Majoring in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
In addition to University and College requirements, the following Department requirements must be completed:
- Computer Science
- 45 semester hours including: CS 106, CS 121, CS 206, CS 216, CS 302, CS 350 or EE 311, CS 380, CS 406, and CS 519;
- One course from each of the following groups of courses: CS 310 or CS 405; CS 514 or CS 521; CS 343 or CS 550;
- At least 24 semester hours must be at or above the 300 level;
- A grade of C or better is required in all computer science courses submitted in fulfillment of the major requirements.
- Mathematics - MTH 120, MTH 121, MTH122, MTH 207, MTH 223, and MTH 325
- Science
- A two-semester sequence (eight semester hours) in laboratory science for science majors
- Two additional one-semester courses in science; one or both of these additional science courses may be replaced by one or both of the following courses emphasizing quantitative methods: IE 313, IE 314.
Computer Information Systems
- Computer Science
- 33 semester hours including: CS 106, CS 121, CIS 203, CS 206, CS 310, CS 343, CS 403, and CS 405.(CS 406 is strongly recommended)
- At least 21 hours must be at or above the 300 level
- A grade of C or better is required in all computer science and computer information systems courses presented in fulfillment of the major requirements
- Mathematics - MTH 105 (or equivalent) and either MTH 115 or MTH 121 (MTH 116 or MTH 121 is recommended), and MTH 120.
- Statistics - QM 262 and QM 263 (or equivalents).
- Accounting - ATG 157 and ATG 158.
- Business - BMA 352
- Economics - ECO 221 (or ECO 100)
- Finance - FIN 322
- Psychology - PSY 103 (or PSY 104)
- Supporting Area - Each computer information systems major must select a minor, or at least 18 semester hours in an approved sequence of courses in a supporting area; at least 12 of these hours must be above the freshman level. A frequent choice of is the business administration minor. Several other options exist and interested students should consult with their major advisor for assistance in selecting one suitable to their goals and needs. Students should also consult the department offering the minor. Students choosing the business administration minor must have that choice approved by the College of Business Administration.