Computer Information Systems, BS

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Bachelor Degree Requirements:

Minimum 121 Credit Hours
Writing Intensive Course
Minimum Cumulative G.P.A.: 2.00
30 Credit Hours of Residency Courses
9 Credits of Upper-Level Major Residency Courses
Minimum G.P.A. in the Major: 2.00

Program Major Requirements (87-88 Credit Hours):

BUA 223 - Principles of Management 3 CR
BUA 365 - Organizational Behavior 3 CR
CIS 101 - Introduction to Computer Science 3 CR
CIS 110 - Programming Fundamentals 3 CR
CIS 120 - Introduction to Data Structures 3 CR
CIS 131 - Web Applications and Development 3 CR
CIS 135 - Introduction to Information Systems & Applications Development 3 CR
CIS 150 - Introduction to Data Science 3 CR
CIS 221 - Linux 3 CR
CIS 240 - Networking Concepts 3 CR
CIS 255 - Database Design 3 CR
CIS 330 - Systems Analysis and Design 3 CR
CIS 380 - Internship 3 CR
CIS 460 - Computers & Culture 3 CR
CIS 470 - Project Management 3 CR
ISS 210 - Introduction to Information Systems Security 3 CR
MAT 115 - Elementary Statistics I 3 CR
Complete any two 300-level or higher CIS or ISS courses 6 CR

Complete any 200-level programming course (3):

Complete one of the following concentrations:

General Concentration (27-28 cr):
- CIS 218 - Introduction to SQL (3)
- CIS 220 - Information Technology Hardware and Systems Software (3)
- CIS 333 - Web Programming: PHP (3)
- CIS 345 - Virtual Systems (3)
- CIS 354 - Algorithms and Data Structures (3)
- Complete any of the following (3-4):
  - CIS 350 - Database Management (3)
  - Any DSC 300 or above (3-4)
- Complete any ISS 300 or above (3)
- MAT 261 - Applied Linear Algebra (3)
- MAT 280 - Discrete Mathematical Structures (3)
Networking Concentration (27 cr):
- CIS 220 - Information Technology Hardware and Systems Software (3)
- CIS 245 - Wireless Networking (3)
- CIS 246 - Introduction to Linux Server Administration (3)
- CIS 260 - Cisco Networking (3)
- CIS 262 - Switching and Routing (3)
- CIS 342 - Automation (3)
- CIS 345 - Virtual Systems (3)
- CIS 362 - Enterprise Networking (3)
- CIS 440 - Network Security (3)
Systems Administration Concentration (27 cr):
Software Development Concentration (27 cr):
- CIS 218 - Introduction to SQL (3)
- CIS 315 - Software Quality Assurance (3)
- CIS 353 - Principles of Human Computer Interaction and User Design (3)
- CIS 354 - Algorithms and Data Structures (3)
- CIS 410 - Software Engineering (3)
- DSC 325 - Introduction to Machine Learning (3)
- Complete one of the following (3):
  - MAT 261 - Applied Linear Algebra (3)
  - MAT 280 - Discrete Mathematical Structures (3)
- Complete one of the following sequences (6):
  - Visual Basic: CIS 212 - Introduction to Visual Basic Programming (3) & CIS 312 - Advanced Visual Basic Programming (3)
  - Java: CIS 214 - Introduction to Java Programming (3) & CIS 314 - Advanced Java Programming (3)
  - Scientific Programing: CIS 449 - Introduction to R Programming and Data Analysis (3) & CIS 454 - Advanced Python for Data Science (3)
  - Web Programming: CIS 333 - Web Programming: PHP (3) & CIS 334 - PHP and MySQL (3)
  - Other Language: CIS 219 - Topics in Programming (3) & CIS 319 - Advanced Topics in Programming (3)
Web Development Concentration (27):
- CIS 218 - Introduction to SQL (3)
- CIS 231 - Java Script (3)
- CIS 251 - Web Authoring Tools (3)
- CIS 333 - Web Programming: PHP (3)
- CIS 334 - PHP and MySQL (3)
- CIS 338 - Content Management Systems (CMS) (3)
- CIS 339 - Web Development Frameworks (3)
- CIS 353 - Principles of Human Computer Interaction and User Design (3)
- CIS 438 - Electronic Commerce (3)

Other Program Requirements (6 Credit Hours)

ENG 317W - Professional Writing 3 CR
MAT 112 - College Algebra 3 CR

Remaining General Education Requirements (26 Credit Hours):

This section is waived for those who hold a prior bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Complete any 100-level Communications course (3)
ENG 101 - College Writing 3 CR
complete any 100-level Laboratory Science course 4 CR

Complete one of the following Fine Arts electives (3):

ARC 100 - Intro to Architecture: What? Where? Why? How? 3 CR
ARH xxx any Art History course
ART xxx any Art course
DRA xxx any Drama course
ENG 351W - Creative Writing 3 CR
ENG 452W - Creative Writing II 3 CR
MUH 1xx any 100-level Music History course
MUS 1xx any 100-level Music course

Complete two of the following Humanities electives (6):

AME xxx any American Studies course
ARH 105 - History of Art and Architecture I 3 CR
ARH 106 - History of Art and Architecture II 3 CR
ASL 1xx/2xx any 100- or 200-level ASL course
DRA xxx any Drama course
ENG xxx any English course (except ENG 100 , ENG 101 , ENG 210W , ENG 317W or ENG 320W )
FRE xxx any French course
HGH xxx any Holocaust, Human Rights & Genocide course
HTY xxx any History course
HUM xxx any Humanities course
MUH xxx any Music History course
PHI xxx any Philosophy course
SPA xxx any Spanish course
WGS xxx any Women and Gender Studies course

Complete two of the following Social Science electives (6):

ANT 1xx any 100-level Anthropology course
ECO 1xx any 100-level Economics course
ECO 201 - Macroeconomics 3 CR
ECO 202 - Microeconomics 3 CR
JUS 1xx any 100-level Justice Studies course
POS 1xx any 100-level Political Science course
PSY 1xx any 100-level Psychology course
SOC 1xx any 100-level Sociology course
SSC 1xx any 100-level Social Science course

General Electives (1-2 Credit Hours):

Complete 1-2 credits of any 100-level or higher general elective to reach the required 121 credits 1-2 CR

General Education:

It is the intention of the University of Maine at Augusta that every degree graduate will be prepared to function in our society as an effective and informed citizen. To this end, the faculty has designed a set of minimum expectations that students are expected to satisfy. The aspirations are defined by core skills, competencies, and abilities as well as knowledge based learning experiences that are the grounds for the General Education Requirements. To learn more, visit www.uma.edu/academics/general-education/