[ Computer Science & Information Systems ]

Major in Information Systems

This avenue of study is ideal for students who wish to pursue careers involving business applications for information technology. The major combines course work from the computer science, information systems, mathematics, and business departments, and leads to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in information systems. Students pursuing the information systems major are encouraged to consider enhancing their knowledge with a minor in business administration.

Requirements for the Major
A student majoring in information systems must take CS 220 Computer Science I, plus the computer science, information systems, math, and business courses listed below.

Computer Science Courses
Information Systems Courses
Math Courses
Business Courses
Recommended Electives
Sample Four-Year Curriculum

Computer Science Courses
CS 205 LINUX (Half course)
CS 315 Web Design and Programming
CS 360 Computer Network Systems
CS 440 Client/Server Programming

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Information Systems Courses
IS 221 Computer-Based Productivity Tools (Quarter course)
IS 224 Visual BASIC Programming Language
IS 314 Operating Systems Interfaces (Half course)
IS 325 File Processing with COBOL
IS 423 Data Base Management Systems
IS 424 Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design
IS 425 Management Information Systems

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Math Courses
MTH 151 Calculus I
or
MTH 162 Analysis for the Business and Social Sciences
and
MTH 345 Elementary Statistics

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Business Courses
BUS 263 Accounting and Financial Management for Non-Business Majors (required)
In addition, one of the following business courses is also required:
BUS 230, BUS 250, BUS 357, BUS 358

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Recommended Electives
MTH 365 and MTH 366 Operations Research I and II
CS 318 Object Oriented Design and Programming Using C++
CS 350 Local Area Networks (Half course)
CS 490 Advanced Web Design
MTH 152 Calculus II
MTH 311 Introduction to Mathematical and Computer-Based Modeling
It is recommended that CS 255, although not required, be taken to provide a thorough background in C language.

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Sample Four-Year Curriculum
The following sample curriculum can be used as a guide in the selection of courses.

FIRST YEAR
Fall Term
CS 220
IS 221 (Quarter course)
MTH 151 or 162
MTH 345
One general education requirement

Spring Term
IS 224
BUS 263
Two general education requirements

SECOND YEAR
Fall Term
BUS 250 or other
IS 325
General education requirements

Spring Term
CS 315
IS 314 (Half course)
General education requirements

THIRD YEAR
Fall Term
CS 350 (Half course)
CS 205 (Half course)
2nd business course
General education requirement
or
Elective

Spring Term
IS 423
CS 360
General education requirement
or
Elective

FOURTH YEAR
Fall Term
IS 380
CS 440
Two electives

Spring Term
IS 424
IS 425
CS 490

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