2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog

Nov 04, 2025

2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Science with Business Focus, B.S.

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The content of this program is designed to train students in the theory and application of computer science and its application in business disciplines. Courses include Software Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Organization, Data Structures and Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Programming Languages, Databases and Operating Systems. Courses in accounting and other business areas augment the Computer Science curriculum. This program is designed for persons who wish to pursue careers in information systems, operations research, and database management. It is advisable that students take 300 and 400 upper level computer science, natural sciences, engineering and technology courses relevant to the field of interest.

Departmental Requirements

The program requires 120 credit hours, with a grade of “C” or better in the common required courses, the required major and advanced courses in the electives and in the mathematics courses.

Required Courses

General Education Requirements

All students are expected to complete a common body of academic course work. The General Education Requirements are designed to promote the development of a comprehensive educational base which will effectively support a student’s choice of a major concentration.

Curriculum Area I - Arts and Humanities: Credits 9

Discipline E: Speech

ENGL 203 Fundamentals of Contemporary Speech Credit: 3 ¹

Discipline C: Language

Two courses from the following:

FREN 101 Fundamentals of French I Credit: 3
FREN 102 Fundamentals in French II Credit: 3
or
SPAN 101 Fundamentals of Spanish I Credit: 3
SPAN 102 Fundamentals of Spanish II Credit: 3

Curriculum Area II - Social and Behavioral Sciences: Credits 6

Students must select one course in each of two disciplines:

Discipline A: Social Sciences

ECON 201 Principles of Economics (Macro) Credit: 3
ECON 202 Principles of Economics (Micro) Credit: 3
GEOG 201 The World Geography I Credit: 3
GEOG 202 The World Geography II Credit: 3
HIST 101 History of World Civilization I Credit: 3
HIST 102 History of World Civilization II Credit: 3
POLI 200 Introduction to American Government Credit: 3
POLI 342 Urban Politics Credit: 3
SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology Credit: 3

Discipline B: Behavioral Sciences

CRJS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice Credit: 3
HUEC 203 Human Development: A Lifespan Perspective Credit: 3
HUEC 220 Perspectives on Aging Credit: 3
HUEC 361 Contemporary Family Issues Credit: 3
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology Credit: 3
SOCI 201 Social Problems Credit: 3

Curriculum Area III - Biological and Physical Sciences: Credits 8

Students must select two science courses two science laboratory courses from the following:

BIOL 111 Principles of Biology I Credit: 3
BIOL 113 Principles of Biology I Laboratory Credit: 1
BIOL 112 Principles of Biology II Credit: 3
BIOL 114 Principles of Biology II Laboratory Credit: 1
or
CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry I Credit: 3
CHEM 113 Principles of Chemistry Laboratory I Credit: 1
CHEM 112 Principles of Chemistry II Credit: 3
CHEM 114 Principles of Chemistry Laboratory II Credit: 1

Total Required for General Education: Credits 40

¹Students must pass ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 with grade of “C” or above before taking ENGL 203 .

²Honors students should take honors courses.

Program Core Requirements

Computer Science: Credits 47

CSDP 221 Introduction to Computer Programming Credit: 4
CSDP 222 Advanced Programming Credit: 4
CSDP 240 Principles of Data Programming Credit: 3
CSDP 241 File Structures Credit: 3
CSDP 250 Data Structures Credit: 3
CSDP 301 Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming Credit: 3
CSDP 305 Software Engineering I Credit: 3
CSDP 431 Data Warehousing and Data Mining Credit: 3
CSDP 332 Internet Programming Credit: 3

Advanced: Credits 15

CSDP 390 Social, Ethical and legal issues in Computer Science Credit: 3
CSDP 402 Computer Networks Credit: 3
CSDP 404 Database Management Systems Credit: 3
CSDP 405 Software Engineering II Credit: 3
CSDP 490 Senior Design Project Credit: 3

Advanced Computer Science Electives: Credits 3

Choose one:

