The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS) prepares graduates for successful careers in the computer information systems and information technology (IT) fields. Students complete a comprehensive, relevant, computer information systems curriculum that delivers high-demand knowledge, skills, and abilities in: software and web application development, systems analysis and design, network design and administration, database design and development, and IT security.
Goals for Computer Information Systems Major
The CIS graduates will be able to:
- Design and develop desktop and web-based applications using modern programming tools, techniques, and architectures.
- Design and develop internet-based systems using sound web design principles and multi-tiered architectures.
- Model, design, and develop database systems, including administrative processes and procedures for database management.
- Develop and configure safe and secure systems infrastructures that incorporate hardware, telecommunications, systems software, operating system, and systems configuration components.
- Perform all facets of a modern systems analysis and design methodology, including systems implementation.
- Plan, schedule and coordinate all tasks and activities involved in IT project management.
The Curriculum
Please see the 2010-2011 Catalog: CIS Section 
General Education
Please refer to the General Education Requirements in the Undergraduate Programs section of your catalog.
| Humanities: |
Must include 3 credits of SPCOM 103 or equivalent |
| Social Science: |
Must include ECON 201 and ECON 202 |
| Mathematics: |
Must include MATH 121 |
Quantitative Analysis: | MATH |
221 |
Applied Calculus |
| BUSAD |
265 |
Inferential Statistics & Problem Solving |
| OR |
|
| MATH |
156 |
Introduction to Statistics |
| BUSAD |
360 |
Advanced Business Statistics |
|
CIS Core Courses
| Courses |
Title |
|
Credits |
| CIS |
100 |
Intro to Word & Windows |
|
1 |
| CIS |
103 |
PowerPoint & Web Publishing |
|
1 |
| CIS |
104 |
Excel Spreadsheets |
|
1 |
| CIS |
105 |
MS Access DBMS |
|
1 |
| CIS |
150 |
Computer Information Systems |
|
3 |
| CIS |
171 |
Intro to Java Programming |
|
4 |
| CIS |
185 |
PC Architecture |
|
3 |
| CIS |
215 |
UNIX Operating System |
|
3 |
| CIS |
240 |
Object-Oriented Ana. & Design |
|
3 |
| CIS |
271 |
Adv. Program Design with Java |
|
4 |
| CIS |
289 |
Network Concepts |
|
3 |
| CIS |
311 |
Intro. To Web Development |
|
3 |
| CIS |
350 |
Database Systems |
|
3 |
| CIS |
432 |
Senior Professional Project |
|
6 |
| CIS |
493 |
Senior Seminar |
|
1 |
|
|
|
TOTAL |
40 |
Required Related Courses
| Courses |
Title |
|
Credits |
| BUSAD |
270 |
Business Communications |
|
3 |
| MGMT |
201 |
Principles of Management |
|
3 |
| MGMT |
368 |
Project Management |
|
3 |
CIS Electives (12 Credits)
CIS electives are selected from the list below. Students may focus their CIS major in one of the following areas: computer security, software and web application development, systems analysis and design, database design and development, and network design and administration.
| Courses |
Title |
|
Credits |
| CIS |
356 |
XML Programming |
|
3 |
| CIS |
359 |
Advanced Programming with C# |
|
3 |
| CIS |
360 |
IT Security |
|
3 |
| CIS |
401 |
Network Systems Admin |
|
3 |
| CIS |
402 |
Linux networks & Routing |
|
3 |
| CIS |
411 |
Internet Server-Side Prog. |
|
3 |
| CIS |
450 |
Database Systems II |
|
3 |
| CIS |
461 |
IT Security Management |
|
3 |
| CIS |
462 |
Computer Forensics |
|
3 |
| CIS |
481 |
IT Implementation |
|
3 |
| CIS |
482 |
IT Strategy |
|
3 |
| CIS |
490 |
Special Projects |
|
1-5 |
| CIS |
491 |
Special Topics |
|
1-5 |
| CIS |
496 |
Cooperative Education |
|
1-5 |
Computer Security Emphasis
CIS majors can complete the Computer Security emphasis by completing the following 12 CIS elective credits:
| Courses |
Title |
|
Credits |
| CIS |
360 |
IT Security |
|
3 |
| CIS |
461 |
IT Security Management |
|
3 |
| CIS |
462 |
Computer Forensics |
|
3 |
| CIS |
401 |
Network Systems Administration |
|
|
| OR |
|
|
|
| CIS |
402 |
Linux Networks and Routing |
|
3 |
Course Rotation
Planning Sheet
CIS 4-Year Plan
Academic Honesty Policy