B.S. Computer Information Systems
https://www.tamuct.edu/degrees/undergraduate/cis-bs.html
OVERVIEW
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in written communications on technical subjects appropriate to the discipline.
- Recognize a reasoned resolution to an ethical challenge in computing context
- Design appropriate computing solutions to business problems.
- Apply knowledge to address the IT security needs of an organization.
- Demonstrate knowledge proficiency in the area of concentration: Networking Management, Software Engineering Database Design, Cyber Security, Data Analytics.
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems Data Analytics Concentration Program Requirements
Refer to the General Education Core Requirements page for more information on the CORE REQ coursework. The Field of Study (FOS) courses are listed in the footnotes (if applicable). At least 120 credit hours are required for the degree.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
Fall | ||
| CORE REQ Communication (010) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Mathematics (020) 1 | 3 | |
| CORE REQ American History (060) | 3 | |
| ECON 2302 | Principles of Microeconomics (CORE REQ (080)) | 3 |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
Spring | ||
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication (CORE REQ (010)) | 3 |
| or SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | |
| or SPCH 1321 | Business & Professional Communication | |
| CORE REQ Creative Arts (050) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ American History (060) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Component Area Option (090) 1 | 3 | |
| Any Level CIS Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
| CORE REQ Life and Physical Sciences (030) 1 | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Government/Political Science (070) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Component Area Option (090) 1 | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
Spring | ||
| CORE REQ Life and Physical Sciences (030) 1 | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Language, Philosophy, and Culture (040) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Government/Political Science (070) | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
| CIS 3300 | Computer Technology and Impact 1 | 3 |
| or BCIS 1305 | Business Computer Applications | |
| or COSC 1301 | Introduction to Computing | |
| CIS 3303 | Programming Logic and Design | 3 |
| or COSC 1315 | Fundamentals of Programming | |
| CIS 3315 | Web Site Development and Design | 3 |
| CIS 3302 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 3 |
Spring | ||
| CIS 3330 | C++ Programming 1 | 3 |
| or CIS 3331 | Visual Basic Programming | |
| or CIS 3332 | Java Programming | |
| or COSC 1320 | C Programming I | |
| or COSC 1336 | Programming Fundamentals I | |
| Upper-Level CIS or COSC Elective 1 | 3 | |
| BUSI 3311 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| CIS 4341 | Information Technology Security and Risk Management | 3 |
| CIS 3347 | Data Communications and Infrastructure | 3 |
| CIS 3306 | Data Visualization | 3 |
| Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
| CIS 4350 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 4301 | Database Theory and Practices | 3 |
| CIS 3365 | System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CIS 4302 | Web & Social Analytics | 3 |
| CIS 3360 | Ethics in Computing | 3 |
Spring | ||
| CIS 4360 | Strategic Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 4352 | Structured Query Language | 3 |
| CIS 4351 | IS Project Management | 3 |
| CIS 4303 | Data Mining | 3 |
| Upper-Level CIS or COSC Elective | 3 | |
| CIS 4090 | Computer Information Systems Capstone Assessment | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
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Lower Level Electives, Any Level Electives, Component Area Options, or Degree Requirements (DEG REQ) may consist of the FOS courses: MATH 2413, MATH 2414, MATH 2305, COSC 1436, COSC 1437, COSC 2436, PHYS 2425, PHYS 2426 (or 3 credit hour lecture and 1 hour lab courses for PHYS), one of the following: COSC 2325, COSC 2425.
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems Cybersecurity Concentration Program Requirements
Refer to the General Education Core Requirements page for more information on the CORE REQ coursework. The Field of Study (FOS) courses are listed in the footnotes (if applicable). At least 120 credit hours are required for the degree.
