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Computer Information Systems Program (BS)

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Computer Science (CSC) information

Prerequisites

Either
CIS 128 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems I (3)
or
CIS 151 - Spreadsheet Software (2). and
CIS 152 - Database Management Software (2).
CIS 263 - Introduction to Web Design (3)

Requirements

A. Mathematics

MTH 111 - College Algebra (3).
MTH 118 - Calculus for Management and Social Sciences (4)

B. Foundations of Programming

One from:
CIS 170 - COBOL Programming (3)
CIS 173 - Visual BASIC for Windows (3)
CSC 175 - Problem Solving and Programming I (4)
One from:
CSC 275 - Problem Solving and Programming II (4).
CSC 276 - Problem Solving and Programming II in Java (4). (recommended)
CSC 375 - Data Structures (3).

C. Core Courses

CSC 127 - Using a Unix Computer System (1).
CIS 200 - Foundations of Information Systems (3).
CIS 250 - Fundamentals of Systems Analysis and Design (3).
CIS 314 - Cyberethics (3)
CIS 360 - Information Technology Hardware and Software (3).
CSC 310 - Human-Computer Interaction (3).
CSC 335 - Computer Networks I (3).
CSC 382 - Software Engineering (3).
CSC 383 - Project Management (3).
CSC 384 - Database Design (3).
Grades of C (2.0) or better required in at least five of: CIS 314, CIS 360, CSC 310, CSC 335, CSC 382, CSC 383, CSC 384.

D. Track Option

One of the following tracks:

Business Information Systems Track

1. Economics

2. Supply Chain Management

SCM 211 - Business Statistics (3)
SCM 313 - Introduction to Management Science (3).
SCM 371 - Operations Management (3).

3. Computer Information Systems

4. Electives

Twelve additional credits at the 300 level or above, to include:

Up to six credits in BUS courses
The remaining credits in CIS and/or CSC courses with up to six from:

CIS 391 - Independent Study (1-3).
CSC 391 - Independent Study (1-3).

5. Design Project

CIS 483 - Information Systems Design Project (3)

Web and Mobile Information Systems Track

1. Social Computing

One from:

SOC 364 - Social Networking (3).
CIS 417 - Introduction to Social Computing (3).

2. Design

ART 141 - Fundamentals of Design in Two-Dimensional Media (3).
ART 252 - Design I: Image and Type (3).
or
THE 252 - Design I: Image and Type (3).
ART 347 - Motion Graphics (3).
COM 170 - Introduction to Digital Culture (3)

3. Web Computing

CIS 363 - Advanced Web Application Programming (3).
CSC 425 - Wireless and Mobile Computing (3).

4. Electives

Twelve additional credits at the 300 level or above, to include:

Up to six credits in BUS courses
The remaining credits in CIS and/or CSC courses with up to six from:

CIS 391 - Independent Study (1-3).
CSC 391 - Independent Study (1-3).

5. Design Project

CIS 483 - Information Systems Design Project (3)

E. Additional Requirements

All requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Bachelor of Science degree, including General Education requirements .

Minimum Credits for the Degree: 124 credits

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