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Computer Information Sciences Department Bennett Computer Center, |
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The Faculty
Source: 2002-2003 Catalog |
The Computer Information Sciences area provides a broad range of service courses to all disciplines requiring computer-oriented courses in their degree programs. In addition, the department offers three degree programs designed to provide individuals capable of applying computer technology to the solution of problems in many disciplines. The major programs deal with the analysis and design of systems that provide information to management for use in the decision making process. Various tools and techniques for solving typical business, accounting, engineering, mathematical, and scientific problems are emphasized. The programs focus on the generation and utilization of information to support management decisions. As such, the curricula draw heavily upon computer methods and mathematical techniques. The programs require foundation courses in traditional business, communications, and mathematics areas in addition to the in-depth computer information science core. The courses in information sciences fulfill a broad range of needs: from providing general knowledge of the capabilities of the computer, to service courses for departments that require some computer skills of their students, to in-depth study of advanced concepts and applications of a computer. The department offers a choice of degrees and emphasis. The Associate of Arts Degree is normally completed in a two-year course of study, and prepares the graduate to enter the job market as an entry-level programmer. There are two choices of major in the four-year Bachelor Degree program. One is the Computer Information Science major for the student wishing a networking emphasis. Generally, this graduate would work in data and hardware integration environments. The second choice is the Computer Information Systems major. This major replaces much of the mathematics content of the previous major with support courses from the School of Business and a broad spectrum of computer courses which prepares the student for a position as a programmer/analyst in a commercial information processing environment. The department also offers an optional minor in Computer Information Systems. In addition, students desiring to teach computer courses at the middle or high school level should see the department chairperson for requirements leading to certification in computer studies. NOTE: Before one is admitted as a CIS major, the student must satisfy a set of requirements. Please see the CIS department for details.
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