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Department: IS
School Document Number: MGMT-CC-12-22
Author (Contact): Dr. Kuan-Chou Chen
School Approval Date: 5/8/2012
Date: 4/30/12
CEP Review Date:
Effective Term: Spring 2013
Senate Approval Date:
Type of Proposal
(place an X in the proper box)
Course:
addition
Program: X
Experiential
Learning
General
Education
deletion
revision X
Proposal Subject: (One sentence overview of the proposal. Examples: change in title, prerequisite and description of NUR XYZ. Create new plan of
study in XYZ department, etc.)
Minor adjustments are being made to the BS in CIS curriculum. One change is to satisfy a State requirement and to allow for 120
credit hours in the program, down from the current 121 credit hours. Additionally, the referenced 'grade of a "C" or better' in Program
Note 2 is clarified to refer to 2.0.
Justification: (Explain the rationale for the proposed change.)
Curriculum will meet state requirements.
Current: (If proposal is for a course change, enter current course
Proposed: (If proposal is a for a course change or new course,
information here. Include title, credits, pattern, etc. If proposal is for a
change in plan of study, enter name here, and include current bingo
sheet as an attached document, labelled CURRENT.)
enter new course information here. Include title, credits, pattern, etc.
If proposal is for a change in plan of study, or new plan, enter name
here and include proposed bingo sheet as an attached document,
labelled PROPOSED.)
Current BS in CIS
Semester 1
MGMT 100
Management Lectures I
1
MGMT 101
Introduction to Business 3
COM 114
Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
ENGL 104
English Composition I 3
CIS
204
Introduction to Computer Based Systems 3
MA
153
Algebra and Trig I
3
Total 16
Semester 2
CIS
111
Intro to H-C Interaction 3
CIS
166
Introduction to Programming
3
CIS
140
Introduction to Networks
3
ENGL 105
English Composition II 3
MA
225
Calculus for Business and Economics I 3
Total 15
Semester 3
CIS
252
Systems Analysis and Design
3
CIS
253
Applied Database Techniques
3
CIS
266
C++ Programming
3
MGMT 200
Introduction to Accounting
3
ECET 110
Computer System Architecture 3
CIS-BS-proposed
Changes are found in the 3rd, 5th, and 8th semesters.
Semester 1
MGMT 100
Management Lectures I
1
MGMT 101
Introduction to Business 3
COM 114
Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
ENGL 104
English Composition I 3
CIS
204
Introduction to Computer Based Systems 3
MA
153
Algebra and Trig I
3
Total 16
Semester 2
CIS
111
Intro to H-C Interaction 3
CIS
166
Introduction to Programming
3
CIS
140
Introduction to Networks
3
ENGL 105
English Composition II 3
MA
225
Calculus for Business and Economics I 3
Total 15
Semester 3
CIS
252
Systems Analysis and Design
3
CIS
253
Applied Database Techniques
3
MGMT Bus. Selective (Acct, Markt, Oper, Fin)3
MGMT 200
Introduction to Accounting
3
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Total
Semester 4
CIS
241
CIS
263
MGMT 211
PHIL 120
Semester 5
CIS
353
MGMT
COM 325
OBHR 330
STAT 301
Semester 6
CIS
424
ENGL 420
MGMT 318
Semester 7
CIS
413
CIS
480
MGMT 354
Semester 8
CIS
426
CIS
414
15
ECET 110
Web Development
3
Java Programming
3
Principles of Information Systems
Critical Thinking
3
Lab science elective
3
Total 15
3
Semester 4
CIS
241
CIS
263
MGMT 211
PHIL 120
Advanced Database Methods
3
Business Selective (Finance or Marketing) 3
Interviewing: Principles and Practice
3
Introduction to Organizational Behavior 3
Elementary Statistical Methods 3
Total 15
Semester 5
CIS
353
CIS
COM 325
OBHR 330
STAT 301
Object Oriented Analysis and Design
CIS/MIS Elective
3
General Education Elective
3
Business Writing
3
E-Business Applications 3
Total 15
Semester 6
CIS
424
3
ENGL 420
MGMT 318
IS Auditing and Assurance
3
CIS/MIS Elective
3
IT Project Management 3
Legal Foundations of Business I 3
CIS/MIS Elective
3
Total 15
Semester 7
CIS
413
CIS
480
MGMT 354
Applied Software Development Project
Professionalism and Ethics
3
CIS/MIS Elective
Communications or English Elective
Social Science Elective 3
Total 15
3
Semester 8
CIS
426
CIS
414
3
1.
