Course descriptionThe principle objective of the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems program is to teach students state of the art computer concepts. This will prepare them for programmer/analyst, database management, web development, networking, internetworking and security positions.
Students are expected to demonstrate basic computer skills in order to succeed in Bachelor of Science in Information Systems program. Therefore, CIS 105: Introduction to Computer Information Systems is a prerequisite to the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems. Students may fulfill this requirement through several different options: successful completion of the course, transfer credit or successful completion of a challenge examination.
Also available: a Master of Science in Information Systems, an Executive Graduate Certificate, a Diploma in Information Systems, an Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems and Associate in Arts in Information Systems.
The average time to complete this undergraduate program attending on a part-time basis, 9.0 credit hours per quarter, is 60 months.
Within this curriculum, students have the option of choosing a concentration in:
* Computer Security
* Database Developer
* Database Management
* Homeland Security and Information Systems
* Internetworking Technology
* Networking
* Programming
* Security Administration
* Web Development
Area 1: Core Component
Required for all concentrations
ACC 100
Accounting I
BUS 100
Introduction to Business
CIS 110
Computer Programming Design
ENG 115
English Composition
MAT 105
Introduction to College Mathematics
22.5 Credit Hours
Area 2: Major Component
CIS 111
Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems
CIS 155
Operating System
CIS 175
Introduction to Networking
CIS 210
Systems Analysis and Development
CIS 212
System Modeling Theory
CIS 222
Computer Ethics
27.0 Credit Hours
Area 2: Concentration
Students must choose one of the following Area II Concentration Components to complete the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems:
Area 3: General Studies Component
ENG 215
Research and Writing
ENG 240
Communication for Business and the Professions
HUM 100
Introduction to Art, Music, and Literature
HUM 101
The Origins of Western Culture
HUM 200
Logic
Choose 1 of these 2 courses
SCI 110
Introduction to Physical Science
SCI 115
Introduction to Biology
HUM 400
Religion and Philosophy
MAT 300
Statistics
Choose 1 of these 2 courses
ECO 405
Economic Problems and Issues
POL 300
Contemporary International Problems
Choose 1 of these 2 courses
PSY 100
The Individual and Society
PSY 105
Introduction to Psychology
SOC 100
Introduction to Sociology
SOC 300
Sociology of Developing Countries
54.0 Credit Hours
Area 4: Elective Component
These courses are selected in consultation with the Academic Advisor.
These courses are selected in consultation with the Academic Advisor.
45.0 Credit Hours
Concentration in: Computer Security
CIS 293
Administering Desktop Clients
CIS 333
Networking Security Fundamentals
CIS 417
Computer Forensics
CIS 462
Security Strategy and Policy
CIS 499
Senior Seminar in Information Systems
SEC 305
Computer Security
SEC 405
Computer CSI
Concentration Total: 31.5 Credit Hours
Concentration in: Database Developer
CIS 219
Database Management Systems
CIS 276
SQL Programming
CIS 305
PL/SQL Programming
CIS 323
PL/SQL Program Units
CIS 427
Build Internet Applications I
CIS 435
Build Internet Applications II
CIS 499
Senior Seminar in Information Systems
Concentration Total: 31.5 Credit Hours
Concentration in: Database Management
CIS 219
Database Management Systems
CIS 276
SQL Programming
CIS 305
PL/SQL Programming
CIS 434
Database Fundamentals I
CIS 444
Database Fundamental II
CIS 474
Data Warehousing
CIS 499
Senior Seminar in Information Systems
Concentration Total: 31.5 Credit Hours
Concentration in: Homeland Security and Information Systems
CIS 333
Networking Security Fundamentals
CIS 359
Disaster Recovery
CIS 462
Security Strategy and Policy
CIS 499
Senior Seminar in Information Systems
SEC 310
Homeland Security Organization and Administration
SEC 402
Information Warfare and Homeland Security
SEC 460
Case Studies in Current Homeland Security Issues
Concentration Total: 31.5 Credit Hours
Concentration in: Internetworking Technology
CIS 337
Internetworking Basics
CIS 339
Internetworking Design
CIS 422
Secure Converged Wide Area Networks
CIS 411
Advanced Routing
CIS 413
Internetworking Switching
Choose 1 of these 2 courses
CIS 418
Advanced Internetworking Design
CIS 426
Optimizing Converged Networks
CIS 499
Senior Seminar in Information Systems
Concentration Total: 31.5 Credit Hours
Concentration in: Networking
CIS 293
Administering Desktop Clients
CIS 332
Network Server Administration
CIS 341
Security Design in a Network Server Environment
CIS 401
Network Server Implementation
CIS 408
Network Infrastructure Planning
CIS 409
Directory Services Infrastructure
CIS 499
Senior Seminar in Information Systems
Concentration Total: 31.5 Credit Hours
Concentration in: Programming
Choose 1 of these 2 courses
CIS 276
SQL Programming
CIS 219
Database Management Systems
CIS 242
C++ Programming
CIS 326
Object-Oriented Programming I
CIS 328
Object-Oriented Programming II
CIS 406
JAVA Programming I
CIS 407
JAVA Programming II
CIS 499
Senior Seminar in Information Systems
Concentration Total: 31.5 Credit Hours
Concentration in: Security Administration
CIS 333
Networking Security Fundamentals
CIS 343
Implementing Internet / Intranet Firewalls
CIS 359
Disaster Recovery
CIS 417
Computer Forensics
CIS 419
Database Security
CIS 462
Security Strategy and Policy
CIS 499
Senior Seminar in Information Systems
Concentration Total: 31.5 Credit Hours
Concentration in: Web Development
Choose 1 of these 2 courses
CIS 276
SQL Programming
CIS 219
Database Management Systems
CIS 209
Web Page Development I
CIS 309
Web Page Development II
CIS 340
Web Design
CIS 440
Advanced Web Design
CIS 493
Creating Web Databases
CIS 499
Senior Seminar in Information Systems