Information Systems (B.S.)

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Student Learning Outcomes for Information Systems:

Students will be able to:

Apply a strong knowledge related to computing, business, and mathematics in managerial decision making.
Analyze practical problems, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to their solution.
Design, implement, and evaluate computer-based systems, processes, components, or programs that should meet established national and international standards and specific requirements.
Communicate effectively with a broad range of people representing different audiences involved in the IS development or implementation processes by using appropriate electronic software products for presentations, data processing, data visualization, and groupware software.
Analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society.
Choose appropriate hardware and software for specific applications.
Quickly adapt to new software products and recently developed hardware.
Develop information systems within a specific application environment by implementing appropriate software engineering methodologies.
Work effectively as a member of a team to accomplish a common goal.
Demonstrate a commitment to professional, ethical, legal, security, social, and moral issues and responsibilities.
Be engaged in professional development activities.

The Information System major requirements are:

CS 121 - Computer Science I
CS 122 - Computer Science II
CS 221 - Data Structures
CS 230 - Microcomputer Architecture (EGR 230)
CS 309 - Database Systems
CS 310 - Web Development
CS 341 - Software Engineering
CS 342 - Computer Networking
CS 363 - Computer Security
CS 409 - Advanced Database Systems
BA 265 - Management and Organizational Behavior
BA 330 - Legal Environment of Business
EC 101 - SSC Principles of Macroeconomics or
EC 102 - SSC Principles of Microeconomics
MA 251 - MA Probability and Statistics

Two Computer Science or Data Science courses from the Computer Science major requirements at or above the 200-level.

Suggested Four Year Planner:

First Year Suggested Courses:

Second Year Suggested Courses:

Third Year Suggested Courses:

Fourth Year Suggested Courses:

CS 310 - Web Development
CS 409 - Advanced Database Systems
Two Computer Science Elective courses (8 credits total)

Note:

CS 121 and CS 122 are prerequisites to upper-level courses in Computer Science and must be taken before upper-level courses can be attempted. Placement above CS 121/CS 122 for incoming students is done either by AP exam credit or through discussion with the course instructor and the department chair.