Cleveland State University
Monte Ahuja College of Business
Bachelor of Science
Computer Information Science
Recommended Sequence
First Year
Fall Semester ENG 101 English I
MTH 181 Calculus I
CIS 151 Invitation to Computing
African‐American Experience elective **
BUS 101 Introduction to University Life
Semester Total
3
W/C
Spring Semester ENG 102 English II
3
W/C
4
M/QL
MTH 182 Calculus II
4
M/QL
CIS 260 Introduction to Programming
4
Arts and Humanities Non‐ U.S. Society elective **
4
Credits
4
Major
Gen Ed
X
3
DIV
1
INTRO
Semester Total
15
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
X
A&H
15
Second Year
Fall Semester PHY 243 University Physics I (W)***
Arts and Humanities elective**
CIS 265 Data Structures and Algorithms
Social Science (Non U.S) **
Semester Total
Credits
5
Major
Gen Ed
NS WAC
X
3
4
A&H
X
3
SS
Spring Semester PHY 244 University Physics II (W)***
Concentration Elective
CIS 335 Language Processors
CIS 340 C/C++ for Systems Programming
MTH 284 Matrices for Engineers+
Semester Total
15
Credits
Major
5
X
3
X
3
X
4
X
2
X
Gen Ed
NS WAC
17
Third Year
Fall Semester MTH 220 Intro to Discrete Mathematics CIS 345 Operating System Principles
Credits
Major
4
X
4
X
Spring Semester MTH 323 Statistical Methods+
IST 420 Project Management CIS 368 Object Oriented Design & Programming
4
X
Concentration Elective
3
X
Semester Total
Gen Ed
Credits
Major
4
X
4
X
CIS Elective
4
X
CIS Elective
4
X
Semester Total
15
Gen Ed
16
Fourth Year
Fall Semester Credits
CIS Elective
4
CIS Elective
4
Concentration Elective 3
Concentration Elective 3
Social Science elective**
3
Apply for Spring graduation prior to Sep 9th
17
Semester Total
Major
Gen Ed
X
X
X
X
SS
Spring Semester CIS 485 Senior Project (Capstone)
CIS Elective
Concentration Elective
Writing (WAC) Elective**
U.S. Diversity elective**
Semester Total
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
4
X
CAP
4
X
4
X
3
WAC
3
DIV
18
Degree Total: 128 hours
Assumptions: college‐level readiness in MTH & ENG; no Foreign Language Deficiency
College/ Program Notes:
The plan above is a suggested guide to ensure that all General Education, College, University, and Major requirements are met within 4 years of study. Students may deviate from the suggested placement of Gen Ed courses, although the M/QL and W/C requirements should be completed during the first year of study. ** Before choosing electives, students should consult an advisor. *** PHY 243 and 244 can be substituted by PHY 221 and PHY 222 for those not taking the Calculus sequence.
+ MTH 284 and MTH 323 can be substituted by OMS 201 and OMS 202. CIS majors are required to complete 128 hours of course work that includes university, college and major requirements. Adhering to the recommended sequence outlined below provides a balanced workload and ensures that students will have the proper prerequisites and knowledge for maximum benefit of these courses. At least 46 hours must be earned in courses taught at the 300 level or above. All Computer and Information Science courses must be passed with a grade of C or better. Last Updated September 2011
Cleveland State University
Monte Ahuja College of Business
Bachelor of Science
Computer Information Science
Recommended Sequence
*General Electives ensure that a student accumulates the minimum credit hour totals needed for graduation. Students must have a minimum of 128 total credit hours, of which a minimum of 42 credit hours must be upper division (300 or 400‐level courses). Depending upon other elective choices made, students may not need as many general electives as indicated above, or may need additional electives.
University Notes:
Gen Ed Key:
SS = Social Sciences Requirement (2 courses, one of which must be focused outside the US**)
INTRO = Introduction to University Life Requirement (one course)
A&H = Arts & Humanities Requirement (2 courses, one must be focused outside the US**)
W/C = Writing/Composition Requirement (two courses; C or better required)
DIV = Social Diversity Requirement (2 courses; one US Diversity and one African American Exp.)
M/QL = Mathematics/Quantitative Literacy Requirement (two courses)
WAC/SPAC = Writing/Speaking Across the Curriculum Requirement (3 courses, one in the major)
CAP = Capstone Requirement
NS = Natural Sciences (two courses, one of which must have a lab)
** of the SS and A&H courses focused outside the US, one must be focused on Africa, Latin America, Asia or the Middle East (ALAAME)
This information is provided solely for the convenience of the reader, and the University expressly disclaims any liability which may otherwise be incurred. This publication is neither a contract nor an offer to make a contract. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, the University reserves the right to make changes at any time with respect to course offerings, degree requirements, services provided, or any other subject addressed herein. Last Updated September 2011
Cleveland State University
Monte Ahuja College of Business
Bachelor of Science
Computer Science
Recommended Sequence
First Year
Fall Semester ENG 101 English I
MTH 181 Calculus I
CIS 151 Invitation to Computing
Social Science elective **
BUS 101 Introduction to University Life
3
W/C
Spring Semester ENG 102 English II
3
W/C
4
M/QL
MTH 182 Calculus II
4
M/QL
CIS 260 Introduction to Programming
African‐American Experience elective **
4
Arts and Humanities elective **
3
Credits
4
Semester Total
Major
Gen Ed
X
3
SS
1
INTRO
Semester Total
15
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
X
3
DIV
X
A&H
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
4
X
2
X
5
X
17
Second Year
Fall Semester CIS 265 Data Structures and Algorithms
MTH 284 Matrices for Engineers
PHY 243 University Physics I (W)
Social Science (Non U.S) **
Natural Science / Quantitative Elective **
Credits
Major
4
X
2
X
5
X
Semester Total
Gen Ed
WAC
3
SS
3
NS
Spring Semester CIS 335 Language Processors
CIS 340 C/C++ for Systems Programming
PHY 244 University Physics II (W)
U.S. Diversity elective **
Natural Science / Quantitative Elective **
Semester Total
17
WAC
3
DIV
3
NS
17
Third Year
Fall Semester MTH 220 Intro to Discrete Mathematics CIS 345 Operating System Principles
Credits
Major
4
X
4
X
Spring Semester MTH 323 Statistical Methods
MTH 311 Numerical Methods
CIS 368 Object Oriented Design & Programming
4
X
IST 420 Project Management 4
X
Semester Total
Gen Ed
Credits
Major
4
X
4
X
CIS 424 Comparative Programming Languages
4
X
CIS Elec ve †
4
X
Semester Total
16
Gen Ed
17
Fourth Year
Fall Semester Credits
Major
CIS 480 Intro to Computer Architecture
4
X
CIS 490 Foundations of Computing
CIS Elec ve †
Writing (WAC) Elective**
3
X
4
X
Apply for Spring graduation prior to Sep 9th
Semester Total
Gen Ed
WAC A&H
3
Spring Semester CIS 485 Senior Project (Capstone)
CIS Elec ve †
CIS Elec ve †
CIS Elec ve †
Semester Total
14
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
4
X
CAP
4
X
4
X
4
X
16
Degree Total: 128 hours
Assumptions: college‐level readiness in MTH & ENG; no Foreign Language Deficiency
College/ Program Notes:
The plan above is a suggested guide to ensure that all General Education, College, University, and Major requirements are met within 4 years of study. Students may deviate from the suggested placement of Gen Ed courses, although the M/QL and W/C requirements should be completed during the first year of study. ** Before choosing electives, students should consult an advisor. † Students should consult with a CIS faculty advisor before selec ng concentra on or CIS elec ves. CS majors are required to complete 128 hours of course work that includes university, college and major requirements. Adhering to the recommended sequence outlined below provides a balanced workload and ensures that students will have the proper prerequisites and knowledge for maximum benefit of these courses. All computer and information science courses must be passed with a grade of “C” or higher.
Last Updated September 2011
Cleveland State University
Monte Ahuja College of Business
Bachelor of Science
Computer Science
Recommended Sequence
*General Electives ensure that a student accumulates the minimum credit hour totals needed for graduation. Students must have a minimum of 128 total credit hours, of which a minimum of 42 credit hours must be upper division (300 or 400‐level courses). Depending upon other elective choices made, students may not need as many general electives as indicated above, or may need additional electives.
University Notes:
Gen Ed Key:
SS = Social Sciences Requirement (2 courses, one of which must be focused outside the US**)
INTRO = Introduction to University Life Requirement (one course)
A&H = Arts & Humanities Requirement (2 courses, one must be focused outside the US**)
W/C = Writing/Composition Requirement (two courses; C or better required)
DIV = Social Diversity Requirement (2 courses; one US Diversity and one African American Exp.)
M/QL = Mathematics/Quantitative Literacy Requirement (two courses)
WAC/SPAC = Writing/Speaking Across the Curriculum Requirement (3 courses, one in the major)
CAP = Capstone Requirement
NS = Natural Sciences (two courses, one of which must have a lab)
** of the SS and A&H courses focused outside the US, one must be focused on Africa, Latin America, Asia or the Middle East (ALAAME)
This information is provided solely for the convenience of the reader, and the University expressly disclaims any liability which may otherwise be incurred. This publication is neither a contract nor an offer to make a contract. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, the University reserves the right to make changes at any time with respect to course offerings, degree requirements, services provided, or any other subject addressed herein. Last Updated September 2011