The Computer Information Systems major emphasizes the development and maintenance of business software systems. It consists of prescriptive courses and elective courses.
Course | Title | Credits |
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Prescriptive Courses | ||
CS 230 | Fundamentals of Computing | 3 |
CS 231 | Computer Programming I | 3 |
CS 232 | Computer Programming II | 3 |
CS 304 | Technical Writing for Computer Science (WI) | 3 |
CS 309 | Introduction to E-Commerce | 3 |
CS 310 | Software Engineering I | 3 |
CS 311 | Management Information Systems (WI) | 3 |
CS 333 | Computer Organization and Architecture | 3 |
CS 350 | Fundamentals of Computer Operating Systems | 3 |
CS 370 | COBOL for Information Systems | 3 |
CS 450 | Computer Networking | 3 |
CS 462 | Ethics and Legal Issues (WI) | 3 |
CS 488 | Database Systems | 3 |
CS 491 | Software Engineering II | 3 |
Data Science | ||
CS 306 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
CS 445 | Predictive Analysis | 3 |
CS 489 | Business Intelligence | 3 |
CS 480 | Special Topics in Data Science | 3 |
MS 444 | Applied Statistical Methods | 3 |
Courses in the major may not be taken until all prerequisites are completed with a grade of “C” or better.
In addition to the major courses, support courses required are:
Course | Title | Credits |
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ACC 200 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
EC 221 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
FIN 301 | Business Finance | 3 |
MGT 301 | Principles of Management | 3 |
MKT 301 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
MS 120 | Calculus and Its Applications | 3-4 |
or MS 125 | Calculus I | |
MS 302 | Applied Probability and Statistics | 3 |
Note: This plan of study reflects the computer information systems program beginning with MS 120 Calculus and Its Applications (3) or MS 125 Calculus I (4). Freshman computer information systems majors needing additional preparation before beginning calculus will be placed in the appropriate algebra or precalculus courses that provide this preparation. See advisor.
In addition to courses noted below, candidates for graduation must successfully complete all JSU Academic Regulations. More information about general education requirements can be found in the Summary of Degrees/Requirements section of the catalog.
Freshman | ||
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Fall | Hours | |
EH Composition sequence | 3 | |
Natural Science sequence | 4 | |
CS 201 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
CS 230 | Fundamentals of Computing | 3 |
SSC 101 | First Year Experience | 0 |
Hours | 13 | |
Spring | ||
EH Composition sequence | 3 | |
EH 141 | Speech | 3 |
Natural Science sequence | 4 | |
CS 231 | Computer Programming I | 3 |
CS 309 | Introduction to E-Commerce | 3 |
Hours | 16 | |
Sophomore | ||
Fall | ||
MS 120 or MS 125 | Calculus and Its Applications or Calculus I | 4 |
History | 3 | |
CS 232 | Computer Programming II | 3 |
CS 304 | Technical Writing for Computer Science (WI) | 3 |
ACC 200 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
Hours | 16 | |
Spring | ||
Fine Arts | 3 | |
History/Social/Behavioral Science 1 | 3 | |
EC 221 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
CS 311 | Management Information Systems (WI) | 3 |
CS 310 | Software Engineering I | 3 |
Hours | 15 | |
Junior | ||
Fall | ||
EH Literature | 3 | |
CS 306 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
CS 370 | COBOL for Information Systems | 3 |
CS 488 | Database Systems | 3 |
Electives | 3 | |
Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
Humanities & Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
CS 350 | Fundamentals of Computer Operating Systems | 3 |
CS 491 | Software Engineering II | 3 |
MGT 301 | Principles of Management | 3 |
MS 302 | Applied Probability and Statistics | 3 |
Hours | 15 | |
Senior | ||
Fall | ||
CS 333 | Computer Organization and Architecture | 3 |
CS 445 | Predictive Analysis | 3 |
CS 450 | Computer Networking | 3 |
MKT 301 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
MS 444 | Applied Statistical Methods | 3 |
Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
PSY 201 | Principles of Psychology | 3 |
FIN 301 | Business Finance | 3 |
CS 462 | Ethics and Legal Issues (WI) | 3 |
CS 489 | Business Intelligence | 3 |
CS 480 | Special Topics in Data Science | 3 |
Hours | 15 | |
Total Hours | 120 |
1 | Either a history sequence or a literature sequence is required. |