2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog

Computer Information Systems, Application Development and Support 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:

MAT 142Calculus I

4

Required Mathematics Courses (7)

MAT 231Statistics

3

MAT 241Calculus II

4

Required Computer Science Courses (41)

CS 200Discrete Structures

3

CS 220Data Structures

3

CS 240Introduction to Project Management

3

CS 310System Architecture & Assembly Lang Programming

3

CS 315Operating Systems Analysis & Administration

3

CS 330Networks & Distributed Data Processing

3

CS 340Systems Analysis and Design

3

CS 350Ethics & Professionalism in Computer Programming

3

CS 355Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

3

CS 360Security of Information Systems

3

CS 410Server Administration

3

CS 411Server Administration Lab

1

CS 435Software Engineering

3

CS 450Database Development & Administration

3

CS 451Database Development & Administration Lab

1

CIS Capstone (choose one) (3)

CS 480Capstone

3

CS 498Internship

3

Application Development and Support Concentration (15)

CS 230Design & Analysis of Algorithms

3

CS 305Information Systems Applications

3

CS 370Wireless Networking & Devices

3

CS 430Mobile Programming and Web Applications

3

CS 437Software Engineering II

3

For the Bachelor of Science Degree: Computer Literacy (3)

CS 110Introduction 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