of spoken and written language as well as graphic techniques;

5. Solve technical problems that translate ideas into functioning machines, structures and systems;

6. Develop and maintain up-to-date computing facilities and other learning/instructional environments;

7. Provide co-curricular opportunities for students via participation in faculty/student research projects, student programming and design competitions, professional or student organizations, and pre-professional internships;

8. Encourage undergraduate and graduate students to participate in inter-disciplinary research activities and industry- funded design projects; 

9. Develop and maintain mutual cooperation and partnerships with area industries.

10. Demonstrate humanistic values and responsibilities that promote active participation as productive citizens.

General Program Requirements

The admission of students to the undergraduate programs in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering Technology is based on the general admission requirements of the University.

Departmental Requirements

Computer Science - The Computer Science program is ideal for persons who wish to pursue their careers in government agencies, private corporations or graduate study in computer science-related interdisciplinary degree programs. The content of this degree program is designed to train students in the theory and application of computer science in a variety of disciplines. Courses are offered in a variety of topics including programming languages, data structures, computer organization and architecture, software engineering, operating systems, and other computer science areas. It is highly recommended that students take 300 and 400 upper level computer science, natural sciences, and engineering and technology courses relevant to the field of interest. Completion of the B.S. degree in Computer Science requires 120 credits, with a grade of “C” or better in the required major computer science courses, electives, and in the mathematics courses.

Computer Science with Business Focus - This program is designed for persons who wish to pursue careers in information systems, operations research, and database management. The content of this program is designed to train students in the theory and application of computer science and its application in business disciplines. Courses include Software Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Organization, Data Structures and Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Programming Languages, Databases and Operating Systems. Courses in accounting and other business areas augment the Computer Science curriculum. It is highly recommended that students take 300 and 400 level computer science, natural sciences, and engineering and technology courses relevant to the field of interest. The program requires 120 credit hours, with a grade of “C” or better in the required major courses, electives, and in the mathematics courses.

Engineering Technology – The Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Technology with concentration in Electrical/Electronics follows ABET recommendations and offers lower and upper level division course related to Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology. The program has articulations with Maryland and Eastern Shore Virginia and Delaware community colleges to provide a pathway for transfer students holding an Associate Degree in Engineering Technology. The curriculum provides in-depth exposure to the areas of radio frequency communications, computer aided design, digital systems (including microprocessors), power and machinery, and electronic control systems. The emphasis in engineering technology courses is the practical design and utilization of electronic test equipment, devices, and systems, with a strong laboratory program supporting the lecture portion of courses. After receiving the Bachelor of Science degree, graduates are employed as engineering technicians/technologists, and applied engineers. A total of 124 credits are required for graduation. A minimum grade of “C” must be achieved in prerequisite courses, major core courses, supportive courses, technical elective courses, and selected general education courses.

Minor Programs

The Department offers two minors in Computer Science and Computer Science with Business Focus. A grade of “C” or better is required in the courses taken to satisfy the minor. In accordance with the particular guidelines given below, specific minor programs for individual students will be set up and approved by the Chair of the Department, or a designee, in consultation with the student involved. Students in a program (like computer science directed toward science or business) that requires Calculus I or the first computer science course cannot do any of our minors since all these specifically require MATH 112  or CSDP 221 .  For double majors, students are allowed to substitute other upper-level courses, approved by the chair, for such duplicate required courses.

Directory of Faculty 

Dunn, Derrek, Dean and Professor

B.S., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, M.S., Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic and State University

Elobaid, Muna, Computer Science Lab Specialist

B.S., University of Cairo, M.S., University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Fotouhi, Keenny, Professor

B.S., Tehran Polytechnic; M.S., Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., University of Missouri-Rolla

Hura, Gurdeep, Professor

B.E. Jabalpur University India, M.S., Ph.D., University of Roorkee, India

Etahe Johnson, Academic Support Specialist

B.S., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, M.S., Iowa State University

Osman, Abuobida, Lecturer

B.S., University of Faisalabad, M.S., University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Sharma, Rakesh, Lecturer

B.S., University of North Carolina at Charlotte, M.S., North Carolina Central University, Ph.D., SGV University

Tomlinson, Joel, Lecturer & Laboratory Technician

B.S., M.Ed., University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Zhang, Jun, Interim Chair and Associate Professor

B.S. Yunnan Normal University, M.S., Yunnan University, M.S., University of Toledo, Ph.D., University of Rhode Island

Zhu-Stone, Weiwei, Associate Professor

B.A., Harbin University of Science and Technology, Ph.D., University of Missouri at St. Louis

Programs

• Computer Science with Business Focus, B.S.
• Computer Science, B.S.
• Engineering Technology, B.S. - Electrical/Electronic

• Computer Science Minor
• Computer Science with Business Minor

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