Bachelor's Degree Program
The computer information systems professional will develop his or her ability to conceptualize, design, and implement high quality information systems based upon computer systems ranging from a single-user system to complex, interactive, and multi-user distributed systems.This degree may be earned in eight semesters if students average 15-16 hours per semester.
Students wishing to receive the Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems must complete the following:
| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Core Competencies | 9 | |
| Writing 1 | ||
| Writing 2 | ||
| Communication Foundations | ||
| Mathematics Requirement Included in Support Courses | ||
| University general education requirements in essential skills and knowledge domains. | 28 | |
Arts and Humanities | ||
| Introduction to Professional Ethics | ||
Natural Sciences | ||
Social Science | ||
Social and Personal Awareness | ||
General Education Elective | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| CSIS 1590 | Survey of Computer Science and Information Systems | 3 |
| CSIS 1595 | Fundamentals of Programming and Problem- Solving 1 | 3 |
| CSIS 2605 | Fundamentals of Programming and Problem- Solving 2 | 3 |
| CSIS 3722 | Development of Databases | 3 |
| CSIS 3723 | Networking Concepts and Administration | 3 |
| CSIS 3726 | Visual/Object-Oriented Programming | 4 |
| CSIS 3760 | Electronic Commerce Programming | 3 |
| CIS 4840 | Business System Analysis and Design | 4 |
| Departmental Electives | ||
| Select at least 21 additional semester hours from CSIS 1525, 2620, or Upper Division electives | 21 | |
| Support Courses | ||
| ACCT 2602 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 2603 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| STAT 3717 | Statistical Methods | 4 |
| MATH 1570 | Applied Calculus 1 | 4 |
| ENGL 3743 | Professional and Technical Writing | 3 |
| PHIL 2619 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| Minor | 18 | |
Select at least 18 semester hours. Some Gen Ed courses may be included in the minor | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 122 | |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | S.H. | |
| CSIS 1590 | Survey of Computer Science and Information Systems | 3 |
| CSIS 1595 | Fundamentals of Programming and Problem- Solving 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 1550 | Writing 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1570 | Applied Calculus 1 | 4 |
| GER Natural Science | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSIS 2605 | Fundamentals of Programming and Problem- Solving 2 | 3 |
| ENGL 1551 | Writing 2 | 3 |
| CMST 1545 | Communication Foundations | 3 |
| PHIL 2619 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| GER Social Science | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| CSIS 3722 | Development of Databases | 3 |
| CSIS 3723 | Networking Concepts and Administration | 3 |
| CIS/CSIS Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| Minor course | 3 | |
| ACCT 2602 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSIS 3726 | Visual/Object-Oriented Programming | 4 |
| CSIS 3760 | Electronic Commerce Programming | 3 |
| Minor course | 3 | |
| ACCT 2603 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ENGL 3743 | Professional and Technical Writing | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 16 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| CIS/CSIS Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| PHIL 2625 | Introduction to Professional Ethics (AH) | 3 |
| STAT 3717 | Statistical Methods | 4 |
| Minor course | 3 | |
| GER Social & Personal Awareness | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CIS/CSIS Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| CIS/CSIS Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| Minor course | 3 | |
| GER Natural Science + Lab | 4 | |
| GER Social Science | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| CIS/CSIS Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| CIS/CSIS Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| Minor course | 3 | |
| GER Arts & Humanities | 3 | |
| GER NS, AH, SS, or SPA | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CIS 4840 | Business System Analysis and Design | 4 |
| CIS/CSIS Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| Minor course | 3 | |
| GER Social & Personal Awareness | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 13 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 122 | |
Learning Outcomes
- The Bachelors program in Computer Information Systems provides preparation for students to develop problem-solving techniques to aid in the design, coding, debugging and documentation of high-level programming languages.
- The Bachelors program in Computer Information Systems provides preparation for students to analyze the basic structure, design, development, implementation, and modification of databases for use in management of information systems.
- The Bachelors program in Computer Information Systems provides preparation for students to analyze network topologies and the design, administration, and performance monitoring of computer networks and network applications.
- The Bachelors program in Computer Information Systems provides preparation for students to use visual/object-oriented programming languages to develop interactive, database and internet programs.
- The Bachelors program in Computer Information Systems provides preparation for students to write programs for client/server web systems related to electronic commerce using server-side languages such as Perl and client-side languages such as JavaScript.
- The Bachelors program in Computer Information Systems provides preparation for students to demonstrate oral communication skills for the analysis, design, development and maintenance of business systems.
- The Bachelors program in Computer Information Systems provides preparation for students to demonstrate written communication skills for the analysis, design, development and maintenance of business systems.