The program requirements are determined by the
date a student officially becomes a CIS major.
2.
A grade of a "C" or better is required in each CIS
major course. CIS courses in which lower grades have been
received must be retaken before progressing to the next
course in the sequence. An incomplete is not considered a
passing grade.
3.
Only two CIS courses may be repeated because of an
unsatisfactory (D or F) grade. These courses may be repeated
one time. Withdrawal from a CIS course with an
unsatisfactory grade will be considered equivalent to a final
failing grade.
4.
No student shall choose the pass/not pass option for a
CIS course. Advisor agreement is required for any other
course.
5.
Students may test out of up to two CIS courses and
must receive credit from 6 courses in list of IS courses.
6.
Students not prepared to take MA 153 will be
required to take a necessary prerequisite math class.
7.
Business Selective is defined as one of the following:
Finance (MGMT 310) or Marketing (MGMT 324).
8.
Social Science Elective is defined as one of the
Computer System Architecture
Total 15
3
Web Development
3
Java Programming
3
Principles of Information Systems
Critical Thinking
3
Lab science elective
3
Total 15
3
Advanced Database Methods
3
CIS Elective
3
Interviewing: Principles and Practice
3
Introduction to Organizational Behavior 3
Elementary Statistical Methods 3
Total 15
Object Oriented Analysis and Design
CIS/MIS Elective
3
General Education Elective
3
Business Writing
3
E-Business Applications 3
Total 15
3
IS Auditing and Assurance
3
CIS/MIS Elective
3
IT Project Management 3
Legal Foundations of Business I 3
CIS/MIS Elective
3
Total 15
Applied Software Development Project
Professionalism and Ethics
3
CIS Elective
2
Communications or English Elective
Social Science Elective 3
Total 14
3
3
1.
The program requirements are determined by the
date a student officially becomes a CIS major.
2.
A grade of a "C" or better is required in each CIS
major course. CIS courses in which lower grades have been
received must be retaken before progressing to the next
course in the sequence. An incomplete is not considered a
passing grade.
3.
Only two CIS courses may be repeated because of an
unsatisfactory (D or F) grade. These courses may be repeated
one time. Withdrawal from a CIS course with an
unsatisfactory grade will be considered equivalent to a final
failing grade.
4.
No student shall choose the pass/not pass option for a
CIS course. Advisor agreement is required for any other
course.
5.
Students may test out of up to two CIS courses and
must receive credit from 6 courses in list of IS courses.
6.
Students not prepared to take MA 153 will be
required to take a necessary prerequisite math class.
7.
Business Selective is defined as one of the following:
Finance (MGMT 310) or Marketing (MGMT 324).
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following: Anthropology, Communications, Economics,
Political Science, Psychology or Sociology.
9.
General Education Elective is defined as one of the
following: English, Math, Communications, Humanities or
Social Science.
10.
Lab Science Elective is defined as one of the
following: Science 112, Astronomy, Geology, Biology, Physics
or Chemistry.
11.
CIS/MIS Elective is defined as an elective from the
CIS or MIS course offerings as approved by the department
head.
8.
Social Science Elective is defined as one of the
following: Anthropology, Communications, Economics,
Political Science, Psychology or Sociology.
9.
General Education Elective is defined as one of the
following: English, Math, Communications, Humanities or
Social Science.
10.
Lab Science Elective is defined as one of the
following: Science 112, Astronomy, Geology, Biology, Physics
or Chemistry.
11.
CIS/MIS Elective is defined as an elective from the
CIS or MIS course offerings as approved by the department
head.
Impact on Students: (Explain how students will be affected by the proposal. Benefits to students should be listed.)
Students will have a bit more freedom in scheduling. Students will have one less required credit hour. Students will also understand
that a C- is not looked upon the same as a C.
Impact On Other Departments: (Explain how other academic departments may be affected by the proposal, and summarize any discussions with
other departments about the proposal. If adding or deleting a course, explain how other departments may be affected.)
none
Impact on University Resources: (Curriculum changes affect university resources. Explain here how instructional, lab, computer or library
resources may be affected by the proposal. It is especially important to address the possible need for additional faculty.)
none
Impact on General Education Requirements: (If the proposal fulfills or changes general education requirements in your department, explain this
here.)
none
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