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Bachelor of Science in Computer Information
Systems
The degree program in Computer Information Systems is designed to prepare
students for entry-level employment in computer applications and to provide
the background necessary for graduate work in computer science and other
fields which require extensive work in information processing.
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Required
Courses
|
credit
hours
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| MATH
204 |
Calculus |
4
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| MATH
208 |
Elementary Probability and Statistics |
4 |
| COSC
190 |
Foundations of Computer Programming |
4 |
| COSC
281 |
Data
Structures 3 |
3 |
| COSC
320 |
C and C++ Programming |
3 |
| COSC
350 |
Computer Systems Analysis and Development |
3 |
| COSC
371 |
Discrete Structures |
3 |
| COSC
381 |
Introduction to Algorithms |
3 |
| COSC
400 |
Operating Systems |
3 |
| COSC
410 |
Database Design |
3 |
| COSC
420 |
Programming Languages |
3 |
| COSC
430 |
Computer Architecture |
3 |
| COSC
499 |
Senior Seminar (Capstone Course) |
1 |
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Technical
Elective |
3 |
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Elective
Sequence |
6 |
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Total Semester
Hours |
49 |
The elective sequence is a two-course sequence
approved by the computer science faculty such as:
| Business
Computing Track: |
credit
hours
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| COSC
270 |
COBOL
Programming |
3 |
| COSC
411 |
Advanced Database Design |
3 |
or
| Network
Programming Track: |
credit
hours
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| COSC
435 |
Computer Networks |
3 |
| COSC
490 |
Information Characteristics |
3 |
It is strongly recommended that students take MATH 205, Calculus
II; MATH 306, Calculus III; PHYS 311-312, General College Physics; and PHIL
103, Logic I. Courses in business management, economics and public speaking
are also suggested as electives.
The remaining general education courses are to be selected in consultation
with the academic advisor. |
