The Computer Information Systems (CIS) major at Lander allows students to develop the knowledge and skills required to understand these systems and participate in their creation and maintenance.
The CIS major has three components: core courses, an emphasis within CIS and a minor (application area) outside CIS. The core includes sequences in problem solving, programming skills, productivity tools and information management, along with courses in data communications, computer organization, software design and analysis, and database design. The program includes hands-on computer projects and a senior capstone experience.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS1 | CREDIT HOURS |
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| A. Core Skills |
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| ENGL 101 | Writing and Inquiry I | 3 | |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Inquiry II | 3 | |
| MATH 121 | Mathematical Applications OR MATH 123 Calculus and its Applications OR MATH 141 Single Variable Calculus I |
3-4 | |
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B. Humanities and Fine Arts |
6 | ||
| C. Behavioral and Social Perspectives (6 hours selected from 2 different disciplines) |
6 | ||
| D. Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning | |||
| MATH 212 | Statistical Methods II OR MATH 142 Calculus II |
3-4 | |
| PHYS 203 | Electronics | 4 | |
| E. Founding Documents of the United States | |||
| HIST 111R2 | United States History to 1877 OR HIST 112R2 United States History since 1877 OR POLS 101R2 American National Government |
3 | |
| F. World Cultures | 3 | ||
| G. LINK 101 | 1 | ||
| Total General Education Requirements | 35 | ||
1 For approved courses see the General Education section
2 If you already have credit for HIST 111, do not take HIST 111R; if you already have credit for HIST 112, do not take HIST 112R; if you already have credit for POLS 101, do not take POLS 101R
| MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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| CIS 120 | Fundamentals of Information Systems & Information Technology | 3 |
| CIS 130 | Problem Solving and Programming Methods | 4 |
| CIS 230 | Computer Programming Principles I | 4 |
| CIS 231 | Computer Programming Principles II | 4 |
| CIS 234 | Introduction to C/C++ Programming | 1 |
| CIS 240 | Introduction to Data Communications | 3 |
| CIS 320 | Information Systems and Practice | 3 |
| CIS 321 | Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CIS 335 | Computer Organization | 3 |
| CIS 360 | Database Design | 3 |
| CIS 499 | Project Implementation and Management | 3 |
| MAJOR PROGRAM EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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| CIS 102 | Application Software OR successful completion of exemption exam OR CIS 202 Computer Applications for Engineers |
0-3 |
| CIS 250 | Introduction to E-Commerce | 3 |
| CIS 330 | Software Development: Fundamentals and Techniques | 3 |
| CIS 498 | Design and Implementation in Emerging Environments | 3 |
| MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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| MATH 125 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics OR MATH 325 Discrete Mathematics |
3 |
| MATH 211 | Statistical Methods I OR MATH 311 Mathematical Statistics |
3 |
Select 1 MATH 200, MATH 208, MATH 242, MATH 300, MATH 308 |
3-4 | |
| Total Major Program Requirements | 52-56 | |
| Additional Electives (including required minor*) | 29-33 | |
| TOTAL FOR BS DEGREE | 120 | |