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2024-2025 Shepherd University Catalog
Computer and Information Sciences Comprehensive, B.S.
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This comprehensive program provides students with the concepts and skills necessary to develop and manage state-of-the-art computer systems. The interdisciplinary nature of the program reflects the importance of computer and information sciences in virtually every kind of organization. Graduates of the program will be prepared to apply their knowledge professionally and to pursue graduate training.
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Curriculum for a Comprehensive Major in Computer and Information Sciences
Total hours required (including free electives), 120 Hours:
Math requirements for all concentrations, 6 Hours:
Core requirements*, 33 Hours:
Note(s):
* Must have a C average in core requirements.
Computer programming and information systems (CPIS) concentration, 40 Hours:
Required business and mathematics courses, 3 Hours:
Required CIS courses, 15 Hours:
Required electives, 15 Hours:
- Complete 15 credits to include CIS or MATH coursework numbered 300 or above, and ENGR or CPE coursework 200 or above.
Required free elective, 7 Hours:
- Any 7 add’l transfer or Shepherd credits
Four-Year Course Progression
Computer and Information Sciences, Computer Programming and Information Systems (CPIS) Concentration
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FIRST YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FIRST YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| CIS 100 |
1 |
Freshman Seminar (FYEX) |
1 |
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MATH 155 |
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Discrete Structures |
3 |
| CIS 102 |
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Microcomputer Applications |
3 |
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CIS 211 |
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Computer Language Concepts |
4 |
| CIS 104 |
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Introduction to Computer and Information Sciences |
3 |
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CIS 234 |
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Introduction to Networking |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
ENGL 101 |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
ENGL 104 |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
Lab Science (LS) |
4 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Lab Science (LS) |
4 |
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TOTAL |
14 |
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TOTAL |
17 |
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| FALL |
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SECOND YEAR |
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SPRING |
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SECOND YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| MATH 254 |
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Discrete Mathematics |
3 |
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MATH 205 |
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Calculus with Applications |
4 |
| CIS 287 |
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Systems Analysis and Design |
3 |
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CIS 321 |
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Data and File Structures |
4 |
| CIS 302 |
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Windows Programming |
3 |
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GSPE 210 |
2 |
Fitness for Life (WE) |
3 |
| CIS 314 |
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Advanced Computer Language Concepts |
4 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
History |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
Choose AR with advisor |
3 |
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TOTAL |
14 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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| FALL |
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THIRD YEAR |
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SPRING |
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THIRD YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| CIS 386 |
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Computer Organization |
4 |
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BADM 310 |
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Principles of Management |
3 |
| Required Elective |
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CIS/MATH 300 or above, ENGR/CPE 200 or above |
3 |
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MATH 314 |
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Statistics |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose SO-CK with advisor |
3 |
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CIS 388 |
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Datsbase Management Systems |
4 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose SO-GL or MD with advisor |
3 |
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CIS 418 |
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Management Information Systems |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose HM-GL or MD |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose HM-GL or MD with advisor |
3 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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| FALL |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| CIS 331 |
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Programming Language |
3 |
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MATH 354 |
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Operations Research |
3 |
| Required Elective |
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CIS/MATH 300 or above, ENGR/CPE 200 or above |
3 |
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CIS 485 |
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Directed Research in Computer and Information Sciences (WM and CP) |
3 |
| CIS 390 |
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Operating Systems |
3 |
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CIS 487 |
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Software Engineering |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose SO-GL or MD with advisor |
3 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
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TOTAL |
12 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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DEGREE TOTAL |
120 |
| February 10, 2016 |
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Cyber Security and Networking (CSN) concentration, 40 Hours:
Required CIS courses, 22 Hours:
Required electives, 12 Hours:
- Complete 12 credits to include CIS or MATH coursework numbered 300 or above, and ENGR or CPE coursework 200 or above.
Required free electives, 6 Hours:
- Any 6 add’l transfer or Shepherd elective credits
Four-Year Course Progression
Computer and Information Sciences, Cyber Security and Networking (CSN) Concentration
| FALL |
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FIRST YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FIRST YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| CIS 100 |
1 |
Freshman Seminar (FYEX) |
1 |
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CIS 211 |
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Computer Language Concepts |
3 |
| CIS 102 |
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Microcomputer Applications OR |
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CIS 240 |
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Introduction to Cyber Security |
3 |
| DATA 118 |
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Data Analytics Introduction |
3 |
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CIS 301 |
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Networking |
3 |
| CIS 104 |
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Introduction to Computer and Information Sciences |
3 |
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MATH 155 |
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Discrete Structures |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
ENGL 101 |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
ENGL 102 |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
History |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
13 |
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| FALL |
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SECOND YEAR |
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SPRING |
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SECOND YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| MATH 254 |
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Discrete Mathematics |
3 |
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MATH 205 |
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Calculus with Applications |
4 |
| CIS 287 |
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Systems Analysis and Design |
3 |
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CIS 372 |
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Introduction to Biometrics |
3 |
| CIS 314 |
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Advanced Computer Language Concepts |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Lab Science (LS) |
4 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
Lab Science (LS) |
4 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose SO-CK with advisor |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
Choose AR with advisor |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Wellness (WE) |
3 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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TOTAL |
17 |
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| FALL |
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THIRD YEAR |
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SPRING |
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THIRD YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| CIS 321 |
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Data and File Structures |
4 |
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CIS 390 |
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Operating Systems |
3 |
| CIS 386 |
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Computer Organization |
4 |
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MATH 314 |
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Statistics |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose SO-GL or MD with advisor |
3 |
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CIS 388 |
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Database Management Systems |
4 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose HM-GL or MD |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose SO-GL or MD with advisor |
3 |
| CIS 332 |
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Web Programming I |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose HM-GL or MD with advisor |
3 |
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TOTAL |
17 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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| FALL |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| CIS 423 |
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Server Operations Systems and System Programming |
3 |
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CIS 485 |
3 |
Directed Research in Computer and Information Sciences (WM and CP) |
3 |
| CIS 395 |
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Introduction to Cryptography and Computer Security |
3 |
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CIS 419 |
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Data Communication and Computer Networks |
3 |
| CIS 486 |
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Network Security |
4 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
4 |
| CIS 310 |
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Information Security |
3 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
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TOTAL |
13 |
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TOTAL |
13 |
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| 8/24/2020 |
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DEGREE TOTAL |
120 |
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