Computer Information
Science Welcomes You
Program Mission:
The Computer Information Science (CIS) department provides
opportunities for a broad undergraduate education in the many aspects
of computer hardware and software. The program offers courses of
instruction that develop a thorough understanding of current methods
used in the design and implementation of information technology
based solutions.
Fundamental Values:
Pursuant to the department's educational mission,
the faculty:
- Maintains the currency of the curriculum through ongoing research
and consultation with industry representatives.
- Engages in professional
development that allows its members to remain current in their
fields and to provide technological leadership to the university
community.
- Is committed to the success of its students, both during and
after college.
Program Goals:
The Computer Information
Science program will produce graduates who:
- Understand and can utilize core information technologies.
- Can analyze, design, and implement effective technology based solutions.
- Have requisite communication and quantitative skills.
- Work effectively as team members.
- Are prepared to be successful in a multicultural-global society.
- Are committed to lifelong personal and professional development.
- Conduct themselves in an honorable and ethical manner.
The Department offers the following curricula
options:
Bachelor of Science in CIS The
six Bachelor of Science in CIS alternatives prepare the student for
graduate school or entry-level positions such as systems programmer,
systems analyst, applications programmer, database administrator, bioinformatics
specialist, computer forensics analyst, user support specialist, network
administrator, or website administrator.
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- Information Technology
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- Information Systems
- Information Technology and Information Systems are distinguished
by selected courses that develop the student’s understanding
of an organization’s information requirements and procedures
for designing and implementing an information system that will
facilitate its management.
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- Computational Mathematics
- Computational Mathematics meets the requirements for a double
major in Computer Information Science and Mathematics. The
student takes CIS and mathematics classes that develop an expertise
in applied mathematics and the theoretical foundations of computer
science. Such knowledge is required to design and implement
computer solutions for a wide range of problems encountered
in science and engineering
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- Bioinformatics
- Bioinformatics provides for a double major in Computer Information
Science and Biology. Bioinformatics is an emerging discipline
that is concerned with designing and implementing computational
algorithms for managing, processing, and analyzing databases
of genetic sequences.
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- Computer Forensics
- Computer Forensics fulfills the requirements for a double
major in Computer Information Science and Criminal Justice
Administration. Cyber attacks, hacking, and other computer-based
criminal activities cost businesses and government organizations
billions of dollars each year. Computer Forensics involves
techniques for securing computer networks as a precaution against
criminal threat. In addition, it includes the identification,
extraction, preservation, and documentation of computer evidence
for the purpose of identifying and prosecuting perpetrators
of computer-based crime.
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- Computer Technology
- The Computer Technology option not only meets the requirements
for a Bachelor of Science in CIS, but also qualifies the student
for an Associate of Science degree in Computer Aided Drafting
and Design (CADD).
In addition to these options, the Computer Information
Science Department and the School of Business Administration have
developed a curriculum alternative that will qualify the student
for a Bachelor of Science in CIS, along with a Bachelor of Business
Administration degree with a selected emphasis such as accounting,
finance and economics, marketing, management, international business,
or general business.
Associate
of Science in CIS - Information Systems
Minors in CIS - Three Options
A Minor or Associate of Science provides the student pursuing some other major
with a credential and expertise in computing, an enhancement that is becoming
increasingly important in almost every area of science, education, business,
and the arts.
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- Associate of Science in CIS
- Information Systems
- The Associate of Science degree demonstrates substantially
more commitment to the field than just a minor.
The associate degree is often seen as a step along the
way toward an ultimate goal of attaining one of the B.S.
in CIS degree options.
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- Network Systems Administration
Minor
- The Network Systems Administration alternatives are designed
to provide the student with the knowledge base necessary for
managing local/wide area computer networks, as well as being
able to provide user support and training in the area of personal
computer hardware and application software.
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- Information Systems Minor
- Information Systems includes courses that develop the student’s
understanding of an organization’s information requirements
and procedures for designing and implementing an information
system that will facilitate its management
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- Website Administration Minor
- The Website Administration curriculum focuses on the knowledge
and skills needed to build and provide on-going support for
an Internet website.
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