Computer and Information Sciences (BA Degree)

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A major in Computer and Information Sciences consists of 66 hours and does not require a minor.

Computer and Information Sciences (66 hours) + Liberal Arts Core (48-49 hours)

Liberal Arts Core (48-49 hours)

See Liberal Arts Core (LAC) for all bachelor degrees ; must include the following courses:

COIN 235 - Introduction to Computer Science (4 hours)
ECON 211 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 hours)
MATH 110 - Extended College Algebra (4 hours) or higher

Major Studies (43 hours)

COIN 315 - Data Structure Analysis (4 hours)
COIN 325 - Java I with Elementary Data Structures (4 hours)
COIN 332 - Applied Networking (4 hours)
COIN 333 - Applied Systems (4 hours)
COIN 495 - Systems Analysis and Software Design (3 hours)
COIN 496 - Senior Portfolio Review (0 hours) *
COIN 497 - Senior Project Design (1 hours)
COIN 498 - Senior Project Construction (1 hours)
COIN 499 - Senior Project Implementation/Defense (1 hours)
MATH 209 - Calculus for Business (3 hours)
MATH 213 - Probability and Statistics (3 hours)
ECON 212 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 hours)
ACCT 210 - Principles of Accounting I (3 hours)
ACCT 211 - Principles of Accounting II (3 hours)
MRKT 310 - Principles of Marketing (3 hours)
MGMT 310 - Principles of Management (3 hours)

* Portfolio

The purpose of COIN 496 Senior Portfolio Review is to determine if the student has the appropriate course depth in introductory COIN coursework to begin his/her senior project series. The BA student shall create a portfolio that must include: (1) at least three papers on ethical, legal, or social issues in computing, (2) at least four programs (one from each of COIN 315 , COIN 325 , COIN 332 , and COIN 333 ), and (3) at least two presentations. In the case where courses were transferred and programs are no longer available, the faculty may ask for material from other classes.

Major Electives (23 hours)

8 hours of COINS electives at the 300/400 level required. The additional 15 hours may come from any COIN, ACCT, BUSI, ECON, MGMT or MRKT courses at the 300 level or above (except BUSI 314 )

Suggested Tracks

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All students must have at least 125 hours to graduate. Students must meet the Residency Requirements described in this catalog.

Computer and Information Sciences (BA Degree)

Computer and Information Sciences (66 hours) + Liberal Arts Core (48-49 hours)

Liberal Arts Core (48-49 hours)

Major Studies (43 hours)

* Portfolio

Major Electives (23 hours)

Suggested Tracks

Networking (12 hours)

Systems (12 hours)

IT Management (9 hours)

Human Computer Interface (10 hours)

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