Introduction
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems (BSIS) program is designed to prepare students to manage computers, networks, and other complex information systems. In this program students will learn to design, build, and maintain critical information systems which serve the technology needs of today's businesses. The program covers network infrastructure design and support, project management, e-commerce and business solutions, physical and virtual security, and systems integration.
Students majoring in Computer Information Systems choose electives in programming, business practices, or project management. Students will gain hands-on experience through individual and team-based projects. Enterprise Project courses provide additional applicable experience in live environments.
Graduates are prepared for entry level positions such as systems analyst, network administrator, project manager, systems administrator, DevOps engineer, security analyst, cloud systems administrator and more.
Program Overview
Students participate in courses which are taught using active learning methods. Teaching techniques include lectures, class discussions, debates, student presentations, individual and group activities, creative assessments, various labs and assignments, and more. Additionally, students work individually and in teams on supervised projects in which they apply related concepts. The program is 12 quarters in length and requires a minimum of three years to complete.
Program Objectives
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems (BSIS) degree are expected to be able to:
- Analyze business technology needs and develop supporting network infrastructure plans
- Administer networks and integrated systems implementing a variety of networking technologies and various operating systems
- Develop and implement appropriate security measures for physical and virtual servers and networks
- Plan, design, implement, and supervise technical and non-technical projects
- Make appropriate business-related decisions regarding the use of electronic commerce systems, cloud computing, mobile devices and other emerging technologies
- Effectively communicate in a professional setting
- Produce professional-quality specifications, models, and other documents
- Utilize technical and non-technical expertise in team-based, collaborative environments
- Demonstrate effective problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
BSIS Program Requirements
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General Education Courses
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45 Credits
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Information Systems Core Courses
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128 Credits
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| Other Required Courses |
7 Credits |
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Total Required for BS in Computer Information Systems
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180 Credits
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General Education (45 credits)
Foundational Required Courses (23 credits)
| ENG110 | Introduction to English Composition | 4 credits |
| ENG210 | Persuasive & Professional Writing | 4 credits |
| FAC105 | Leadership & Problem Solving | 3 credits |
| FAC120 | Spoken Communications | 3 credits |
| FAC125 | Collaborative & Interpersonal Communications | 3 credits |
| HUM205 | Ethics | 3 credits |
| SSC101 | Educational Learning Theories | 3 credits |
Mathematics (12 credits)
Required courses:
| MAT101 | Mathematics for the Computer Sciences | 3 credits |
| MAT105 | College Algebra | 3 credits |
And complete two of the following:
| MAT125 | Geometry | 3 credits |
| MAT150 | Trigonometry | 3 credits |
| MAT200 | Math-Based Codes, Cyphers & Secrets | 3 credits |
| MAT210 | Linear Algebra | 3 credits |
| MAT250 | Calculus | 3 credits |
| MAT260 | Statistics | 3 credits |
Elective General Education (10 credits)
Complete an additional 10 credits from the following:
| ENG311 | Principles of Creative Writing | 2 credits |
| FAC101 | Art Appreciation | 2 credits |
| FAC130 | Character Design | 2 credits |
| FAC135 | 3D Printing | 2 credits |
| FAC201 | Music Appreciation | 2 credits |
| FAC210 | Music Composition | 2 credits |
| HUM160 | Ancient Mythology | 2 credits |
| HUM200 | The Imagination of Horror in Media | 2 credits |
| LIT110 | Science Fiction Through Literature | 2 credits |
