Overview
Mission Statement
The Computer Science and Technology Department is dedicated to a curriculum of academic excellence that encourages the development of ethical technology professionals who are a benefit to society. The department serves the entire college community by providing sound instruction in the use of computer technology.
The management information science (MIS) major is intended for students who are interested in working with computer systems in a business setting. Computer science courses are combined with business courses such as accounting, finance, management, and marketing to expose the student to computer systems and business functions. Career goals of students with this major include systems analyst, system designer, application programmer, and information retrieval specialist.
The computer science minor provides students with the basics of computer programming and theory. The minor is a good combination with math, education, psychology, business, or engineering majors.
Computer and Internet Facilities
The Computer Science and Technology Department is housed on the second floor of the Unruh-Sheldon Center for Business and Computer Science. The smart lab and three classroom labs provide students with a modern facility in which to learn, question, discuss, and analyze theory and application of computer and information technology.
Requirements
Core Courses
| CS 160 | Introduction to Computer Principles | 3 |
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| CS 140 | Integrated Software Applications | 3 |
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| CS 240 | Advanced Office Applications | 3 |
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| CS 170 | Structured Programming | 3 |
| CS 230 | Data Analysis | 3 |
| CS 272 | Java Programming I | 3 |
| CS 325 | Networking | 3 |
| CS 342 | Database Development | 3 |
| CS 343 | Database Management | 3 |
| CS 365 | Information Systems Security | 3 |
| CS 381 | Junior Seminar | 1 |
| CS 420 | Systems Analysis Methods | 3 |
| CS 440 | Management of Information Systems | 3 |
| CS 481 | Senior Seminar I | 1 |
| CS 482 | Senior Seminar II | 1 |
CS 3XX/4XX
| | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 38 |
Plus one of the following courses:
| CS 180 | Object-Oriented Programming | 3 |
| CS 341 | Introduction to Web Development | 3 |
| CS 372 | Java Programming II | 3 |
| CS 373 | .NET Programming II | 3 |
| CS 472 | Mobile App Development | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Correlative Courses
| ACCT 201 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 202 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
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| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
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| ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Plus two of the following courses:
Total Credit Hours: 56
Note 1: CS 342 and CS 343 may be taken in the sophomore or junior years. CS 420 and CS 440 should be taken in the junior or senior year.
Note 2: The following courses are suggested because they address skills often sought by employers: COMM 312 and PHIL 251