Program Info
Program Description
The Computer Science program provides students with in-depth knowledge and skills in the field of computer science, including programming logic and algorithm design, software development using a variety of major modern languages, software engineering principles and methodologies, and security principles and methods. The program prepares students for both entry-level career opportunities and transfer opportunities to four-year universities. Students take core computer classes as well as the general education requirements and advanced math courses commonly required in Computer Science Bachelor degrees.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Operate a personal computer and productivity software installed on it, including Microsoft Office, file management, the Internet/Web, e-mail, and input/output/storage devices.
- Explain the importance of personal responsibility and security in a technological world, including copyright laws, netiquette, ethics, privacy issues, and security threats.
- Design and implement a computer program in any of a number of modern computer languages to meet required specifications.
- Design, create and manipulate an enterprise-scale database system.
- Analyze, design, implement, test, debug and document software systems of varying complexity.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the mathematics utilized in computer science.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to a diverse audience.
General Education
See General Education Requirements for details.
Program Requirements
| Course name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CIS-100: Introduction to Information Technology | 3.00 |
| CIS-111: SQL for Database Development | 3.00 |
| CIS-122: Web Internet Technologies | 3.00 |
| CIS-125: Principles of Programming Logic | 4.00 |
| CIS-130: C# Programming | 3.00 |
| CIS-170: C Programming | 3.00 |
| CIS-171: Java Programming | 3.00 |
| CIS-230: C++ Programming | 3.00 |
| CIS-271: Advanced Java | 4.00 |
| CIS-294: Software Engineering | 3.00 |
| Course name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
English Composition: Complete one: |
3.00 |
|
English Composition or Communication: Complete one |
3.00 |
| MATH-180: Calculus I | 5.00 |
| MATH-183: Calculus II | 5.00 |
| MATH-275: Discrete Mathematics | 4.00 |