
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 Systems 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 Information Systems, the Computing & Information Systems (CIS) Department prepares students for a number of positions with systems analyst and IT professional among them.
Because technology contributes meaningfully to almost all aspects of science and society, non-majors may be interested in an Information System minor (18 credits).
Major Requirements (63-64 credits):
The student must complete the requirements listed in the following categories:
1) CIS Core Courses (41-42 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 221 Data Structures - 3 credits
CS 225 Cybersecurity - 3 credits
CS 265 Information Systems Management - 3 credits
CS 292 Engineering and Computer Ethics - 2 credits
CS 321 Data Communications and Network Security - 3 credits
CS 322 Advanced Networking - 3 credits
CS 350 Database Concepts and Information Structures - 3 credits
CS 351 Information Systems Analysis and Design - 3 credits
or
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 205, CS 214, CS 250, CS 255, CS 221, CS 270, CS 305, CS 315,
CS 225, CS 322, CS 365, CS 366, CS 367 or CS 375
3) CIS Mathematics Requirement (7 credits):
MA 111 Calculus I - 4 credits
or
MA 109 Calculus I - 4 credits
MA 311 Probability and Statistics - 3 credits
4) Required Social Science Courses (6 credits):
This concentration also requires 6 credits chosen from business and/or economics. These credits can be included under the core curriculum social science requirement.
Information Systems Minor (18 credits):
CS 102 Fundamentals of IT and Computing - 3 credits
CS 110 C++ Programming I - 3 credits
CS 225 Cybersecurity - 3 credits
CS 265 Information Systems Management - 3 credits
CS 321 Data Communications and Network Security - 3 credits
Three additional credits in CIS courses at the 200 level or above are required. One computer-focused course from another department may be included, subject to the approval of the CIS department chairperson. Students should consult with the CIS faculty for assistance in planning the courses for the Information Systems minor.
Within two to five years of graduation, graduates of the information technology program will: