Courses

Total units required for core courses: 59

Total units required for emphasis: 71

Computer Science Core Courses

• CS121P Introduction to Computer Programming
• CS122J JavaScript Essentials
• CS132S Data Structures & Algorithms
• CS202H Computer Hardware
• CS301A Computer Organization & Architecture
• CS312N Networking Principles & Architecture
• CS321O Operating Systems
• CS321P Programming Languages & Theory
• CS322A Algorithms & Complexity
• CS322E Software Engineering
• CS342D Database Management Systems
• CS351S Computer Security
• CS490I Internship
• CS492S Senior Seminar
• MA121 Calculus I
• MA122 Calculus II
• MA231 Linear Algebra
• MA253 Discrete Mathematics
• MA260 Elementary Statistics

Three units of the following:

• CH151 General Chemistry I (3)
• GS150 Essentials of Geology (3)*
• LS150 Essentials of Biology (3)*
• PS251 General Physics I (3)

*If not taken to satisfy general education science requirement.

Information Systems Emphasis Courses

• ACC210 Accounting Fundamentals I
• MGT310 Management Theory
• CS311C Cloud Administration
• CS392M Project Management & Enterprise Software

See Academic Catalog

Program Learning Outcomes

The Information Systems emphasis approaches computers from a business-oriented perspective. It emphasizes business processes and how computers can be used to improve them. Analysis and design and an appropriate knowledge of business principles are stressed.

1.  Demonstrate a working knowledge of accounting and business management theory, cloud administration, project management, and enterprise software.
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the protocols and systems necessary to install, configure, and support a website.
3. Display a working knowledge of database principles and technologies.
4. Effectively prepare written and give oral presentations from research literature in the information systems field, including related ethical and moral issues.