Computer and Information Technology Comprehensive, B.S.

Curriculum for a Comprehensive Major in Computer and Information Technology

This discipline not only expands support systems but also covers other aspects of the business world. A mix of skills along with technical proficiency is important in real world applications.

Specific Core Curriculum requirement:

MATH 155 - Discrete Structures (3 cr)

Required courses, 36 Hours:

(A C average is required in core coursework)

CIS 100 - Freshman Seminar (1 cr)
CIS 102 - Microcomputer Applications (3 cr)
CIS 104 - Introduction to Computer and Information Sciences (3 cr)
CIS 211 - Computer Language Concepts (3 cr)
CIT 234 - Introduction to Networking (3 cr)
CIS 287 - System Analysis and Design (3 cr)
CIT 385 - Computer System Design (4 cr)
CIT 388 - Database Management Systems (4 cr)
CIT 332 - Web Programming (3 cr)
CIT 419 - Data Communication and Computer Networks (3 cr)
MATH 314 - Statistics (3 cr)
CIS 485 - Directed Research in Computer and Information Sciences (3 cr)

Biometrics and information security concentration, 16 Hours:

CIS 423 - Server Operation Systems and System Programming (3 cr)
CIT 372 - Introduction to Biometrics (3 cr)
CIT 310 - Information Security (3 cr)
CIT 418 - Management Information Systems (3 cr)
CIT 486 - Network Security (4 cr)

Required elective courses, 15 Hours:

Complete 15 credits of any CIS/CIT coursework 300 or above, including MATH 254 .

Four-Year Course Progression

Computer and Information Technology (CIT), Biometrics and Security Concentration
FALL		FIRST YEAR		SPRING		FIRST YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
CIS 100	1	Freshman Seminar (FYEX)	1	MATH 155		Discrete Structures	3
CIS 102		Microcomputer Applications	3	CIS 211		Computer Language Concepts	4
CIS 104		Introduction to Computer and Information Sciences	3	CIS 234		Introduction to Networking	3
Core Curriculum	1	ENGL 101	3	Core Curriculum	1	ENGL 104	3
Core Curriculum	1	Life Science (LS)	4	Core Curriculum	1	Life Sciences (LS)	4
		TOTAL	14			TOTAL	17

FALL		SECOND YEAR		SPRING		SECOND YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
MATH 314		Statistics (MA)	3	CIS 310		Information Security	3
CIS 287		System Analysis and Design	3	CIS 385		Computer System Design	4
CIS 332		Web Programming	3	GSPE 210	2	Fitness for LIfe (WE)	3
Core Curriculum	1	History	3	Core Curriculum	2	Choose SO-CK with advisor	3
Core Curriculum	1	Choose AR with advisor	3	Core Curriculum	2	Choose HM-GL or MD with advisor	3
		TOTAL	15			TOTAL	16

FALL		THIRD YEAR		SPRING		THIRD YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
CIT 372		Introduction to Biometrics	3	CIT 418		Management Information Systems	3
CIT 388		Database Management Systems	4	CIS 423		Server Operation Systems and System Programming	3
CIS 390		Operating Systems	3	Elective		Elective	3
Core Curriculum	2	Choose HM-GL or MD	3	Core Curriculum	2	Choose SO-GL or MD with advisor	3
Core Curriculum	2	Choose SO-GL or MD with advisor	3	Core Curriculum	2	Choose SO-GL or MD with advisor	3
		TOTAL	16			TOTAL	15

FALL		FOURTH YEAR		SPRING		FOURTH YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
CIT 419		Data Communication and Computer Networks	3	CIS 485	3	Directed Research in Computer and Information Sciences (WM and CP)	3
Elective		Elective	3	CIS 486		Network Security	3
Elective		Elective	3	Elective		Elective	3
Elective		Elective	2	Elective		Elective	3
Core Curriculum	2	Core Curriulum	3			TOTAL	12
		TOTAL	14
8/15/11						DEGREE TOTAL	120

Information technology concentration, 15 Hours:

BADM 310 - Principles of Management (3 cr)
CIT 310 - Information Security (3 cr)
CIT 361 - E-Commerce (3 cr)
BADM 345 - Business Communications (3 cr)
CIT 418 - Management Information Systems (3 cr)

Required elective courses, 15 Hours:

Complete 15 credits of any CIS/CIT coursework 300 or above, including MATH 254 .

