Computer Programming and Information Systems Requirements

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Total Required Hours (128)

This track emphasizes applications of computer and information systems in business. Courses include systems analysis and design, management information systems, Windows programming, other upper-level computer science courses, and courses from the business department such as accounting and principles of management.

Specific General Studies Requirement (3)

  • MATH 155 Discrete Structures (3)

Core Mathematics Requirements(10)

  • MATH 205* Calculus with Applications (4)
  • MATH 254 Discrete Mathematics (3)
  • MATH 314 Statistics (3)

*CS Concentration must take MATH 207 Calculus I instead of Math 205.

Core Computer and Information Science Requirements (33)

  • MATH 100 Freshman Seminar (1)
  • CIS 102 Computer Literacy and Microcomputer Applications (3)
  • CIS 104 Introduction to Computer and Information Sciences (3)
  • CIS 211 Computer Language Concepts (4)
  • CIS 234 Introduction to Networking (3)
  • CIS 314 Advanced Computer Language Concepts (4)
  • CIS 321 Data and File Structures (4)
  • CIS 386 Computer Organization (4)
  • CIS 388 Database Management Systems (4)
  • CIS 390 Operating Systems (3)

Must have a 'C' average in core requirements.

Computer Programming and Informations Systems Concentration (45)

Required Business & Mathematics Courses (12)

  • ACCT 201 Introductory Accounting I (3)
  • BADM 310 Principles of Management (3)
  • BADM 345 Business Communications (3)
  • MATH 354 Operation Research (3)

Required CIS Courses (24)

  • CIS 287 Systems Analysis and Design (3)
  • CIS 302 Windows Programming (3)
  • CIS 331 Programming Languages (3)
  • CIS 487 Software Engineering (3)
  • CIS 418 Management Information Systems (3)

Required Electives (9)

  • Any CIS courses numbered CIS 300 or above.
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