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Computer Information Systems Minor

Computer Science
Swenson College of Science and Engineering
  • Students will no longer be accepted into this program after Spring 2016. Program requirements below are for current students only.
  • The Computer Science Department strongly recommends that students interested in this minor instead consider the Computer Science minor.
  • Program Type: Undergraduate minor related to major
  • Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2018
  • Required credits in this minor: 29
Computer information systems professionals work with information technology and must have sound technical knowledge of computers, software, and communications. Students who major in computer science may not minor in computer information systems.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
  • via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)
Minor Requirements
Core Courses (21 cr)
CS 1511 - Computer Science I [LE CAT] (5.0 cr)
or CS 1581 - Honors: Computer Science I [LE CAT] (5.0 cr)
CS 1521 - Computer Science II (5.0 cr)
CS 2511 - Software Analysis and Design (4.0 cr)
CS 3011 {Inactive} (4.0 cr)
MIS 2201 - Information Technology in Business (3.0 cr)
Electives (8 cr)
Take 2 or more course(s) totaling at most 8 credit(s) from the following:
· CS 3121 {Inactive} (4.0 cr)
· CS 3211 {Inactive} (4.0 cr)
· CS 3221 {Inactive} (4.0 cr)
· CS 4411 {Inactive} (4.0 cr)
· CS 3541 - Software Engineering (4.0 cr)
 
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CS 1511 - Computer Science I (LE CAT)
Credits: 5.0 [max 5.0]
Course Equivalencies: CS 1511/1581
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
A comprehensive introduction to computer programming using the C++ language. The course covers program design, C++ programming basics, control structures, functions and parameter passing. Students write and implement programs with data structures (arrays), pointers and files. Object-oriented programming is also introduced, along with concepts of abstraction, ADTs, encapsulation and data hiding. prereq: 3 1/2 yrs high school math or instructor consent
CS 1581 - Honors: Computer Science I (LE CAT)
Credits: 5.0 [max 5.0]
Course Equivalencies: CS 1511/1581
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Similar to 1511, but in greater depth and with more challenging assignments. For high-ability students. prereq: Honors student, 3 1/2 yrs high school math
CS 1521 - Computer Science II
Credits: 5.0 [max 5.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Continuation of introduction to computer science. Methods for procedural and data abstraction. Focus on classical data structures, procedural and data abstraction, and the abstract data type. Introduction to software engineering technique. Algorithm analysis, principles of object-oriented programming issues in ethical use of computers. Requires implementation of significant programming projects. prereq: 1511 or 1581, a grade of C- or better is required in all prerequisite courses
CS 2511 - Software Analysis and Design
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Techniques for analyzing, designing, and creating medium-scale software through object-oriented design and implementation. Analysis and use of data structures. Introduction to design patterns. Emphasis on polymorphism and abstraction to increase software modularity, reusability, and flexibility. prereq: 1521 or instructor consent, a grade of C- or better is required in all prerequisite courses
MIS 2201 - Information Technology in Business
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: FMIS 2201/1201/3201/CS 1011
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Introduction to information technology (IT) concepts: computer hardware and software; use of personal productivity tools (spreadsheet, database, and presentation software); system development processes; Web technologies; applications of IT in business processes. prereq: LSBE major or minor student or Graphic Design and Marketing major or Graphic Design with Marketing subplan major or Computer Information Systems majors or minors, or Arts Administration, minimum 15 credits or college consent; credit will not be granted if already received for FMIS 2201
CS 3541 - Software Engineering
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Recognition of conditions for production of high quality software. Use of current software development technology. Organization and management of software development projects. Includes a significant team project. prereq: 2511 or instructor consent, a grade of C- or better is required in prerequisite course