Computer Information Systems B.S.
Program Educational Objectives:
Educational objectives of the computer information systems program are the knowledge, skills, and experiences that enable graduates to:
- investigate and analyze business problems, providing reliable and secure computerized solutions;
- grow professionally through activities such as graduate study, continuing education, professional certifications, and participation in professional organizations;
- think critically and creatively, communicate clearly, work effectively with others, and develop leadership skills;
- demonstrate an understanding of social and ethical issues in the computer profession;
- understand the organizational impact of computer-based information systems.
Program Outcomes:
Computer Information Systems students at the time of graduation are expected to:
- be prepared to contribute immediately as information systems professionals;
- be able to design and implement information systems that satisfy user requirements;
- possess a knowledge of computer security and computer security management;
- demonstrate effective written, visual, and oral communication skills;
- understand the global context in which computer information systems are practiced, including:
- contemporary issues related to business and technology;
- the impact of computers on society;
- the role of ethics in the practice of information systems profession;
- be able to contribute effectively as members of systems development teams;
- recognize the need to pursue continued learning throughout their professional careers.
Graduation Requirements
Upon a student's admission to the Computer Information Systems major, a faculty member will serve as the student's academic advisor to work with the student in planning a program to complete the degree requirements. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor throughout the semester and are required to meet with their advisor prior to registering for the next semester.
Before enrolling in upper-division (junior and senior level) courses, students must have earned a grade of "C" or better in each of the following:
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Programming Fundamentals
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3 or 4 sem. hrs.
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Object-Oriented Programming
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3 or 4 sem. hrs.
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Advanced Microsoft Office
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3 sem. hrs.
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Introduction to Information Systems with Visual BASIC
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3 sem. hrs.
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Computer Organization
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3 sem. hrs.
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Mathematics for Business and Economics I and II
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6 sem. hrs.
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Principles of Accounting I and II
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6 to 8 sem. hrs.
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In addition, preparation should be started for upper-division work in supporting areas such as accounting, bioinformatics, criminal justice, management, and medical records database management.
To graduate with a degree in Computer Information Systems, the student must meet the following specific requirements in addition to the general baccalaureate degree requirements:
Twenty-nine semester hours of upper-division computer science, with at least 15 hours completed at UT Tyler
Grade of "C" or better in all COSC courses and forty-nine hours of computer science courses.
Forty-nine hours of computer science courses:
Required courses are as follows:
Six hours of approved upper-division COSC electives.
Three semester hours in an approved technical elective
Twenty-four hours of specified support courses:
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Financial Accounting [TCCN: ACCT 2301] | |
| ACCT 2302 | Principles of Managerial Accounting [TCCN: ACCT 2302] | |
| MANA 3370 | Business Writing and Oral Presentations | |
| MANA 3311 | Managing People in Organizations | |
| MATH 1324 | Mathematics for Business and Economics I [TCCN: MATH 1324] | |
| MATH 1325 | Mathematics for Business and Economics II [TCCN: MATH 1325] | |
| MATH 1342 | Statistics [TCCN: MATH 1342] | |
| MATH 2330 | Discrete Structures | |
Nine hours of approved electives in supporting disciplines
Six hours must be upper-division
Suggested Curriculum
Total Semester Credit Hours=120
Freshman Year
First Semester (16 hrs.)
| COSC 1310 | Advanced Information Systems Software | |
| COSC 1436 | Programming Fundamentals | |
| ENGL 1301 | College Composition I [TCCN: ENGL 1301] | |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I [TCCN: HIST 1301] | |
| MATH 1324 | Mathematics for Business and Economics I [TCCN: MATH 1324] | |
Second Semester (16 hrs.)
| COSC 1437 | The Object-Oriented Paradigm | |
| ENGL 1302 | College Composition II [TCCN: ENGL 1302] | |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II [TCCN: HIST 1302] | |
| MATH 1325 | Mathematics for Business and Economics II [TCCN: MATH 1325] | |
| Humanities | |
Sophomore Year
First Semester (16 hrs.)
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Financial Accounting [TCCN: ACCT 2301] | |
| COSC 2325 | Foundations of Computer Information Systems | |
| Social Sciences | |
| Natural Science I | |
| Natural Science Lab I | |
| MATH 2330 | Discrete Structures | |
Second Semester (16 hrs.)
| ACCT 2302 | Principles of Managerial Accounting [TCCN: ACCT 2302] | |
| COSC 2315 | Computer Organization | |
| MATH 1342 | Statistics [TCCN: MATH 1342] | |
| COSC 3310 | Internet and Web Applications | |
| Natural Science II | |
| Natural Science Lab II | |
Junior Year
First Semester (14 hrs.)
| COSC 3365 | Programming with Data, File and Object Structures | |
| COSC 3375 | Analysis and Logical Design | |
| World or European Literature | |
| POLS 2305 | Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305] | |
| COSC 3215 | Social and Professional Issues in Computing | |
Second Semester (15 hrs.)
| COSC 3385 | Database Design | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | |
| POLS 2306 | Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306] | |
| MANA 3311 | Managing People in Organizations | |
| Approved Lower/Upper-Division Elective | |
Senior Year
First Semester (15 hrs.)
| COSC 4309 | Design of Modern Information Systems | |
| COSC 4325 | Data Communications and Computer Networks | |
| MANA 3370 | Business Writing and Oral Presentations | |
| COSC Upper-Division Elective I | |
| Approved Upper-Division Elective I | |
Second Semester (12 hrs.)
| COSC 4375 | Information Systems Design Project | |
| COSC Upper-Division Elective II | |
| Approved Upper-Division Elective II | |
| Approved Technical Elective | |