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COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Computer Information Systems (B.S.)
Goals: This program prepares business applications
programmers/analysts who are well-trained in the technical aspects
of computer systems, are knowledgeable of the applications area to
which they are applied and have sufficient background to be able to
grow professionally in a rapidly changing field. To achieve these
goals, the program emphasizes (1) information systems technology;
(2) information systems concepts and processes; and (3)
organization functions and management, including interpersonal and
organizational behavior.
Vocational Applications: The nature of this program is careeroriented.
With both technical and business training, graduates will
advance along several career paths leading to positions in system
analysis, system design, programming, system project leadership
and system management.
Requirements: In addition to meeting the liberal arts core
requirements of the University, students must complete the courses
listed below. Majors must participate in program assessment
activities.
❏ COM 201 Introduction to Computer Science I
❏ COM 202 Introduction to Computer Science II
❏ COM 302 Introduction to Linux
or COM 322 Operating Systems
❏ COM 310 Information Systems Analysis
❏ COM 318 Database Management Systems
One computer science course 300 or above, 3 s.h.
❏ COM _________________________________
❏ ACC 225 Principles of Financial Accounting
❏ ACC 226 Principles of Managerial Accounting
❏ BUS 305 Managerial Finance
❏ BUS 335 Operations Management
❏ BUS 351 Organizational Behavior
or BUS 306 Management of Organizations
❏ ECO 212 Principles of Microeconomics
❏ MAT 202 Finite Mathematics
❏ MAT 233 Introduction to Statistics
❏ MAT/COM 306 Discrete & Algorithmic Mathematics
❏ NSC 300 Colloquium (required during the four semesters
of the junior and senior years; one presentation is
required each year. One semester of MAT/COM 490
may replace one semester of NSC 300.)
54 Computer Information Systems
Computer Information Systems Minor
Requirements: Students who meet the regular degree requirements
of the University for a major in some other area may receive a minor
in Computer Information Systems by completing 18 s.h. as follows.
❏ COM 201 Introduction to Computer Science I
❏ COM 202 Introduction to Computer Science II
or COM 301 Alternatives in Visual Program
❏ COM 310 Information Systems Analysis
❏ COM 318 Database Management Systems
❏ NSC 300 Colloquium (1 s.h.)
3 s.h. of Computer Science electives (not including Computer
Science 104 or 395)
❏ COM _________________________________