Undergraduate - UMUC Europe

Requirements for the Major
A major in computer and information science requires the
completion of 30 semester hours in computer and information
science, including 3 semester hours each in three out of four
areas: computer networking, programming languages and
operating systems, software engineering, and database systems.
At least 15 semester hours must be earned in courses numbered
300 or above. Specific course requirements are listed below.
Computer and Information Science Coursework (30 s.h.)
Required Core Courses (12 s.h.)
Students must take the following courses:
CMIS 140 Introductory Programming (3)
CMIS 160 Discrete Mathematics for Computing (3)
CMIS 240 Data Structures and Abstraction (3)
CMIS 310 Computer Systems and Architecture (3)
Breadth Courses (9 s.h.)
Students must choose at least one course in three of the following
areas for a total of 9 semester hours:
Computer Networking
CMIS 370 Data Communications (3)
CMIS 435 Computer Networking (3)
CMIS 445 Distributed Systems (3)
Programming Languages and Operating Systems
CMIS 325 UNIX with Shell Programming (3)
CMIS 340 Programming in Java (3)
CMIS 342 Windows User Interface Programming (3)
CMIS 375 Programming in Perl (3)
CMIS 415 Advanced UNIX and C (3)
CMIS 440 Advanced Programming in Java (3)
CMIS 442 Windows Systems Programming (3)
CMIS 475 Advanced Programming in Perl (3)
CMIT 391 UNIX System Administration (3)
CMIT 491 Advanced UNIX System Administration (3)
Software Engineering
CMIS 330 Software Engineering Principles
and Techniques (3)
CMIS 345 Object-Oriented Design and Programming (3)
CMIS 455 Requirements Development (3)
CMIS 460 Software Design and Development (3)
CMIS 465 Software Verification and Validation (3)
Database Systems
CMIS 320 Relational Databases (3)
CMIS 420 Advanced Relational Databases (3)
Supplemental Major Courses (9 s.h.)
Students must choose at least two 400-level computer and
information science courses (not including CMIS 486A and
CMIS 486B) and one 300- or 400-level course in computer and
information science, computer science, computer studies,
computer information technology, or information systems
management to complete the 30 semester hours required for the
major.
UMUC Bachelor’s Degrees
Additional Required Coursework (3 s.h.)
Students must take the following course; credit may be applied to
general education, minor, or elective requirements, as appropriate.
MATH 107 College Algebra (3)
Computer Studies
Students may seek either an academic major or minor in computer
studies.
Major in Computer Studies
The computer studies major provides a flexible and coherent
program of study integrating courses from several of the specialized
computer and information fields. The interdisciplinary approach
of computer studies helps prepare students for a variety of entrylevel
and mid-level technical and management positions within
the information technology field.
Objectives
The student who graduates with a major in computer studies
will be able to:
Incorporate relevant theory, techniques, languages, and
systems in developing computer-related solutions to practical
problems.
Apply knowledge, concepts, and principles to facilitate the
handling of changes in computer technology.
Conceptualize and manage the design and implementation
of high-quality information systems.
Design and develop computer software using a programming
language.
Use technology to research information and provide a critical
analysis of alternatives in order to make informed decisions
for organizations.
Apply standard system practices to the planning,
implementation, management, and evaluation of information
systems in an organization.
Design and produce accurate and precise written
documentation in all phases of the system development life
cycle from preliminary feasibility studies to end-user
documentation and manuals.
Analyze information technology needs from historical and
international perspectives with regard to the advances in
worldwide e-commerce.
Requirements for the Major
A major in computer studies requires 30 semester hours of
coursework in computing subjects, drawn from various disciplines
as appropriate; at least 15 semester hours must be earned in courses
numbered 300 or above and at least 6 semester hours must be
earned in courses numbered 400 or above. Specific course
requirements are listed below.
Computer Studies Coursework (30 s.h.)
Introductory Course (3 s.h.)
Students must choose one of the following introductory courses:
CMIS 102 Introduction to Problem-Solving and
Algorithm Design (3)
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