Four-Year Course Progression

Computer and Information Technology, Information Technology (IT) Concentration
FALL		FIRST YEAR		SPRING		FIRST YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
CIS 100	1	Freshman Seminar (FYEX)	1	MATH 155		Discrete Structures	3
CIS 102		Microcomputer Applications	3	CIS 211		Computer Language Concepts	4
CIS 104		Introduction to Computer and Information Sciences	3	CIT 234		Introduction to Networking	3
Core Curriculum	1	ENGL 101	3	Core Curriculum	1	ENGL 104	3
Core Curriculum	1	Life Science (LS)	4	Core Curriculum	1	Life Sciences (LS)	4
		TOTAL	14			TOTAL	17

FALL		SECOND YEAR		SPRING		SECOND YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
MATH 314		Statistics (MA)	3	CIS 310		Information Security	3
CIS 287		System Analysis and Design	3	CIS 385		Computer System Design	4
CIS 332		Web Programming	3	BADM 310		Principles of Management	3
Core Curriculum	1	History	3	Core Curriculum	2	Choose SO-CK with advisor	3
Core Curriculum	1	Choose AR with advisor	3	Core Curriculum	2	Choose HM-GL or MD with advisor	3
		TOTAL	15			TOTAL	16

FALL		THIRD YEAR		SPRING		THIRD YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
CIT 388		Database Management Systems	4	CIT 361		E-Commerce	3
BADM 345		Business Communications	3	CIT 418		Management Information Systems	3
Core Curriculum	2	Choose HM-GL or MD	3	Elective		Elective	3
Core Curriculum	2	Choose SO-GL or MD with advisor	3	Elective		Elective	3
GSPE 210	2	Fitness for LIfe (WE)	3	Core Curriculum	2	Choose SO-GL or MD with advisor	3
		TOTAL	16			TOTAL	15

FALL		FOURTH YEAR		SPRING		FOURTH YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
CIT 419		Data Communication and Computer Networks	3	CIS 485	3	Directed Research in Computer and Information Sciences (WM and CP)	3
Elective		Elective	3	Elective		Elective	3
Elective		Elective	3	Elective		Elective	3
Elective		Elective	2	Elective		Elective	3
Elective		Elective	3			TOTAL	12
		TOTAL	14
						DEGREE TOTAL	120
8/15/11

Web programming and design concentration, 15 Hours:

CIT 334 - Web Programming II (3 cr)
GRDS 200 - Design Process and Form (3 cr)
GRDS 250 - Design for Digital Media (3 cr)
CIT 418 - Management Information Systems (3 cr)
CIT 450 - Web Design Studio (3 cr)

Required elective courses, 15 Hours:

Complete 15 credits of any CIS/CIT coursework 300 or above, including MATH 254 .

Four-Year Course Progression

Computer and Information Technology, Web Programming and Design (WPD) Concentration
FALL		FIRST YEAR		SPRING		FIRST YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
CIS 100	1	Freshman Seminar (FYEX)	1	MATH 155		Discrete Structures	3
CIS 102		Microcomputer Applications	3	CIS 211		Computer Language Concepts	4
CIS 104		Introduction to Computer and Information Sciences	3	CIT 234		Introduction to Networking	3
Core Curriculum	1	ENGL 101	3	Core Curriculum	1	ENGL 104	3
Core Curriculum	1	Life Science (LS)	4	Core Curriculum	1	LIfe Sciences (LS)	4
		TOTAL	14			TOTAL	17

FALL		SECOND YEAR		SPRING		SECOND YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
MATH 314		Statistics (MA)	3	CIT 334		Web Programming II	3
CIS 287		Systems Analysis and Design	3	CIT 385		Computer System Design	4
CIS 332		Web Programming	3	GRDS 200		Design Process and Form	3
Core Curriculum	1	History	3	Core Curriculum	2	Choose SO-CK with advisor	3
Core Curriculum	1	Choose AR with advisor	3	GSPE 210	2	Fitness for LIfe (WE)	3
		TOTAL	15			TOTAL	16

FALL		THIRD YEAR		SPRING		THIRD YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
CIT 388		Database Management Systems	4	CIT 418		Management Information Systems	3
GRDS 250		Design for Digital Media	3	Elective		Elective	3
Core Curriculum	2	Choose HM-GL or MD	3	Core Curriculum	2	Choose SO-GL or MD with advisor	3
Core Curriculum	2	Choose SO-GL or MD with advisor	3	Core Curriculum	2	Choose HM-GL or MD with advisor	3
Elective		Elective	2	Elective		Elective	3
		TOTAL	15			TOTAL	15

FALL		FOURTH YEAR		SPRING		FOURTH YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
CIT 419		Data Communication and Computer Networks	3	CIS 450		Web Design Studio	3
Elective		Elective	3	CIS 485	3	Directed Research in Computer and Information Sciences (WM and CP)	3
Elective		Elective	3	Elective		Elective	3
Elective		Elective	3	Elective		Elective	4
Elective		Elective	3			TOTAL	13
		TOTAL	15
8/15/11						DEGREE TOTAL	120

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Computer and Information Technology Comprehensive, B.S.

Curriculum for a Comprehensive Major in Computer and Information Technology

Specific Core Curriculum requirement:

Required courses, 36 Hours:

Biometrics and information security concentration, 16 Hours:

Required elective courses, 15 Hours:

Four-Year Course Progression

Information technology concentration, 15 Hours:

Required elective courses, 15 Hours:

Four-Year Course Progression

Web programming and design concentration, 15 Hours:

Required elective courses, 15 Hours:

Four-Year Course Progression