Computer Information Science Major, B.S.

General Information:

Bachelor of Science

The objectives of the computer science and computer information science majors are that students will:

• acquire the computational and analytical skills required to apply for and complete graduate school, in the context of a broad, liberal arts education (Academic);
• develop a strong work ethic to use effectively the computational and analytical skills expected within the scientific and business computer industry (Vocational);
• address ethical and societal issues affecting the computing field from a Christian worldview (Christian);
• develop an appreciation for and love of their country and the opportunities it provides (Patriotic);
• value excellence and the setting of high personal standards for the quality of their work (Cultural).

Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in upper division computer science courses to graduate with a major in computer science or computer information science.

Cross majors/minors between computer science and computer information science are not permitted.

Computer Information Science Major Requirements: 48 credit hours

General Education Courses Specified by Major:

• ECN 203 - Macroeconomics
• MAT 135 - Discrete Mathematics and Trigonometry

Required Major Courses: 30 credit hours

• CSC 123 - Fundamentals of Web Site Design
• CSC 133 - Programming Fundamentals I
• CSC 213 - IT Project Management
• CSC 233 - Programming Fundamentals II
• CSC 303 - Data Structures
• CSC 343 - Database Systems
• CSC 413 - Operating Systems
• CSC 423 - E-Commerce Systems
• CSC 443 - Software Engineering *
• CSC 463 - Senior Project/Capstone *

Required Collateral Courses: 18 credit hours

• ACT 203 - Elementary Accounting I
• ACT 213 - Elementary Accounting II
• BUS 213 - Principles of Management
• BUS 233 - Business Statistics
• BUS 313 - Business Law I

Note:

* CSC 443  and CSC 463  must be taken in consecutive semesters.