Department of Computer Science. Computer Science Degrees at Southeast Missouri State Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems

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Department of Computer Science

Computer Science Degrees at Southeast Missouri State

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems

The majors offered through the Department of Computer Science are the most computer-intensive programs at Southeast Missouri State University. The Department offers 2 degrees:

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS)

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems (BSCIS)

The goal of both degrees is the education of software developers – the people who create the software tools and systems that are used by others. Computer Science (CS) is an ABET-accredited program which focuses more deeply on the scientific, engineering, and theoretical aspects of computing while Computer Information Systems (CIS) towards software development in focused application areas. Thus the BSCS has more rigorous mathematics, science and upper-level computer science courses, while the BSCIS has more course choices either for applying computers in different areas or for specializing in different computing disciplines. Minors in computer science and information systems are also available.

Additionally the BSCIS has recently undergone major changes (effective Fall 2012) so that it can offer greater flexibility through 4 different tracks; 3 of which focus on specific application areas and require a specific minor:

Business Administration Track (Minor: Business Administration)

Multimedia Computing Track (Minor: Graphic Communications Technology) IT Services Track (Minor: Computer Networking)

Applications Development Track (see below)

In the Applications Development Track, the students will be advised by faculty to choose a set of courses for specializing in areas such as web or video game development, which may include taking a minor.

BSCIS students take a 124-hour program which includes, apart from general education courses: 40 semester hours of a required core of information systems and computer science, 6 hours of mathematics courses (applied calculus and probability & statistics), and 33-36 hours of supplemental courses and either a minor or a set of advised courses. Frequently asked questions about employment opportunities:

Which companies that hire your graduates? They include Microsoft, Boeing, AT&T, Edward Jones, and Maritz. What about summer internships? Several of our students do internships with companies interested in hiring our

graduates, or at schools with summer research programs funded by the National Science Foundation.

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Application Development Track Effective Fall 2012

Information Systems, Computer Science and Math Courses for all CIS majors (46 hours)

Course Name Prerequisite(s) Credit Hours

IS 003 CIS Assessment Co-requisite: CS 495 0

IS 130 Application Development I MA 134 (College Algebra) 3

IS 175 Computer Information Systems I MA 134 3

IS 245 Web Development and Security IS 130 or CS 155 3

IS 275 Computer Information Systems II IS 175 3

IS 320 Human Computer Interaction IS 130 3

IS 330 Application Development II IS 130 and IS 175 3

IS 340 Information Technology IS 275 3

IS 375 Database and Information Systems IS 275 3

IS 445 Systems Analysis and Design IS 275 3

IS 448 IS/IT Project Management IS 275 3

IS 575 IS/IT Strategy and Management IS 275 3

UI 450 Capstone Experience IS 445 and instructor approval 3

CS 245 Discrete Structures I IS 130 or CS 155 3

CS 495 Senior Seminar Last spring semester of study 1

MA 139 Applied Calculus MA 134 3

MA 223 Probability and Statistics MA 134 3

(Note: All prerequisite courses in the above must be completed with a ‘C’ or better.)

Courses also required for this track (18 hours)

CS 155 Computer Science I MA 134 4

CS 265 Computer Science II CS 155 4

CS 300 Computer Science III CS 265 4

CS 315 C and the Unix Environment CS 265 3

IS 360 Mobile Application Development IS 130 or CS 155 3

Advised and Additional University Studies Courses (60 hours combined)

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Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems

Application Development Track (Effective Fall 2012)

Including courses determined through advising, which may include a minor

First year – Semester 1 First year – Semester 2

IS 130 (3) Advising (3)

MA 139 (3) IS 175 (3)

EN 100 (3) EN 140 (3)

UI 100 (3) CS 155 (4)

University Studies (3) University Studies (3)

Total: 15 Total: 16

Second year – Semester 1 Second year – Semester 2

IS 275 (3) IS 320 (3) CS 245 (3) IS 340 (3) University Studies (3) CS 300 (4) MA 223 (3) Advising (3) CS 265 (4) University Studies (3) Total: 16 Total: 16

Third year – Semester 1 Third year – Semester 2

IS 245 (3) IS 360 (3)

CS 315 (3) University Studies (3)

IS 375 (3) IS 330 (3)

Advising (3) University Studies (3)

University Studies (3) Advising (3)

Total: 15 Total: 15

Fourth year – Semester 1 Fourth year – Semester 2

IS 448 (3) UI 450 (3)

IS 445 (3) CS 495(1)

UI 3xx (3) IS 575 (3)

Advising (3) University Studies (3)

UI 3xx (3) IS 003 (0)

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Business Administration Track Effective Fall 2012

IS 245 Web Development and Security IS 130 3

CS 245 Discrete Structures I IS 130 3

Additional courses needed to complete the Business Administration minor (18 hours)

AC 221 Principles of Financial Accounting MA 134 3

AC 222 Principles of Managerial Accounting AC 221 3

EC 225 Principles of Macroeconomics EC 215 (Microeconomics –

University Studies course)

3

FI 361 Financial Management AC 222 and EC 225 3

MG 301 Management & Organizational Behavior Completion of 45 hours 3

MK 301 Principles of Marketing Completion of 45 hours 3

Courses required as supplement to the Business Administration minor (15 hours)

