• The undergraduate program at the University of New Mexico provides students with a well rounded general education and a broad set of skills and knowledge in the basic areas of computer programming and computer science. 
  • The program allows for computer science electives and requires a minor field of study; these allow students to customize their education in Computer Science and its applications in a direction suited to students' individual goals. Alternatively they may elect to direct their studies toward a particular application area such as business, linguistics, mathematics, or the sciences. 
  • UNM Computer Science students can work with faculty on research in areas including cyber-security, computational biology, visual computing and physical interaction.
  • The program of this department is intended to provide students with a well-rounded general education and a broad set of skills and knowledge in the basic areas of computer programming and computer science.
  • The following expected Student Outcomes apply to the department Objectives. Each course is regularly assessed by using an appropriate subset of the Outcomes to determine how well Objectives are supported by the course, and each course is revised if necessary.
  • An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and computing
  • An ability to design and conduct experiments and to analyze and interpret data
  • An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs
  • An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
  • An ability to identify, formulate an solve computer related problems
  • An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
  • An ability to communicate effectively—both orally and in writing
  • An understanding of the field of computing in a global and societal context
  • A recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life long learning
  • Knowledge of contemporary issues in computing
  • An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern computing tools necessary for computer science practice.