Major – Computer Information Systems
The Computer Studies Department offers a major and four minors. The program supports the mission of Belmont Abbey College by providing preparation in computer studies to enable its students to succeed in using computer technology to solve problems faced by individuals and organizations and to keep up with emerging technology and its uses. The BS degree in computer information systems enables students to solve problems using their knowledge of computer technology along with their reasoning skills, their ability to gather information, and their ability to effectively communicate their proposed solutions with a variety of audiences.
The program enables students to appreciate the impact of their solutions and decisions and to continue their education independently. 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 in jobs such as system analysts, programmer/analysts, or web specialists, as well as for those who intend to be business computing specialists. The US Dept. of Labor projects that job growth in these fields will be among the highest http://stats.bls.gov/oco/reprints/ocor006.pdf . CIS majors are strongly urged to double major or to minor in some other area. Majors in any other field will find useful minors offered by this department.
The goals of this Department are to help students be able to gather information about information systems, reason correctly about them, solve problems with information systems, evaluate the impact of their solutions, and to effectively communicate that information and their reasoning, solutions, and evaluations. In addition we help student acquire the skills needed for ongoing independent study in aid of improving those abilities.
B.S. in Computer Information Systems
To be eligible for acceptance into the program for this degree, the student must have completed AC 211, BU 300, BU 315, EC 201 or EC 202, and CS 201 or CS 202 and must have earned a grade of “C-“ (1.67) or better in all of them.
In addition to the other Core Curriculum requirements, the following are specific core requirements.
- EC 201 Introductory Economics I
- MA 151 College Algebra
Major Requirements (300 Level or Above):
- (12 lower-division hours)
- AC 211 – Principles of Financial Accounting
- MA 222 – Discrete Mathematics
- CS 201 – Introduction to Programming
- CS 202 – Computer Organization and Systems
- (33 hours at 300 level or above)
- BU 300 Introduction to Management
- BU 306 Quantitative Analysis I
- BU 315 Business Communications
- CS 302 Data Structures
- CS 307 Files & Data Base Access
- CS 309 Information Systems Analysis
- CS 310 Information Systems Design
- CS 325 Logic and Algorithms
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- At least one of the following
- CS 332 Foundations of Computing
- CS 410 Program Testing and Verification
- CS 403 Management of Information Systems
- CS 414 Applied Software Development Project
Other Courses
- At least two of the following:
- CS 211 Business Programming I
- CS 234 Introduction to C++
- CS 242 Computer Networks
- CS 243 Web Site Development
- At least two Computer Studies electives (200 level or above)
- Three (3) general elective hours
- At least one (1) hour of Computer Studies Internship
A grade of “C-” (1.67) or better must be earned in all courses required for any major or minor in the department. Students should consult with the Department Chair and complete an official declaration of major form as early as is feasible.
It is the student’s responsibility to see that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.
Minor in Information Systems (IS)
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. Although these students typically major in Accounting, Business, or Economics, students from any major are welcome to minor in MIS.
Minor in Computer Science (CSC)
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 CSC.
Minor in Information Technology (IT)
The minor in Information Technology is designed for students who wish to work in positions involving computer support or application of computer technology.
Minor in Computer Studies (CS)
The minor in Computer Studies in 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, CSC or IT 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.
It is the student’s responsibility to see that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.
Faculty
Dr. Robert Lover – Chair and Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems Department
B.A. Kalamazoo College, M.A. Miami University of Ohio, M.A. Case Western Reserve University, Ph.D. Case Western Reserve University
Mr. Gireesh Gupta – Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems
B.A. Meerut College, B.S. Hancount Butler-Technological Institute, M.S. The University of Rochester, M.B.A. The University of Rochester
Mr. William Myers – Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems and Chair of Professional Affairs Division
B.S. Purdue University, M.A. University of Colorado-Boulder, M.S. University of Evansville
