Computer Information Systems, Database Management Concentration Requirements
(SLO) Expected Outcomes:
1. Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of fundamental digital computing theory and the associated mathematical foundations essential for establishing a strong foundation for a lifelong career in Computer Information Systems.
2. Graduates will have communication, problem solving, and analytical skills necessary for professional employment or graduate studies in computer information systems or a related field.
3. Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of computer architecture as well as the capabilities and the limitations of digital computers.
4. Graduates will be proficient in modern programming languages.
5. Graduates will apply the generally accepted ethical and professional considerations inherent in software and hardware design and application.
Degree Requirements (Semester Hours)
General Education Core
Note: The Core should include
Required Mathematics Courses (7)
Required Computer Science Courses (41)
| CS 200 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| CS 220 | Data Structures | 3 |
| CS 240 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 |
| CS 310 | System Architecture & Assembly Lang Programming | 3 |
| CS 315 | Operating Systems Analysis & Administration | 3 |
| CS 330 | Networks & Distributed Data Processing | 3 |
| CS 340 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CS 350 | Ethics & Professionalism in Computer Programming | 3 |
| CS 355 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| CS 360 | Security of Information Systems | 3 |
| CS 410 | Server Administration | 3 |
| CS 411 | Server Administration Lab | 1 |
| CS 435 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| CS 450 | Database Development & Administration | 3 |
| CS 451 | Database Development & Administration Lab | 1 |
CIS Capstone (choose one) (3)
Database Management Concentration (15)
| CS 320 | Operating Systems II | 3 |
| CS 370 | Wireless Networking & Devices | 3 |
| CS 437 | Software Engineering II | 3 |
| CS 455 | Advanced Database Applications | 3 |
| CS 475 | Digital Forensics | 3 |
For the Bachelor of Science Degree: Computer Literacy (3)
| CS 110 | Introduction to Programming Logic & Design | 3 |
General Electives (9)
Note: A minimum of forty-two hours (42) must be numbered 300 or above
Total Credit Hours: 120