AC 330 Accounting Information Systems IS 175 and AC 222 3

IS 360 Mobile Application Development IS 130 3

IS 440 Web Design for Electronic Commerce IS 245 3

IS 465 Management Support Systems IS 275 3

MK 555 Internet Marketing MK 301 3

Additional University Studies Courses, including EC 215 (45 hours)

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Business Administration Track (Effective Fall 2012) Minor: Business Administration

IS 130 (3) University Studies (3) MA 139 (3) IS 175 (3) EN 100 (3) EN 140 (3) UI 100 (3) MA 223 (3) University Studies (3) EC 215 (3) Total: 15 Total: 15

IS 275 (3) IS 320(3) CS 245 (3) IS 330 (3) University Studies (3) IS 340 (3) AC 221 (3) EC 225 (3) IS 245 (3) MG 301 (3) University Studies (3) Total: 15 Total: 18

IS 445 (3) IS 360 (3) AC 222 (3) University Studies (3) MK 301 (3) IS 440 (3) IS 375 (3) University Studies (3) University Studies (3) AC 330 (3) Total: 15 Total: 15

IS 448 (3) UI 450 (3) FI 361 (3) CS 495 (1) UI 3xx (3) IS 575 (3) MK 555 (3) University Studies (3) IS 465 (3) University Studies (3) UI 3xx (3) IS 003 (0) Total: 15 Total: 16

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IT Services Track Effective Fall 2012

IS 245 Web Development and Security IS 130 or CS155 3

Courses required for the Computer Networking minor (15 hours)

TN 255 Microcomputer Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3

TN 275 Network Fundamentals 3

TN 375 Network Routing Protocols and Concepts 3

TN 395 Server Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3

TN 565 Network Management 3

Courses required as supplement to the Computing Networking minor (18 hours)

CS 155 Computer Science I MA 134 4

CS 265 Computer Science II CS 155 4

CS 300 Computer Science III CS 265 4

CS 315 C and the Unix Environment CS 265 3

CS 480 Data Communications CS 315 3

Additional University Studies Courses (45 hours)

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IT Services Track (Effective Fall 2012) Minor: Computer Networking

IS 130 (3) TN 255 (3)

MA 139 (3) IS 175 (3)

EN 100 (3) EN 140 (3)

UI 100 (3) CS 155 (4)

Total: 15 Total: 16

IS 275 (3) IS 320 (3) CS 245 (3) IS 340 (3) University Studies-4 (3) CS 300 (4) MA 223 (3) TN 275 (3) CS 265 (4) University Studies (3) Total: 16 Total: 16

IS 245 (3) UI 3xx (3) CS 315 (3) University Studies (3) IS 375 (3) IS 330 (3) TN 395 (3) University Studies (3) University Studies (3) TN 375 (3) Total: 15 Total: 15

IS 448 (3) UI 450 (3)

IS 445 (3) CS 495 (1)

CS 480 (3) IS 575 (3)

TN 565 (3) University Studies (3)

UI 3xx (3) IS 003 (0)

Total: 15 Total: 16

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Multimedia Computing Track Effective Fall 2012

IS 245 Web Development and Security IS 130 3

Graphic Communications Technology minor – Option 1 (21 hours)

GM 180 Intro to Tech Graphics No prerequisites 3

GM 200 Vector & Bitmapped Graphics GM 180 3

GM 282 Vector Graphics GM 200 3

PG 284 Photography Fundamentals No prerequisites 3

GM 380 3D Modeling & Animation Production GM 200 and GM 282 3

GM 386 Interactive Multimedia & Animation GM 200; GM 282 and MA 133 3

GM 480 3D Animation Pipeline GM 380 3

Courses supplementing the Graphic Communications Technology minor (15 hours)

AR 104 Design Foundations No prerequisites 3

AR 323 Art & New Technology AR 104 3

IS 465 Management Support Systems IS 375 3

IS 360 Mobile Application Development IS 130 3

IS 440 Web Design for Electronic Commerce IS 245 3

Additional University Studies Courses, including PG284 (45 hours)

Total number of credit hours required for the CIS major: 124 Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems

Multimedia Computing Track (Effective Fall 2012) Minor: Graphic Communications Technology

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First year – Semester 1 First year – Semester 2 IS 130 (3) GM 200 (3) MA 139 (3) IS 175 (3) EN 100 (3) EN 140 (3) UI 100 (3) AR 104 (3) GM 180 (3) PG 284 (3) (University Studies) Total: 15 Total: 15

IS 275 (3) IS 320 (3) IS 245 (3) University Studies (3) University Studies (3) GM 386 (3) GM 282 (3) AR 323 (3) CS 245 (3) University Studies (3) IS 340 (3) Total: 15 Total: 18

MA 223 (3) IS 360 (3)

IS 445 (3) University Studies (3)

IS 375 (3) IS 330 (3)

GM 380 (3) IS 440 (3)

Total: 15 Total: 15

IS 448 (3) UI 450 (3)

GM 480 (3) CS 495 (1)

UI 3xx (3) IS 575 (3)

IS 465 (3) University Studies (3)

UI 3xx (3) IS 003 (0)

Total: 15 Total: 16