Computer and Information Sciences, B.S.

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The degree in computer and information sciences requires 137 semester hours which includes a minimum of 43 semester hours of computer and information sciences courses. A minimum 2.00 GPA must be maintained in the computer and information sciences courses. The following outline gives minimum requirements. Additional courses to complete the requirements must be chosen by the cadet with the approval of his/her department advisor. No single course may be used to satisfy requirements in two major areas.

Major Required Courses: 43 credits

(3 credits each for each course except Networking for 4 credits)

CIS 101 - Computer and Information Sciences Credit Hours: 3
CIS 111 - Programming I Credit Hours: 3
CIS 112 - Programming II Credit Hours: 3
CIS 250WX - History of Information Technology Credit Hours: 3
CIS 253 - Information Systems and Services Credit Hours: 3
CIS 311 - Web Application Development Credit Hours: 3
CIS 321 - Networking Credit Hours: 4
CIS 331 - Human Computer Interaction Credit Hours: 3
CIS 423 - Information and Cybersecurity Credit Hours: 3
CIS 341 - Database Management Credit Hours: 3
CIS 351 - Software Engineering Credit Hours: 3
CIS 353 - Systems Administration Credit Hours: 3
CIS 390 - Research Practicum Preperation in Computer and Information Sciences Credit Hours: 3
CIS 441 - Data Analysis and Data Mining Credit Hours: 3
CIS 490 - Capstone Credit Hours: 3

Major Electives: 15 credits (300 Level or Above) and Free Electives: 21 Credits

Five major departmental elective courses required, each 300 level or above. Six free electives to provide sufficient opportunities for minors in other departments as well as completion of Civilizations and Cultures course requirements.

CIS 330 - Programming in Languages Credit Hours: 3
(Track 1 & 2)
CIS 355 - Information Organization and Management Credit Hours: 3
(Track 2)
CIS 411 - Advanced Web Design Credit Hours: 3
(Track 2)
CIS 413 - Mobile Computing Credit Hours: 3
(Track 1 & 2)
CIS 425 - Computer Forensics Credit Hours: 3
(Track 1)
CIS 426 - Advanced Network and Information Security Credit Hours: 3
(Track 1)
CIS 433 - Usability Analysis Credit Hours: 3
(Track 2)
CIS 443 - Information Retrieval Credit Hours: 3
(Track 1 & 2)
BU 220 - Principles of Management Credit Hours: 3
(Track 1 & 2)
BU 330 - Management Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
(Track 2) Note: BU-220 as prerequisite)
BU 322 - Human Resource Management Credit Hours: 3
(Track 2)
PS 401 - Psychology of Cognition Credit Hours: 3
(Track 2)
NB: Recommend track 1 or 2 by advising NOT required.

Elective Tracks

Track 1: Emphasizes computer and network security.

Track 2: Emphasizes software and user interface development and assessment.

Recommended: Minor in business or psychology.

Descrete math topics and basic psychology information embedded when needed, for example: Induction with recursion and modulo arithmetic with cyber security; HCI and usability can include the psychology materials needed, Data structures introduced in introductory course and programming classes.

Synopsis of the B.S. Curriculum in Computer and Information Sciences

Fourth (Freshman) Class

First Semester

CIS 101 - Computer and Information Sciences Credit Hours: 3
CIS 111 - Programming I Credit Hours: 3
ERH 101 - Writing and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3 *
HI 103 - World History I Credit Hours: 3
Science Elective (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)# Credit Hours: 4
PE 105 - Wellness Concepts Credit Hours: 0.5
or
PE 102 - Boxing Credit Hours: 0.5
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5

Second Semester

CIS 112 - Programming II Credit Hours: 3
CIS 253 - Information Systems and Services Credit Hours: 3
ERH 102 - Writing and Rhetoric II Credit Hours: 3 *
HI 104 - World History II Credit Hours: 3
Science Elective (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)# Credit Hours: 4
PE 105 - Wellness Concepts Credit Hours: 0.5
or
PE 102 - Boxing Credit Hours: 0.5
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5

Third (Sophomore) Class

First Semester

CIS 311 - Web Application Development Credit Hours: 3
CIS 341 - Database Management Credit Hours: 3
Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
MA 105 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics I Credit Hours: 3
PS 201 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hours: 3
PE 101 - Basic Swimming and Survival Credit Hours: 0.5
or
PE 300 - Principles of Physical Conditioning Credit Hours: 1
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 16.5 - 17

Second Semester

CIS 321 - Networking Credit Hours: 4
CIS 331 - Human Computer Interaction Credit Hours: 3
MA 106 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics II Credit Hours: 3
Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
Science Elective Credit Hours: 3 to 4
PE 101 - Basic Swimming and Survival Credit Hours: 0.5
or
PE 300 - Principles of Physical Conditioning Credit Hours: 1
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5 - 19

Second (Junior) Class

First Semester

CIS 311 - Web Application Development Credit Hours: 3
CIS 423 - Information and Cybersecurity Credit Hours: 3
Major Elective Credit Hours: 3
ERH 103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 1
MA 307 - Applied Statistics for the Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
PS 344 - Leadership in Organizations Credit Hours: 3
Physical Education Elective Credit Hours: 0.5
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 18.5

Second Semester

CIS 250WX - History of Information Technology Credit Hours: 3
CIS 441 - Data Analysis and Data Mining Credit Hours: 3
ERH 314 - Technical Communication Credit Hours: 3
Major Elective Credit Hours: 3
Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
Physical Education Elective Credit Hours: 0.5
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5

First (Senior) Class

First Semester

CIS 351 - Software Engineering Credit Hours: 3
CIS 390 - Research Practicum Preperation in Computer and Information Sciences Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3
Major Elective Credit Hours: 6
Physical Education Elective Credit Hours: 0.5
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5

Second Semester

CIS 355 - Information Organization and Management Credit Hours: 3
CIS 490 - Capstone Credit Hours: 3
Major Elective Credit Hours: 3
Free Electives Credit Hours: 6
AS, MS or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17

Total Hours: minimum 137

*Minimum Grade of “C” required
#Cadet must choose a science sequence with Lab in biology, chemistry or physics.