Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS)
Department of Computer Science and Information Systems
Ahmad Abuhejleh–Chair, Arpan Jani, Hossein Najafi, Anthony Varghese,
Ellen Schultz-Academic adviser.
The vision of the College of Business and Economics is to be the regional leader in the acquisition, application, and transfer of business and economic knowledge. Consistent with this vision, the college has achieved accreditation of its programs by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Admission Requirements
For all majors in the College of Business and Economics (CBE):
Completion of at least 27 required general education credits with a minimum GPA of 2.25.
Additionally, the following must be completed, or in progress for completion, during the semester preceding admission. Students may register prior to acceptance, but acceptance is required for attendance in CBE upper-level courses. Students with GPAs between 2.0 and 2.25 may petition to the respective department chair for consideration on a case-by-case basis.
For admission to the CSIS majors:
GPA of 2.25 in CSIS 161, 162 and 237.
Computer Science and Information Systems Major
Computer Science Option: 37 Total Credits
This option has a technical and theoretical emphasis providing students with a comprehensive understanding of software engineering, computing techniques and the underlying theories. Graduates will develop skills relevant to the analysis, design and implementation of sophisticated software/hardware systems and communication networks.
Required Courses: 25 cr. hrs.
CSIS 161 Programming I 3 cr.
CSIS 162 Programming II 3 cr.
CSIS 237 Data Structure and Algorithm 3 cr.
CSIS 247 Introduction to Computer Networks 3 cr.
CSIS 333 Database Management Systems 3 cr.
CSIS 343 Software Engineering 3 cr.
CSIS 355 Computer Organization and Assembly Language 3 cr.
CSIS 429 Operating Systems 3 cr.
CSIS 484 Seminar (writing intensive) 1 cr.
Directed Electives: 12 cr. hrs.
To be selected from 200-400 CSIS courses in consultation with adviser.
Required supporting math courses: 11 cr. hrs.
Math 166, 236, 256 or 361 or 366
CBE 100; CBE 200 and CBE 300 3cr.
Computer Information Systems Option: 37 Total Credits
The analysis and design of information systems with an emphasis on managing, storing, transmitting and providing ready access to information is the key to the CIS option. Graduates will develop skills relevant to the analysis, design and implementation of sophisticated information systems.
Required Courses: 25 cr. hrs.
CSIS 161 Programming I 3 cr.
CSIS 162 Programming II 3 cr.
CSIS 237 Data Structure and Algorithm 3 cr.
CSIS 247 Introduction to Computer Networks 3 cr.
CSIS 333 Database Management Systems 3 cr.
CSIS 355 Computer Organization and Assembly Language 3 cr.
CSIS 423 Introduction to System Analysis I 3 cr.
CSIS 433 Design Analysis MIS 3 cr.
CSIS 484 Seminar (writing intensive) 1 cr.
Directed Electives: 12 cr. hrs.
To be selected from 200-400 CSIS courses in consultation with adviser.
Required supporting courses: 10-11 cr. hrs.
MATH 156 or 166, 236. 7-8 cr. hrs.
CBE 100; CBE 200 and CBE 300 3cr.
Computer Science and Information Systems Minor
Computer Science Option: 24 Total Credits
Required courses 18 cr. hrs.
CSIS 161 Programming I 3 cr.
CSIS 162 Programming II 3 cr.
CSIS 237 Data Structure and Algorithm 3 cr.
CSIS 247 Introduction to Computer Networks 3 cr.
CSIS 333 Database Management Systems 3 cr.
CSIS 355 Computer Organization and Assembly Langauge 3 cr.
Directed electives 6 cr. hrs.
To be selected from 200-400 CSIS courses in consultation with adviser.
Required supporting math courses: 8 cr. hrs.
MATH 166 , 236
Information Systems Option: 24 Total Credits
Required courses 18 cr. hrs.
CSIS 161 Programming I 3 cr.
CSIS 162 Programming II 3 cr.
CSIS 237 Data Structure and Algorithm 3 cr.
CSIS 247 Introduction to Computer Networks 3 cr.
CSIS 333 Database Management Systems 3 cr.
CSIS 423 Introduction to Systems Analysis 3 cr.
Directed electives 6 cr. hrs.
To be selected from 200-400 CSIS courses in consultation with adviser.
Required supporting math courses: 7-8 cr. hrs.
MATH 156 or 166, 236
Updated March 2007
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