Program Overview

Computer Science, B.S. - Information Systems

The Computer Science, B.S. - Information Systems program requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and a total of 120 credits to graduate. This total includes both the required courses for the program and any free electives selected.

General Education Requirements

The program includes liberal education (LEP) and writing (W) course requirements, totaling 46 credits. To review more detailed information, please refer to the General Education (LEP) Degree Requirements.

Major Requirements

The major requirements consist of 43 credits. Up to three courses in the major/cognate may also satisfy LEP requirements and will be indicated below; no more than two courses in the same subject may be used towards LEP Explorations.

Computer Science Requirements

The Computer Science requirements consist of 28 credits:

• CSC 152 CS1: Programming Fundamentals ('C' or better)
• CSC 207 Computer Systems
• CSC 212 CS2: Data Structures ('C' or better)
• CSC 229 Object-Oriented Programming ('C' or better)
• CSC 235 Web and Database Development
• CSC 265 Computer Networking and Security I
• CSC 324 Computer Ethics
• CSC 330 Software Design and Development
• Select one:
  • CSC 400 Computer Science Project Seminar
  • CSC 491 Research in Computer Science II
  • HON 495 Honors Thesis

Information Systems Concentration Requirements

The Information Systems Concentration requirements consist of 15 credits:

• CSC 424 System Administration
• Select 4 additional courses from the following list with no more than 2 courses at the 300-level:
  • CSC 305 Computer Organization
  • CSC 321 Algorithm Design and Analysis
  • CSC 334 Human-Computer Interaction
  • CSC 335 Database Systems
  • CSC 341 Digital Imaging
  • CSC 398 Special Topics
  • CSC 421 Theory of Programming Language
  • CSC 425 Operating Systems
  • CSC 428 Bioinformatics Algorithms
  • CSC 431 Computer Graphics
  • CSC 443 Internet Programming
  • CSC 451 Fundamentals of Deep Learning
  • CSC 453 Information Security
  • CSC 461 Generative AI for Language Modeling
  • CSC 463 Distributed and Parallel Computing
  • CSC 465 Computer Networking and Security II
  • CSC 477 Data Mining
  • CSC 481 Artificial Intelligence
  • CSC 490 Research in Computer Science I
  • CSC 497 Computer Science Internship
  • DSC 333 Cloud Services for Data Science

Cognate Requirements

The Cognate requirements consist of 23 credits:

• BIS 370 Business Information Systems
• MAT 125 Applied Business Math (QR)
• MAT 178 Elementary Discrete Mathematics
• MAT 221 Intermediate Applied Statistics
• Select 3 courses from (9-10 credits):
  • ACC 200 Principles of Financial Accounting
  • ACC 210 Managerial Accounting
  • BIS 371 Information System Analysis and Design Techniques
  • BIS 372 Database Management
  • BIS 375 Decision Support Systems
  • BIS 380 Cloud Computing for Business
  • BIS 390 GetVirtual
  • BIS 400 Global Information Systems
  • BIS 410 AI for Business Systems
  • BIS 430 Project Management
  • BIS 460 BIS Security Management
  • BIS 470 Management of Information Systems Design
  • CSC 0101:0499 Cloud Computing Certification
  • ENG 304 Technical Writing and Communication

Accelerated Pathway Option

Students with a 3.0 GPA and at least 90 credits may be eligible to complete an accelerated pathway during their senior year to earn dual credit towards both their current undergraduate program and future graduate program of interest. Approval to start graduate coursework does not guarantee admission to the graduate program. Students will meet with their faculty advisor to prepare a Graduate Course Plan (500-level courses or higher), with a maximum of 6 credits per semester, based on their graduate program of interest. Approval from both the Program Department Chairperson and the Graduate Coordinator is required. Programs may have higher requirements, and seat availability in certain graduate programs may be limited. Courses completed with a grade of 'C' or higher will earn dual credit for both undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Graduate programs may have higher grade requirements in place for certain courses which may require the student to retake the course for a higher grade letter.