Computer Studies Degree Requirements

B.S. Computer Science Requirements — 46 Credit Hours

The student must complete all of the following:

COMP 131 – Foundations of Computer Systems

COMP 200 – Information Management

COMP 231 – Advanced Programming with Visual Basic

COMP 232 – C++ Programming

COMP 241 – Hardware Organization

COMP 255 – Server and Network Management

COMP 332 – C++ Programming II

COMP 380 – Database Management Systems I

COMP 360 – Networking Fundamentals

COMP 434 – Management Information Systems

COMP 470 – Database Management Systems II

COMP 365 – Networking Router Protocols and Concepts

COMP 483 – Networking Switching and Wireless

PHYS 329 – Circuit Analysis and Electronics Laboratory

COMP 480 – Software Integration

 

 

B.S. Computer Information Systems Requirements – 45 Credit Hours

The student must complete all of the following:

COMP 131 – Foundations of Computer Systems

COMP 200 – Information Management

COMP 230 – Information Processing with COBOL

COMP 231 – Advanced Programming with Visual Basic

COMP 232 – C++ Programming

COMP 241 – Hardware Organization

COMP 255 – Server and Network Management

COMP 326 – Advanced Programming Concepts withCOBOL

COMP 370 – Web Page Programming

COMP 375 – Web Page Programming II

COMP 380 – Database Management Systems I

COMP 434 – Management Information System

COMP 470 – Database Management Systems II

COMP 480 – Software Integration

BUSA 321 – Intellectual Property Law

 

 

A.A. Computer Science Requirements – Minimum 63 Credit Hours

The student must complete all of the following:

COMP 119 – Introduction to Computers and Software

COMP 131 – Foundations of Computer Systems

COMP 231 – Advanced Programming with Visual Basic

COMP 241 – Hardware Organization

COMP 230 – Information Processing with COBOL or

COMP 232 – C++ Programming

COMP 380 – Database Management Systems I or

COMP 360 – Networking Fundamentals

COMP 434 – Management Information Systems

ENGL 120 – Introductory English Composition

ENGL 121 – Intermediate English Composition

SCTH 130 – Principles of Speech

Mathematics electives (MATH 120 or above)

Two courses from Liberal Studies III-A or IV-A

One course from Liberal Studies IV-D or IV-E – 3 Hours

One course from Liberal Studies IV-B or IV-C – 3 Hours

One course from Liberal Studies II-B or II-D – 3-4 Hours

Electives – 10-12 Hours

 

A.A. Computer Information Systems Requirements – Minimum 63 Credit Hours

The student must complete all of the following:

COMP 119 – Introduction to Computers and Software

COMP 131 – Foundations of Computer Systems

COMP 230 – Information Processing with COBOL or

COMP 232 – C++ Programming

COMP 231 – Advanced Programming with Visual Basic

COMP 241 – Hardware Organization

COMP 434 – Management Information Systems

ACCT 203 – Financial Accounting

BUSA 301 – Principles of Management

BUSA 360 – Business Communication

ENGL 120 – Introductory English Composition

ENGL 121 – Intermediate English Composition

SCTH 130 – Principles of Speech – 3 Hours

One Math course from Liberal Studies II-A

Two courses from Liberal Studies IV-A

One course from Liberal Studies IV-D or IV-E

One course from Liberal Studies IV-B or IV-C

One course from Liberal Studies II-B or II-D

Electives – 10-12 Hours

 

 

Computer Hardware & Network Administration Minor Requirements – 16 Credit Hours

The student must complete all of the following:

COMP 241 – Hardware Organization

COMP 255 – Server and Network Management

COMP 360 – Networking Fundamentals

COMP 365 – Networking Router Protocols and Concepts

PHYS 329 – Circuit Analysis and Electronics Laboratory

 

 

Computer Information Systems Minor Requirements – 15 Credit Hours

The student must complete all of the following:

COMP 131 – Foundations of Computer Systems

COMP 230 – Information Processing with COBOL or

COMP 231 – Advanced Programming with Visual Basic

COMP 232 – C++ Programming

COMP 434 – Management Information System

Computer Studies Elective

Computer Studies Elective

 

 

Computer Programming Minor Requirements – 18 Credit Hours

The student must complete all of the following:

COMP 131 – Foundations of Computer Systems

COMP 231 – Advanced Programming with Visual Basic

COMP 230 – Information Processing with COBOL or

COMP 232 – C++ Programming

COMP 326 – Advanced Programming Concepts with COBOL or

COMP 332 – C++ Programming II

COMP 380 – Database Management Systems I or

COMP 434 – Management Information System

 

 

Computer Science Minor Requirements – 15 Credit Hours

The student must complete all of the following:

COMP 131 – Foundations of Computer Systems

COMP 232 – C++ Programming

COMP 380 – Database Management Systems I

COMP 360 – Networking Fundamentals

Computer Studies Elective

 

 

Database Management Minor Requirements – 17 Credit Hours

The student must complete all of the following:

COMP 131 – Foundations of Computer Systems

COMP 200 – Information Management

COMP 231 – Advanced Programming with Visual Basic

COMP 380 – Database Management Systems I

Non-Application Computer Elect or BSHS Stat. Analysis

 

Science & Technology Inter-Disciplinary Minor – 25-26 Credit Hours

Students will take the following courses from the four subject areas in science:

 

BIOL 110 – General Biology

CHEM 120 – Introductory Chemistry or

CHEM 123 – General Chemistry I

NCSM 145 – General Geology or

PHYS 119 – Earth-Space Science

PHYS 118 – Introduction to Physical Science or

PHYS 221 – General Physics and Lab

 

Students will choose (9) nine hours from Statistics, the Computer Studies Department or from a related technology-rich application. Only four hours of application courses will count towards the minor. The requirements may be met from any of the following:

- A Statistics Course

- Any courses from the Computer Studies Dept.

- Technology-related courses (with approval from the Computer Studies Dept.)

 

Note: One of the science courses and one of the Technology application courses will have been taken to meet the Liberal Studies requirement. The additional requirements for the minor total 20-21 hours. The larger total hour requirement has been chosen in lieu of upper division course requirements.

 

Web Page Administration Minor Requirements – 18 Credit Hours

The student must complete all of the following:

BUSA 321 – Intellectual Property Law

COMP 370 – Web Page Programming

COMP 375 – Web Page Programming II

COMP 131 – Foundations of Computer Systems

ARTS 150 – Digital Layout and Design

COMP 380 – Database Management Systems I