2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, Networking and Information Assurance Concentration

CIP Code: 11.0101

(SLO) Expected Outcomes:
1. Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
6. Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.

Degree Requirements (Semester Hours)

General Education Core

Note: The Core should include

MAT 142Calculus I

4

Required Mathematics Courses (6-7)

MAT 231Statistics

3

MAT 235Linear Algebra

3

Or

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

Networking and Information Assurance Concentration (18)

CS 230Design & Analysis of Algorithms

3

CS 320Operating Systems II

3

CS 370Wireless Networking & Devices

3

CS 380Cryptography

3

CS 455Advanced Database Applications

3

CS 475Digital Forensics

3

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

CS 110Introduction to Programming Logic & Design

3

General Electives (6-7)

Note: A minimum of forty-two hours (42) must be numbered 300 or above

Total Credit Hours: 120

Recommended Four-Year Plan for Computer Information Systems, Networking and Information Assurance Concentration