The program listed is a general guideline for semester coursework, speak with a college advisor for an individualized student education plan.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
Fall | ||
| CORE REQ Communication (010) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Mathematics (020) 1 | 3 | |
| CORE REQ American History (060) | 3 | |
| ECON 2302 | Principles of Microeconomics (CORE REQ (080)) | 3 |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
Spring | ||
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication (CORE REQ (010)) | 3 |
| or SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | |
| or SPCH 1321 | Business & Professional Communication | |
| CORE REQ Creative Arts (050) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ American History (060) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Component Area Option (090) 1 | 3 | |
| Any Level CIS Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
| CORE REQ Life and Physical Sciences (030) 1 | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Government/Political Science (070) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Component Area Option (090) 1 | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
Spring | ||
| CORE REQ Life and Physical Sciences (030) 1 | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Language, Philosophy, and Culture (040) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Government/Political Science (070) | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
| CIS 3300 | Computer Technology and Impact 1 | 3 |
| or BCIS 1305 | Business Computer Applications | |
| or COSC 1301 | Introduction to Computing | |
| CIS 3303 | Programming Logic and Design | 3 |
| or COSC 1315 | Fundamentals of Programming | |
| CIS 3315 | Web Site Development and Design | 3 |
| CIS 4341 | Information Technology Security and Risk Management | 3 |
| CIS 3347 | Data Communications and Infrastructure | 3 |
Spring | ||
| CIS 3330 | C++ Programming 1 | 3 |
| or CIS 3331 | Visual Basic Programming | |
| or CIS 3332 | Java Programming | |
| or COSC 1320 | C Programming I | |
| or COSC 1336 | Programming Fundamentals I | |
| CIS 3361 | Introduction to Computer Forensics | 3 |
| CIS 4342 | Computer Security Principles and Practices | 3 |
| CIS 3360 | Ethics in Computing | 3 |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Upper-Level CIS or COSC Elective | 3 | |
Fall | ||
| CIS 4350 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 3365 | System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CIS 4301 | Database Theory and Practices | 3 |
| CIS 4345 | Network and Systems Security | 3 |
| CIS 4346 | Applied Security | 3 |
Spring | ||
| BUSI 3311 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| CIS 4360 | Strategic Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 4351 | IS Project Management | 3 |
| CIS 4348 | Security Trends and Malware Analysis | 3 |
| Upper-Level CIS or COSC Elective | 3 | |
| CIS 4090 | Computer Information Systems Capstone Assessment | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
- 1
Lower Level Electives, Any Level Electives, Component Area Options, or Degree Requirements (DEG REQ) may consist of the FOS courses: MATH 2413, MATH 2414, MATH 2305, COSC 1436, COSC 1437, COSC 2436, PHYS 2425, PHYS 2426 (or 3 credit hour lecture and 1 hour lab courses for PHYS), one of the following: COSC 2325, COSC 2425.
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems Management and Networking Concentration Program Requirements
Refer to the General Education Core Requirements page for more information on the CORE REQ coursework. The Field of Study (FOS) courses are listed in the footnotes (if applicable). At least 120 credit hours are required for the degree.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
Fall | ||
| CORE REQ Communication (010) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Mathematics (020) 1 | 3 | |
| CORE REQ American History (060) | 3 | |
| ECON 2302 | Principles of Microeconomics (CORE REQ (080)) | 3 |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
Spring | ||
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication (CORE REQ (010)) | 3 |
| or SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | |
| or SPCH 1321 | Business & Professional Communication | |
| CORE REQ Creative Arts (050) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ American History (060) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Component Area Option (090) 1 | 3 | |
| Any Level CIS Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
| CORE REQ Life and Physical Sciences (030) 1 | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Government/Political Science (070) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Component Area Option (090) 1 | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
Spring | ||
| CORE REQ Life and Physical Sciences (030) 1 | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Language, Philosophy, and Culture (040) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Government/Political Science (070) | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
