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

Required Courses: 31 Credits

CIS 201 - Computer Science I 4 Credit(s)
CIS 203 - Computer Science II 4 Credit(s)
CIS 205 - Computer Science III 4 Credit(s)
CIS 356 - Assembly Language and Computer Architecture 4 Credit(s)
CIS 380 - Professional Practice 3 Credit(s)
CIS 405 - Software Engineering 3 Credit(s)
CIS 410 - Computer Networks 3 Credit(s)
CIS 420 - Database Systems 3 Credit(s)
CIS xxx - CS Elective (3xx or 4xx)

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

CIS 480 - Senior Project 3-6 Credit(s) (3 credits required for capstone)
@CIS 490 - Computer Science Internship 1-6 Credit(s) (3 credits required for capstone)

Cognate Requirements in Mathematics: 7-11 Credits

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

MATH 125 - Probability and Statistics I 3 Credit(s) **
or
CIS 125 - Statistics 3 Credit(s)
MATH 141 - Integrated calculus, IA 4 Credit(s) and
MATH 151 - Calculus I 4 Credit(s)
or
MATH 142 - Integrated Calculus, IB 4 Credit(s)

Cognate Requirements in Business Administration: 18 Credits

Business Administration Minor

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.