BS Computer Science - Information Systems Concentration
(Effective Fall 2009)

The computer science option allows the most flexibility in choosing technical electives. Students interested in graduate school should consider this option.

Computer Science Core
 Credits
CS1000: Explorations in Computing
1

CS1121: Introduction to Computer Science I

CS1122: Introduction to Computer Science II

 3
2
    OR

CS1131: Computer Science I

  4

CS1721: Object Oriented Design
1
CS2311: Discrete Structures
3
CS2321: Data Structures
3
CS2141: Software Development Using C/C++
3
CS3141: Team Software Project
3
CS3311: Formal Models of Computation
3
CS3421: Computer Organization
4
CS4000: Senior Seminar
3
CS4121: Programming Languages
3
CS4411: Introduction to Operating Systems
4
CS4421: Database Systems
3
CS4711: Software Processes and Management
3
CS4YYY: May be satisfied by CS4099
3/4
CS4ZZZ: May not be satisfied by CS4099
3/4

Technical Electives (The Technical Electives and the two CS4000-level cs electives must total 12 credits.)
4-6
Technical electives are courses (generally in computer science,mathematics, engineering, or business) oriented toward the design or use of computers. These must be approved by the student's advisor.


Computer Science Total:
 51-52


Business Core
BA2330: Accounting I
3
BA2340: Accounting II
3
BA3200: IS/IT Management
3
BA3700: Organizational Behavior
3

Select any one of the following seven BA courses:
BA3610: Operations Mangement
3
BA3580: Legal Environment of Business
3
BA3600: Quality Management
3
BA3650: Intellectual Property Law, Technology, Society, and Innovation
3
BA4600: Management of Technology and Innovation
3
BA4770: Human Resources Management
3
BA4790: Ecological Sustainability and Organizations
3
Business Requirements:
    18


Mathematics Core
MA1135 or MA 1160: Calculus for Life Sciences or Calculus with Technology I
4
MA2720: Statistical Methods 
4
Mathematics Subtotal:
8

HU3120     3

Lab. Science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Forestry, or Geology)
Note: Both lab and lecture component of a science are to be used towards this requirement.		  8-10

General Education Core
UN1001: Perspectives on Inquiry
3
UN1002: World Cultures
4
UN2001: Revisions
3
UN2002: Institutions
3
HASS requirements: include one of SS3510, SS3511 or SS3801
15

 
Co-Curricular Activities (PE activities, Certain FA, Certain AR, AF)       3 units
 
General Education Subtotal:
28

Free Electives
6-11
The purpose of these electives are to provide students with the opportunity to choose courses related to their own personal interests. These can be courses that enhance students' education in computing or broaden their education in other areas. Please see a Computer Science advisor regarding specific courses.

Total credits needed for graduation
123
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Last Updated: Friday, March 6, 2009