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.
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.
Curriculum Sheet
Students wishing to receive a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems must complete the following:
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Students wishing to receive the Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems must complete the following:
| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST YEAR REQUIREMENT -STUDENT SUCCESS | ||
| YSU 1500 | Success Seminar | 1-2 |
| or SS 1500 | Strong Start Success Seminar | |
| or HONR 1500 | Intro to Honors | |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENGL 1550 | Writing 1 | 3-4 |
| or ENGL 1549 | Writing 1 with Support | |
| ENGL 1551 | Writing 2 | 3 |
| CMST 1545 | Communication Foundations | 3 |
| Mathematics Requirement (met through MATH in major) Included in Support Courses | ||
| Arts and Humanities (6 s.h.) | ||
| PHIL 2625 | Introduction to Professional Ethics (credits applied in major) | 3 |
| One additional Arts and Humanities course | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences (2 courses, 1 with lab) (6-7 s.h.) | 7 | |
| Social Science (6 s.h.) | 6 | |
| Social and Personal Awareness (6 s.h.) | 6 | |
| 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 | 120-122 | |
Four Year Plan
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| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | S.H. | |
| YSU 1500 | Success Seminar | 1 |
| CSIS 1590 | Survey of Computer Science and Information Systems | 3 |
| CSIS 1595 | Fundamentals of Programming and Problem- Solving 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 1550 or ENGL 1549 | Writing 1 or Writing 1 with Support | 3-4 |
| MATH 1570 | Applied Calculus 1 | 4 |
| GER Natural Science | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 17-18 | |
| 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 | 123-124 | |
The Bachelors Program in Computer Information Systems provides preparation for students:
- to develop problem-solving techniques to the design, coding, debugging and documentation of high-level programming languages.
- to analyze the basic structure, design, development, implementation, and modification of databases for use in information systems.
- to analyze network topologies and the design, administration, and performance monitoring of computer networks and network applications.
- to use visual/object-oriented programming languages to develop interactive, database and internet programs.
- 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.
- to demonstrate oral communication skills for the analysis, design, development, and maintenance of business systems.
- to demonstrate written communication skills for the analysis, design, development, and maintenance of business systems.
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.