2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

division of computer informationSYSTEMSLOCATION: Babin Business Center, Rm. 101CAMPUS TELEPHONE: (870) 460-1031 / FAX: (870) 460-1831MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 3467, Monticello, AR 71656E-MAIL: CIS@uamont.eduWEBSITE: http://cotton.uamont.edu/~cis/Faculty/MissionAssociate Professors Hendrix, Marsh, Roiger (Chair), and Selby; InstructorsDombrowski, and Hopkins.The mission of the Division of Computer Information Systems is to support themission of the University of Arkansas at Monticello by focusing on the undergraduateeducational needs of computer information system students in southeast Arkansas and theregion. The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems is designed toprepare students to assume dynamic roles as analysts and designers who will provide theprofessional insight required for building the information systems of the future.The goal of the program in Computer Information Systems is to advance the developmentof those intellectual, personal, and professional attributes that prepare students toshape the complex computer software environment of the future. Graduates are preparedto begin careers as computer programmers, rapidly progress to systems analysis responsibilities,and ultimately to occupy positions in management of information systems.Students augment their Computer Information Systems learning with selected courses inbusiness and communication. This comprehensive program allows graduates to confidentlyadvance in the complex business environment of the future.The Division of Computer Information Systems offers a Bachelor of Science degreewith a major in Computer Information Systems. A minor in Computer InformationSystems is also available.The major program is comprehensive, requiring a minimum of 60 credit hours ofcourse work in Computer Information Systems and approved courses in business, English,and oral communication.The Bachelor of Science Degree in ComputerInformation SystemsThe Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems requires 124 hourswhich includes the University’s General Education program, the University’s Bachelor ofScience mathematics and/or science requirements, major requirements, and supportiverequirements. The number of elective hours will depend on the General Education and theBachelor of Science mathematics and/or science required courses selected.A total of 40 semester hours must be earned in courses numbered at the 3000-4000level. ACCT 2213 and ECON 2213 must be taken prior to or concurrently with any junioror senior business course.NOTE: Since keyboarding skills are needed to efficiently operate computers, anystudent lacking these skills should enroll in G B 1033 Elementary Computer KeyboardingComputer Information Systems99