Belmont Abbey College- Academics | Majors/Programs:Computer Information Systems

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Major - Computer Studies

The computer studies curricula are designed to be of use to students with a wide variety of interests involving computers and computing. Courses are offered in computing fundamentals, computer programming, systems analysis, and computing applications.

The B.S. degree program in Computer Information Systems (CIS) is designed for students who intend to enter the computing professions as application programmers, system analysts, or programmer/analysts and who intend to advance along career paths normally open to business computing specialists. Other options including completing a second major are available; contact any faculty member in the department for details. In addition, various minors and special topics are available to all students.

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Computer Studies – Program of Study
Standards for Admission to the Program
To be accepted as a major in the department the student must have a minimum grade of “C” in the following courses: Accounting 211, Business 201, Business 315, Economics 201 or 202, and Computer Studies 201 or 202.

Requirements for All Majors and Minors

A grade of “C” or better must be earned in all courses required for a major or minor. Students should consult with the department chair and should complete an official form for the declaration of a major or of a minor as early as is feasible.

Requirements for B.S. with a CIS Major

Within the general requirements of the College for graduation, the following are particular requirements for a B.S. degree in Computer Information Systems.

Required lower‑level courses: Accounting 211; Business 201; Computer Studies 201 and 202; Economics 201; Mathematics 151; any two of Computer Studies 211, 234, 241 and 243; two other CS courses at the 200 level or above selected in consultation with the student’s advisor; and one CS internship (or appropriate work experience).

Required upper‑level courses: Business 306, 315 and 410; Computer Studies 302, 307, 309, 310, 325, 403, 414; and one of Computer Studies 332 or 410.

Requirements for IS Minor

The minor in Information Systems is designed for students who want to understand, analyze, specify, use, or manage computer‑based information systems without necessarily needing extensive training in computer programming. While these students typically major in Accounting, Business, or Economics, students from any major are welcome to minor in IS. Required courses are: Computer Studies 201, 202, 307, 309, and 403.

Requirements for CS Minor

The minor in Computer Science is designed for students who want to understand fundamental concepts of computers and computing and who want to be able to use and write computer programs. While these students typically major in mathematics, the sciences, or engineering, students from any major are welcome to minor in CS C. Required courses are: Computer Studies 201, 202, 302, 325, and one Computer Studies elective above CS 202 selected in consultation with the Computer Studies department.

Requirements for IT Minor

The minor in Information Technology is designed for students who wish to work in positions involving computer support or application of computer technology. Required courses are: Computer Studies 201, 202, and any three of CS 221, 241, 243 and 307.

Requirements for CS Minor

The minor in Computer Studies is intended for students from any major who want a substantial understanding of some aspect of computing but whose needs are not met by the IS or CS C minors. It is required and especially important that students wishing to minor in Computer Studies consult with the department promptly in order that a coherent approved set of courses can be selected. Required courses are: Computer Studies 201 and 202, one 300 or 400 level CS course, and two Computer Studies electives above CS 202 selected in consultation with the Computer Studies department.

Internships

The Department offers a number of internship opportunities each semester (see CS 251, 252, 256, 257, 351, 352, 356, 357, 451, and 452). The majority of these internships involve the management and maintenance of the various College’s computer systems. Internships are also available with off-campus firms (CS 453 and 456). A maximum of three internship hours may be applied toward any of the majors or minors offered by the Computer Studies Department.

Courses Offered

CS 100 Introduction to Computing

CS 120 Creating Web Sites

CS 201 Introduction to Programming

CS 202 Computer Organization and Systems

CS 221 Spreadsheet Applications

CS 234 Introduction to C++

CS 241 Local Area Networks

CS 251 Internship in PC Management

CS 256 Internship in PC Maintenance

CS 302 Data Structures

CS 307 Files and Database Access