Software Major
The School of Computing and Information Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology as a single major with a strong foundation in the theory of Computer Science.
Prerequisites
All students must have completed the following courses (or equivalent) prior to starting the BS in Information Technology program.
| CGS 2518 | Computer Data Analysis | MAC 1147 | Pre-calculus Trigonometry |
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CGS 2060 | Intro to Microcomputers |
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MAC 1140 | Pre-calculus Algebra |
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CGS 2100 | Intro to Micro for Business | MAD 2104 | Discrete Math |
| COP 2210 | Programming I | PSY 2012 | Introductory Psychology |
Interdisciplinary Credits
Nine credits must be taken outside SCIS. These credits must be selected from the courses for a minor or certificate in another discipline. All nine credits must be taken from the same minor or certificate.
Core Courses
All students must complete all of the following courses:
| CEN 3721 | Human Computer Interaction | COP 3337 | Programming II |
| CGS 1920 | Introduction to Computing | CDA 3103 | Fundamentals of Computer Sys. |
| CGS 3092 | Prof. Ethics and Social Issues | COP 3530 | Data Structures |
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CGS 3095 | Technology in the Global Arena | COP 4338 | Programming III |
| CGS 3767 | Computer Operating Systems | COP 4703 | Info Storage and Retrieval |
| CGS 4285 | Applied Computer Networking | COP 4814 | Component-Based Software Dev. |
| CGS 4854 | Web Site Construction and Mgmt. | ENC 3213 | Prof. & Technical Writing |
| CNT 4403 | Computing and Network Security |
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ENC 3249 | Prof. & Technical Writing for CS |
Elective Courses
All students must take two elective courses. Students must select one area of concentration and take two courses in that area.
| System Administration Area | |||
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| CIS 4431 | IT Automation | CTS 4348 | Unix Admin |
| Network Administration Area | |||
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| CNT 4504 | Network Administration | CNT 4513 | Data Communication |
| Application Development Area | |||
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| COP 4005 | Windows Programming for IT | COP 4813 | Web Application Programming |
| COP 4655 | Mobile Application Development |
| Database Administration Area | |||
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| COP 4722 | DB Survey | CTS 4408 | DB Admin |
Free Electives
All students must complete additional general elective courses to reach a minimum of 120 total credits. Prerequisites can count as general electives.
