Computer Information Systems, Bachelor of Science
College: College of Science and Health
Department: Mathematical and Computational Sciences
Student Type: Traditional Undergraduate
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Campus: Lisle Campus
Progression in the Computer Information Systems Program
A student will progress in the Computer Information Systems program by completing the introductory sequence of CMSC 2200 Computer Programming and CMSC 2205 Data Structures and Algorithms I with a GPA of 2.500 or above and a grade of “C” or better in each of these courses. A transfer student must meet these requirements through equivalent transfer courses. Additionally, a transfer student must earn a GPA of 2.500 or above in all major classes (excluding labs) during the first semester at Benedictine in order to progress in the Computer Information Systems program.
If it is determined at any time that a student cannot progress in the Computer Information Systems program or graduate with a Computer Information Systems degree, the student will be required to change his or her major and seek academic advising outside of that program.
Requirements - Major
The Computer Information Systems major must complete a minimum of 34 semester credit hours of computer science courses numbered 2000 or above, including at least 19 semester credit hours at the 3000 level or above, and at least 9 semester credit hours at the 4000 level or above, 12 semester credit hours in business courses and 7 semester credit hours of computational courses. Required computer science courses are:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Computer Science Courses | ||
| CMSC 2200 | Computer Programming | 3 |
| CMSC 2205 | Data Structures and Algorithms I | 3 |
| CMSC 2220 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| CMSC 2330 | Introduction to Database Systems | 3 |
| CMSC 2365 | Introduction to Computer Networks | 3 |
| CMSC 3301 | Technical Communications | 3 |
| CMSC 3303 | Computer Science Ethics | 1 |
| CMSC 3274 | Object-Oriented Design and Programming | 3 |
| CMSC 3330 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| CMSC 4375 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| CMSC 4398 | Capstone Project | 3 |
| Computer science elective, 4000 level or higher | 3 | |
| Required Business Courses | ||
| ACCT 1111 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 1112 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ECON 2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON 2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Management 1 | ||
| Managerial Decision Making Under Uncertainty | ||
| Visualization Techniques and Dashboarding | ||
| Data and Text Mining | ||
| Required Computational Courses | ||
| BALT 1150 | Business Statistics I | 3 |
| MATH 2240 | Discrete Mathematics | 4 |
| Total Hours | 53 | |
- 1
ECON 2002 Principles of Macroeconomics recommended
- CMSC 3396 ACCA Seminar, CMSC 3397 Undergraduate Project, and CMSC 3399 Internship do not count toward major credit.
- Grades of “C” or better are required to apply computer science, business, or computational courses toward the degree.
- A student cannot major in both Computer Information Systems and Computer Science.
- In total, at least 18 hours of credit applied toward the major must be at the 3000-level or higher.
Students in the Computer Science or Computer Information Systems program will achieve the following student learning outcomes (SLO):
Student Learning Outcome 1: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the Java programming language.
• University SLO: 1. Disciplinary Competence and Skills; 5. Analytical Skills
Student Learning Outcome 2: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of unit testing.
• University SLO: 1. Disciplinary Competence and Skills; 5. Analytical Skills
Student Learning Outcome 3: Demonstrate a strong understanding of algorithms.
• University SLO: 1. Disciplinary Competence and Skills; 2. Critical and Creative Thinking Skills; 5. Analytical Skills
Student Learning Outcome 4: Develop oral and written communication skills.
• University SLO: 3. Communication Skills
Student Learning Outcome 5: Obtain practical experience with version control.
• University SLO: 1. Disciplinary Competence and Skills