The Computer Information Science degree program's major objective is to prepare students to meet the information technology needs and challenges of the Information Age workplace and society.
The curriculum takes a classical mathematical-approach to the discipline, providing students with the concepts, principles, and techniques required by the information technology profession.
Students learn concepts and skills needed for designing, programming, and applying information systems while also learning the theoretical and mathematical foundations of computer science.
The core of the program emphasizes computer software programming, algorithm design, and system development. Upon graduation, students are prepared for careers in software application programming, software engineering, and system development and implementation, as well as graduate studies.
| Requirements for the major or minor in Computer Information Science |
| View core curriculum requirements (34-48 credits). |
CREDITS |
| Required Courses |
Major |
Minor |
| IST 195 |
Introduction to Programming |
3 |
3 |
| IST 200 |
Internet Programming Languages |
3 |
3 |
| IST 225 |
Computer Information Systems |
3 |
3 |
| IST 250 |
Operating Systems |
3 |
3 |
| IST 270 |
Ethical and Social Issues in Information Technology |
3 |
3 |
| IST 290 |
Systems Development |
3 |
3 |
| IST 295 |
Object-Oriented Programming |
3 |
3 |
| IST 300 |
Database Management Systems I |
3 |
3 |
| IST 300 |
Database Management Systems II |
3 |
|
| IST 315 |
Human-Computer Interface |
3 |
|
| IST 335 |
Network Computing |
3 |
|
| IST 375 |
Web-Based Systems |
3 |
|
| IST 400 |
Professional Practice in Information Technology I |
3 |
|
| IST 405 |
Professional Practice in Information Technology II |
3 |
|
| IST 420 |
Capstone Project I |
3 |
|
| IST 450 |
Capstone Project II |
3 |
|
| Other Required Courses |
|
| IST 450 |
Advanced Special Topics I |
|
|
| IST 455 |
Advanced Special Topics II |
|
|
| R-IST 466 |
Undergraduate Research |
|
|
| MAT 201 |
Introduction to Linear Algebra |
3 |
|
| MAT 215 |
Discrete Mathematics |
3 |
|
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General Electives |
12-26 |
|
| |
Total credits for major |
63 |
|
| |
Total credits for minor |
|
24 |
Special Requirements
Students need to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all required courses in the major. Those students who drop below this GPA will be placed on probation within the Information Science and Technology department and will have one semester to increase it to the minimum or they will be dismissed from the major.