CSDP 199 Introduction to MatLab Programming Credit: 3
CSDP 345 Introduction to Mobile Robotics Programming Credit: 3
CSDP 406 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Credit: 3
CSDP 407 Advanced Database Credit: 3
CSDP 498 Selected Topics in Computer Science A Credit: 3
CSDP 398 Computer and Language Topics A Credit: 3 (Java)
MATH 350 Linear Programming Credit: 3

Math: Credits 9

(In addition to courses satisfying Curr Area IV)

MATH 210 Elementary Statistics Credit: 3
MATH 232 Introduction to Linear Algebra Credit: 3
MATH 323 Introduction to Discrete Structures Credit: 3

Economics and Business: Credits 18

ECON 201 Principles of Economics (Macro) Credit: 3
ECON 202 Principles of Economics (Micro) Credit: 3
ACCT 201 Introductory Financial Accounting Credit: 3
ACCT 202 Introductory Corporate & Managerial Accounting/Hybrid Credit: 3

Business Elective I: Credits 1-3

MKTG 308 Principles of Marketing Credit: 3
FINA 340 Financial Management Credit: 3
BUAD 302 Management and Organizational Behavior Credit: 3

Advanced Business Electives: Credits 1-3

MKTG 312 Sales Management Credit: 3
MKTG 314 Retail Management Credit: 3
MKTG 315 E-Commerce Credit: 3
MKTG 401 Advertising Management Credit: 3
MKTG 404 Consumer Behavior and Theory Credit: 3
MKTG 410 Marketing Strategy and Policy Credit: 3
FINA 341 Investment and Security Analysis Credit: 3
FINA 440 Advanced Financial Management Credit: 3
FINA 441 Insurance and Business Risks Credit: 3
BUAD 242 The Legal Environment for Business Credit: 3
BUAD 303 Advanced Organizational Behavior Credit: 3
BUAD 420 International Business Credit: 3

Broadening Courses: Credits 6

(In addition to courses satisfying Curr Area I)

Two additional courses in Arts, Humanities, Social Science or Behavioral Science

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Computer Science with Business Focus, B.S.

Departmental Requirements

Required Courses

General Education Requirements

Curriculum Area I - Arts and Humanities: Credits 9

Discipline E: Speech

Discipline C: Language

Curriculum Area II - Social and Behavioral Sciences: Credits 6

Discipline A: Social Sciences

Discipline B: Behavioral Sciences

Curriculum Area III - Biological and Physical Sciences: Credits 8

Curriculum Area IV - Mathematics: Credits 4

Curriculum Area V - English Composition: Credits 9

Curriculum Area VI - Emerging Issues: Credits 4

Total Required for General Education: Credits 40

Program Core Requirements

Computer Science: Credits 47

Advanced: Credits 15

Advanced Computer Science Electives: Credits 3

Math: Credits 9

Economics and Business: Credits 18

Business Elective I: Credits 1-3

Advanced Business Electives: Credits 1-3

Broadening Courses: Credits 6

Curriculum Guide for Computer Science with Business Focus

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Computer Science with Business Focus, B.S.

Departmental Requirements

Required Courses

General Education Requirements

Curriculum Area I - Arts and Humanities: Credits 9

Discipline E: Speech

Discipline C: Language

Curriculum Area II - Social and Behavioral Sciences: Credits 6

Discipline A: Social Sciences

Discipline B: Behavioral Sciences

Curriculum Area III - Biological and Physical Sciences: Credits 8

Curriculum Area IV - Mathematics: Credits 4

Curriculum Area V - English Composition: Credits 9

Curriculum Area VI - Emerging Issues: Credits 4

Total Required for General Education: Credits 40

Program Core Requirements

Computer Science: Credits 47

Advanced: Credits 15

Advanced Computer Science Electives: Credits 3

Math: Credits 9

Economics and Business: Credits 18

Business Elective I: Credits 1-3

Advanced Business Electives: Credits 1-3

Broadening Courses: Credits 6

Curriculum Guide for Computer Science with Business Focus

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