
Computing and Information Systems (CIS) is concerned with all aspects of computers and information systems. A successful CIS graduate will earn a Bachelor of Science degree in one of three majors: Computer Science, Information Technology or Cybersecurity. The curriculum is based on the guidelines of prominent professional organizations and combines theory with current in-demand technical skills to prepare graduates for continual learning throughout their careers in this fast-paced field.
With a degree in Computer Science, the Computing & Information Systems (CIS) Department prepares students for a number of positions with software developer a popular choice.
Because technology contributes meaningfully to almost all aspects of science and society, non-majors may be interested in a Computer Science minor (18 credits).
Major Requirements (57-58 credits):
The student must complete the requirements listed in the following categories:
1) CIS Core Courses (47-48 credits):
CS 102 Fundamentals of IT and Computing - 3-4 credits
CS 110 C++ Programming I - 3 credits
CS 111 C++ Programming II - 3 credits
CS 170 Discrete Structures I - 3 credits
CS 171 Discrete Structures II - 3 credits
CS 221 Data Structures - 3 credits
CS 225 Cybersecurity - 3 credits
CS 292 Engineering and Computing Ethics - 3 credits
CS 310 Programming Languages - 3 credits
CS 312 Introduction to Algorithms - 3 credits
CS 321 Data Communication and Network Security - 3 credits
CS 330 Computer Architecture and Operating Systems - 3 credits
CS 335 Computer Organization - 3 credits
CS 350 Database Concepts and Information Structures - 3 credits
CS 355 Software Engineering - 3 credits
CS 357 Computing Science Project I - 1 credit
CS 358 Computing Science Project II - 2 credits
2) CIS Electives (9 credits):
Choose from the following: CS 214, CS 250, CS 255, CS 270, CS 305, CS 315, CS 225, CS 221,
CS 322, CS 365, CS 366, CS 367, or CS 375
3) CIS Mathematics Requirement (14 credits):
MA 111, 112 Calculus I and II - 8 credits
or
MA 109, 110 Calculus I and II - 8 credits
Either choice gives an 8-credit sequence
MA 251 Linear Algebra - 3 credits
MA 311 Probability and Statistics - 3 credits
CS 102 Fundamentals of IT and Computing - 3 credits
CS 110 C++ Programming I - 3 credits
CS 111 C++ Programming II - 3 credits
CS 221 Data Structures - 3 credits
Six additional credits in CIS courses from the following list are required. (CS 170, CS 171, any 200 or higher. At least one must be 300 or higher). Students should consult with the CIS faculty for assistance in planning the courses for Computer Science minor.
Within two to five years of graduation, graduates of the computer science program will:
CIS graduates have been accepted into masters and doctoral programs at: