Bachelor of Science in Information Systems

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Bachelor of Science in Information Systems

  • Course description The principle objective of the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems program is to teach students state of the art computer concepts. This will prepare them for programmer/analyst, database management, web development, networking, internetworking and security positions.

    Students are expected to demonstrate basic computer skills in order to succeed in Bachelor of Science in Information Systems program. Therefore, CIS 105: Introduction to Computer Information Systems is a prerequisite to the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems. Students may fulfill this requirement through several different options: successful completion of the course, transfer credit or successful completion of a challenge examination.

    Also available: a Master of Science in Information Systems, an Executive Graduate Certificate, a Diploma in Information Systems, an Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems and Associate in Arts in Information Systems.

    The average time to complete this undergraduate program attending on a part-time basis, 9.0 credit hours per quarter, is 60 months.

    Within this curriculum, students have the option of choosing a concentration in:

        * Computer Security
        * Database Developer
        * Database Management
        * Homeland Security and Information Systems
        * Internetworking Technology
        * Networking
        * Programming
        * Security Administration
        * Web Development

       
          Area 1: Core Component


          Required for all concentrations
          ACC 100
          Accounting I
          BUS 100
          Introduction to Business
          CIS 110
          Computer Programming Design
          ENG 115
          English Composition
          MAT 105
          Introduction to College Mathematics

          22.5 Credit Hours
       

          Area 2: Major Component

          CIS 111
          Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems
          CIS 155
          Operating System
          CIS 175
          Introduction to Networking
          CIS 210
          Systems Analysis and Development
          CIS 212
          System Modeling Theory
          CIS 222
          Computer Ethics

          27.0 Credit Hours
       
          Area 2: Concentration

          Students must choose one of the following Area II Concentration Components to complete the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems:
       

          Area 3: General Studies Component

          ENG 215
          Research and Writing
          ENG 240
          Communication for Business and the Professions
          HUM 100
          Introduction to Art, Music, and Literature
          HUM 101
          The Origins of Western Culture
          HUM 200
          Logic
          Choose 1 of these 2 courses
          SCI 110
          Introduction to Physical Science
          SCI 115
          Introduction to Biology
          HUM 400
          Religion and Philosophy
          MAT 300
          Statistics
          Choose 1 of these 2 courses
          ECO 405
          Economic Problems and Issues
          POL 300
          Contemporary International Problems
          Choose 1 of these 2 courses
          PSY 100
          The Individual and Society
          PSY 105
          Introduction to Psychology
          SOC 100
          Introduction to Sociology
          SOC 300
          Sociology of Developing Countries

          54.0 Credit Hours
       
          Area 4: Elective Component

          These courses are selected in consultation with the Academic Advisor.

          These courses are selected in consultation with the Academic Advisor.

          45.0 Credit Hours

       
          Concentration in: Computer Security

          CIS 293
          Administering Desktop Clients
          CIS 333
          Networking Security Fundamentals
          CIS 417
          Computer Forensics
          CIS 462
          Security Strategy and Policy
          CIS 499
          Senior Seminar in Information Systems
          SEC 305
          Computer Security
          SEC 405
          Computer CSI

          Concentration Total: 31.5 Credit Hours
       
          Concentration in: Database Developer

          CIS 219
          Database Management Systems
          CIS 276
          SQL Programming
          CIS 305
          PL/SQL Programming
          CIS 323
          PL/SQL Program Units
          CIS 427
          Build Internet Applications I
          CIS 435
          Build Internet Applications II
          CIS 499
          Senior Seminar in Information Systems

          Concentration Total: 31.5 Credit Hours
       
          Concentration in: Database Management
          CIS 219
          Database Management Systems
          CIS 276
          SQL Programming
          CIS 305
          PL/SQL Programming
          CIS 434
          Database Fundamentals I
          CIS 444
          Database Fundamental II
          CIS 474
          Data Warehousing
          CIS 499
          Senior Seminar in Information Systems

          Concentration Total: 31.5 Credit Hours
       
          Concentration in: Homeland Security and Information Systems
          CIS 333
          Networking Security Fundamentals
          CIS 359
          Disaster Recovery
          CIS 462
          Security Strategy and Policy
          CIS 499
          Senior Seminar in Information Systems
          SEC 310
          Homeland Security Organization and Administration
          SEC 402
          Information Warfare and Homeland Security
          SEC 460
          Case Studies in Current Homeland Security Issues

          Concentration Total: 31.5 Credit Hours
       
          Concentration in: Internetworking Technology

          CIS 337
          Internetworking Basics
          CIS 339
          Internetworking Design
          CIS 422
          Secure Converged Wide Area Networks
          CIS 411
          Advanced Routing
          CIS 413
          Internetworking Switching
          Choose 1 of these 2 courses
          CIS 418
          Advanced Internetworking Design
          CIS 426
          Optimizing Converged Networks
          CIS 499
          Senior Seminar in Information Systems

          Concentration Total: 31.5 Credit Hours
       
          Concentration in: Networking
          CIS 293
          Administering Desktop Clients
          CIS 332
          Network Server Administration
          CIS 341
          Security Design in a Network Server Environment
          CIS 401
          Network Server Implementation
          CIS 408
          Network Infrastructure Planning
          CIS 409
          Directory Services Infrastructure
          CIS 499
          Senior Seminar in Information Systems

          Concentration Total: 31.5 Credit Hours
       
          Concentration in: Programming
          Choose 1 of these 2 courses
          CIS 276
          SQL Programming
          CIS 219
          Database Management Systems
          CIS 242
          C++ Programming
          CIS 326
          Object-Oriented Programming I
          CIS 328
          Object-Oriented Programming II
          CIS 406
          JAVA Programming I
          CIS 407
          JAVA Programming II
          CIS 499
          Senior Seminar in Information Systems

          Concentration Total: 31.5 Credit Hours
       
          Concentration in: Security Administration
          CIS 333
          Networking Security Fundamentals
          CIS 343
          Implementing Internet / Intranet Firewalls
          CIS 359
          Disaster Recovery
          CIS 417
          Computer Forensics
          CIS 419
          Database Security
          CIS 462
          Security Strategy and Policy
          CIS 499
          Senior Seminar in Information Systems

          Concentration Total: 31.5 Credit Hours
       
          Concentration in: Web Development
          Choose 1 of these 2 courses
          CIS 276
          SQL Programming
          CIS 219
          Database Management Systems
          CIS 209
          Web Page Development I
          CIS 309
          Web Page Development II
          CIS 340
          Web Design
          CIS 440
          Advanced Web Design
          CIS 493
          Creating Web Databases
          CIS 499
          Senior Seminar in Information Systems

          Concentration Total: 31.5 Credit Hours

    180.0 Minimum Total Hours Required

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