Computer Information Systems



Computer Information Systems College of Information Technology Computer Information Systems Networking (B.S.) Computer Information Systems Web-Based Networking (B.S.) Computer Information Systems Software Programming (B.S.) Computer Information Systems in Business (B.S.) The Computer Information Systems (C.I.S.) Bachelor of Science Degrees provide academic breadth and depth with an emphasis in the technology disciplines. They provide the background and foundation knowledge to build academic excellence and vocational flexibility. These degrees prepare students for an information technology career and also to pursue graduate studies. There are four Majors available: Computer Information Systems Networking, Computer Information Systems Web-Based Networking, Computer Information Systems Software Programming, and Computer Information Systems in Business. For each Major, students must complete the required C.I.S. coursework and other requirements as listed below. Degree Reqs Ways of Earning Credit Declaring a Major Declaring a Minor Transfer Agreements Courses
Computer Information Systems Networking (B.S.) (127 credit hours) General Education Core Curriculum (45 credit hours) Major Requirements (30 credit hours) Students must complete the General Education Core Curriculum, Major Requirements, and Business Requirements. As a minimum, students must have 30 credit hours in upper level courses, of which 12 credit hours are in the major, and 30 credit hours in residence. CIS 205A Introduction to Structured Programming CIS 210 Foundations of Computer Information Systems CIS 240 Introduction to UNIX CIS 305 Management and Design of Database Systems CIS 321 Structured System Analysis and Design CIS 340A Business Telecommunications CIS 341A Cisco Networking CIS 347A Introduction to Microsoft Servers CIS 348A Implementing Network Structures and Directory Services CIS 350 Designing Secure Networks Business Requirements (6 credit hours) AC 207 Accounting for CIS Majors BA 232 Principles of Management Recommended Electives BA 341 Computers in Management MA 241 Inferential Statistics CIS 248 Introduction to Web Design CIS 306 Advanced UNIX Administration CIS 349A Designing Network Structures and Directory Services Computer Information Systems Web-Based Networking (B.S.) (127 credit hours) General Education Core Curriculum (45 credit hours) Major Requirements (30 credit hours) Students must complete the General Education Core Curriculum, Major Requirements, and Business Requirements. As a minimum, students must have 30 credit hours in upper level courses, of which 12 credit hours are in the major, and 30 credit hours in residence. CIS 205A Introduction to Structured Programming CIS 210 Foundations of Computer Information Systems CIS 240 Introduction to UNIX CIS 251 Intermediate Programming Using C++ CIS 306 Advanced UNIX Administration CIS 321 Structured System Analysis and Design CIS 340A Business Telecommunications CIS 345 Web-Based Programming CIS 347A Introduction to Microsoft Servers CIS 402A Intranetworking Using Java, C, and the Web Business Requirements (6 credit hours) AC 207 Accounting for CIS Majors BA 232 Principles of Management Recommended Electives BA 341 Computers in Management CIS 242 Introduction to Programming Using Java CIS 248 Introduction to Web Design CIS 322 Object-Oriented System Analysis and Design CIS 403 XML Programming Computer Information Systems Software Programming (B.S.) (127 credit hours) General Education Core Curriculum (45 credit hours) Major Requirements (30 credit hours) Students must complete the General Education Core Curriculum, Major Requirements, and Business Requirements. As a minimum, students must have 30 credit hours in upper level courses, of which 12 credit hours are in the major, and 30 credit hours in residence. CIS 205A Introduction to Structured Programming CIS 210 Foundations of Computer Information Systems CIS 251 Intermediate Programming Using C++ CIS 305 Management and Design of Database Systems CIS 321 Structured System Analysis and Design CIS 322 Object-Oriented System Analysis and Design CIS 335 Using Visual Basic to Develop Applications OR CIS 345 Web-Based Programming CIS 340A Business Telecommunications CIS 400A Object-Oriented Programming Concepts CIS 402A Intranetworking Using Java, C, and the Web Business Requirements (6 credit hours) AC 207 Accounting for CIS Majors BA 232 Principles of Management Recommended Electives BA 341 Computers in Management CIS 240 Introduction to UNIX CIS 242 Introduction to Programming Using Java CIS 248 Introduction to Web Design CIS 306 Advanced UNIX Administration CIS 403 XML Programming Computer Information Systems in Business (B.S.) (127 credit hours) General Education Core Curriculum (45 credit hours) Major Requirements (18 credit hours) Students must complete the General Education Core Curriculum, Major Requirements, Business Requirements, and Other Requirements not taken in the General Education Core Curriculum. As a minimum, students must have 30 credit hours in upper level courses, of which 12 credit hours are in the major, and 30 credit hours in residence. CIS 205A Introduction to Structured Programming CIS 248 Introduction to Web Design CIS 305 Management and Design of Database Systems CIS 321 Structured System Analysis and Design CIS 340A Business Telecommunications CIS 337A PERL, ASP, PHP OR CIS 341A Cisco Networking OR CIS 347A Introduction to Microsoft Servers Business Requirements (12 credit hours) AC 205 Introduction to Accounting I Financial Accounting AC 206 Introduction to Accounting II - Managerial Accounting BA 232 Principles of Management BA 341 Computers in Management Other Requirements (3 credit hours) MA 141 Descriptive Statistics Recommended Electives MA 241 Inferential Statistics BA 252 Principles of Marketing BA 265 Legal Environment of Business CIS 240 Introduction to UNIX CIS 242 Introduction to Programming Using Java