Mar 29, 2024  
2022-2023 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog 
    
2022-2023 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Science, Information Systems Track, B.A.


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The Information Systems track in the CS major (B.A. Degree option) is appropriate if you are interested in the design and deployment of business and e-commerce applications, in information technology project management, and in computing or networking infrastructure support. This track includes coursework in computer systems software, programming, networks, database systems, and software engineering, as well as basic courses leading to a minor in Business Administration.

Program Requirements


Capstone Experience: 3 Credits


Each student completing a B.S. or B.A. in Computer Science is required to engage in a capstone experience of three or more credits: either CIS 480  or CIS 490 . To complete this requirement, a student prepares a formal proposal for approval by the Computer Science faculty, performs the proposed work, and presents written and oral reports to the Computer Science Department. Most students choose to complete their capstone experience through a credit internship (CIS 490 ).

One of the following

Cognate Requirements in Mathematics: 7-11 Credits


**MATH 461  may be used to meet the MATH 125  requirement.

Cognate Requirements in Business Administration: 18 Credits


 

Note(s)


  • Computer Science majors/minors with catalog years before Fall 2022 who complete CIS 203  before Spring 2023 will continue with degree requirements withoutCIS 205  . CIS 203  will be the prerequisite for advanced Computer Science courses (CIS 3xx and CIS 4xx) for such students.
  • Beginning with the Fall 2022 catalog, Computer Science majors/minors must follow the revised program requirements and take CIS 205  after CIS 203  . CIS 205  will be the prerequisite for advanced Computer Science courses (CIS 3xx and CIS 4xx) for such students.

 

Total Credit Hours Required: 34 Plus 25-29 Credits of Cognates


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