Computer and Information Sciences (B.A Degree)

Liberal Arts Core (46 hours)

Majors must take:

• COIN 235 - Introduction to Computer Science (4 hours) for the COIN requirement
• ECON 211 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 hours) for the social science requirement
• MATH 130 - Precalculus (4 hours) (and the necessary prerequisites) for the MATH requirement

Major Studies (46 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)
• MATH 231 - Discrete Structures (3 hours)
• ECON 212 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 hours)
• BUSI 211 - Principles of Accounting I (3 hours)
• BUSI 212 - Principles of Accounting II (3 hours)
• BUSI 313 - Principles of Marketing (3 hours)
• BUSI 317 - 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 where courses were transferred and programs are no longer available, the faculty may ask for material from other classes.

Major Electives (20 hours)

Any COINS, BUSI, or MATH courses at the 300 level or above (except BUSI 314 )

Note:

Students must also meet the Residency Requirements  described in this catalog.