| LIT120 | Comics as Literature | 2 credits |
| LIT130 | Literary Masters | 2 credits |
| LNG110 | Survey of Foreign Language | 2 credits |
| MAT125 | Geometry | 3 credits |
| MAT150 | Trigonometry | 3 credits |
| MAT200 | Math-Based Codes, Cyphers & Secrets | 3 credits |
| MAT210 | Linear Algebra | 3 credits |
| MAT250 | Calculus | 3 credits |
| MAT260 | Statistics | 3 credits |
| MTM140 | Basics of Film | 2 credits |
| PSC115 | Introduction to Biology | 2 credits |
| PSC201 | Astronomy | 2 credits |
| PSC226 | Introductory Physics | 2 credits |
| PSC230 | Introduction to Chemistry | 2 credits |
| SSC150 | Introductory Psychology | 2 credits |
| SSC272 | United States Government | 2 credits |
| SSC322 | Conflict & Negotiation | 2 credits |
| SSC351 | Introduction to Intellectual Property | 2 credits |
Information Systems Courses (128 credits)
Introductory Core Courses (29 credits)
| BIT105 | Professional Productivity Toolkit | 2 credits |
| BIT125 | Introduction to Technology Management | 4 credits |
| CSC105 | Using Modern Operating Systems | 2 credits |
| CSC110 | Introduction to Computer Science | 4 credits |
| CSC150 | Object Oriented Programming & Design | 6 credits |
| CSC125 | Logical and Computational Thinking | 3 credits |
| CSC210 | Introduction to Web Presentation & Development | 2 credits |
| DBT130 | Databases I | 4 credits |
| ITH215 | Networking I | 2 credits |
Advanced Core Courses (65 credits)
| BIT221 | Server Administration I: Windows Server | 4 credits |
| BIT224 | Server Administration II: Linux | 3 credits |
| BIT228 | Server Administration III: Web | 3 credits |
| BIT281 | Hardware Systems | 2 credits |
| BIT300 | Development and Operations | 3 credits |
| BIT320 | Shell & Administrative Scripting | 2 credits |
| BIT351 | Virtual Systems | 4 credits |
| BIT360 | Applied Systems Operations & Disaster Recovery | 3 credits |
| BIT380 | Integrated Business Solutions | 4 credits |
| DBT230 | Databases II | 4 credits |
| ITH216 | Networking II | 4 credits |
| ITS320 | Systems, Network & Physical Security | 3 credits |
| ITS380 | Auditing, Governance & Compliance | 3 credits |
| ITS390 | Hacking, Forensics & Countermeasures | 3 credits |
| MGT320 | Iterative Project Management | 4 credits |
Complete one set of courses from the following
| CSC160 | Application Development | 4 credits |
| PRO100 | Introductory Software Projects | 2 credits |
| CSC180 | Open Source Platforms Development | 4 credits |
| PRO100 | Introductory Software Projects | 2 credits |
| CSC240 | Business Web Development | 4 credits |
| PRO240 | Business Web Development Project | 2 credits |
| MGT301 | Project Management | 4 credits |
| PRO301 | Project Management in Practice | 2 credits |
And complete 10 credits from the following:
| CSC140 | Dynamic & Scripting Languages | 3 credits |
| CSC171 | Mobile Application Development | 3 credits |
| CSC181 | Scripting and Automation | 3 credits |
| CSC195 | C++ Programming I | 3 credits |
| CSC196 | C++ Programming II | 3 credits |
| GAT120 | Topics in Game Development | 2 credits |
| GAT185 | Introduction to Game Engines | 3 credits |
| MGT200 | Product Management | 4 credits |
| MGT301 | Project Management | 4 credits |
| MOA141 | Introduction to Information Modeling | 3 credits |
| MTM210 | Introduction to User Experience Design | 4 credits |
| MTM282 | Interactive Web Development | 4 credits |
| MTM320 | Advanced Web Scripting | 4 credits |
| MTM370 | Front-End Implementation | 4 credits |
| PRO301 | Project Management in Practice | 2 credits |
Project Core Courses (34 credits)
| PRO221 | Server Administration I: Windows Server Project | 2 credits |
| PRO224 | Server Administration II Project | 2 credits |
| PRO300 | Development and Operations Project | 2 credits |
| PRO321 | Systems, Network & Physical Security Project | 2 credits |
| PRO330 | Networking & Telecommunications in Business Project | 2 credits |
| PRO335 | Persistence Project | 2 credits |
| PRO352 | Virtualization Project | 2 credits |
| PRO381 | Integrated Business Solutions Project | 2 credits |
| PRO390 | Capstone Project | 4 credits |
| PRO430 | Projects in Web Security | 2 credits |
| PRO491 | Enterprise Projects II | 6 credits |
| PRO492 | Enterprise Projects III | 6 credits |
Other Required Courses (7 credits)
| BUS101 | Personal Finance | 3 credits |
| BUS110 | Principles of Finance | 1 credits |
| NEU100 | College Success Strategies | 1 credits |
| NEU200 | Career Readiness | 2 credits |