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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prescriptive Courses 1 | ||
| 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 |
| Information Assurance | ||
| CS 307 | Management of Information Security and Forensics | 3 |
| CS 308 | Embedded and Control Systems Security | 3 |
| CS 470 | Computer Security | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Disaster Response & Recovery | ||
| Web Application Development Using Web Services | ||
| Critical Infrastructures | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 310 | Software Engineering I | 3 |
| CS 311 | Management Information Systems (WI) | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Literature | 3 | |
| CS 370 | COBOL for Information Systems | 3 |
| CS 488 | Database Systems | 3 |
| Computer Science Electives 2 | 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 |
| Computer Science Electives 2 | 3 | |
| MGT 301 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| CS 333 | Computer Organization and Architecture | 3 |
| CS 450 | Computer Networking | 3 |
| MS 302 | Applied Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MKT 301 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 201 | Principles of Psychology | 3 |
| CS 462 | Ethics and Legal Issues (WI) | 3 |
| Computer Science Electives 2 | 3 | |
| Computer Science Electives 2 | 3 | |
| FIN 301 | Business Finance | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| 1 | Either a history sequence or a literature sequence is required. |
| 2 | Information Assurance Electives: CS 307 Management of Information Security and Forensics (3), CS 308 Embedded and Control Systems Security (3), CS 470 Computer Security (3), or select one of the following: CS 412 Disaster Response & Recovery (3), CS 425 Web Application Development Using Web Services (3), or CS 461 Critical Infrastructures (3) |