| CIS 3300 | Computer Technology and Impact 1 | 3 |
| or BCIS 1305 | Business Computer Applications | |
| or COSC 1301 | Introduction to Computing | |
| CIS 3303 | Programming Logic and Design | 3 |
| or COSC 1315 | Fundamentals of Programming | |
| CIS 3315 | Web Site Development and Design | 3 |
| CIS 3347 | Data Communications and Infrastructure | 3 |
Spring | ||
| CIS 3330 | C++ Programming 1 | 3 |
| or CIS 3331 | Visual Basic Programming | |
| or CIS 3332 | Java Programming | |
| or COSC 1320 | C Programming I | |
| or COSC 1336 | Programming Fundamentals I | |
| BUSI 3311 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| CIS 4341 | Information Technology Security and Risk Management | 3 |
| CIS 3305 | Operating Systems Theory and Practice | 3 |
| CIS 3360 | Ethics in Computing | 3 |
| Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
| CIS 4350 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 4301 | Database Theory and Practices | 3 |
| CIS 3365 | System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CIS 4376 | Network Administration | 3 |
| CIS 4345 | Network and Systems Security | 3 |
Spring | ||
| CIS 4360 | Strategic Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 4351 | IS Project Management | 3 |
| CIS 4335 | UNIX Systems Administration | 3 |
| CIS 4378 | Comprehensive Networking | 3 |
| Upper-Level CIS or COSC Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-Level CIS or COSC Elective | 3 | |
| CIS 4090 | Computer Information Systems Capstone Assessment | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
- 1
Lower Level Electives, Any Level Electives, Component Area Options, or Degree Requirements (DEG REQ) may consist of the FOS courses: MATH 2413, MATH 2414, MATH 2305, COSC 1436, COSC 1437, COSC 2436, PHYS 2425, PHYS 2426 (or 3 credit hour lecture and 1 hour lab courses for PHYS), one of the following: COSC 2325, COSC 2425.
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems Software Engineering and Database Design Concentration Program Requirements
Refer to the General Education Core Requirements page for more information on the CORE REQ coursework. The Field of Study (FOS) courses are listed in the footnotes (if applicable). At least 120 credit hours are required for the degree.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
Fall | ||
| CORE REQ Communication (010) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Mathematics (020) 1 | 3 | |
| CORE REQ American History (060) | 3 | |
| ECON 2302 | Principles of Microeconomics (CORE REQ (080)) | 3 |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
Spring | ||
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication (CORE REQ (010)) | 3 |
| or SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | |
| or SPCH 1321 | Business & Professional Communication | |
| CORE REQ Creative Arts (050) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ American History (060) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Component Area Option (090) 1 | 3 | |
| Any Level CIS Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
| CORE REQ Life and Physical Sciences (030) 1 | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Government/Political Science (070) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Component Area Option (090) 1 | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
Spring | ||
| CORE REQ Life and Physical Sciences (030) 1 | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Language, Philosophy, and Culture (040) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Government/Political Science (070) | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
| CIS 3300 | Computer Technology and Impact 1 | 3 |
| or BCIS 1305 | Business Computer Applications | |
| or COSC 1301 | Introduction to Computing | |
| CIS 3303 | Programming Logic and Design | 3 |
| or COSC 1315 | Fundamentals of Programming | |
| CIS 3315 | Web Site Development and Design | 3 |
| CIS 3330 | C++ Programming 1 | 3 |
| or CIS 3331 | Visual Basic Programming | |
| or CIS 3332 | Java Programming | |
| or COSC 1320 | C Programming I | |
| or COSC 1336 | Programming Fundamentals I | |
Spring | ||
| CIS 3340 | Advanced C++ Programming | 3 |
| or CIS 3341 | Advanced Visual Basic Programming | |
| or CIS 3342 | Advanced Java Programming | |
| or CIS 3343 | C# Programming for Windows and the Web | |
| BUSI 3311 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| CIS 4341 | Information Technology Security and Risk Management | 3 |
| CIS 3347 | Data Communications and Infrastructure | 3 |
| CIS 3360 | Ethics in Computing | 3 |
| Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
| CIS 4350 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 4351 | IS Project Management | 3 |
| CIS 3365 | System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CIS 4301 | Database Theory and Practices | 3 |
| CIS 3351 | Data Structures | 3 |
Spring | ||
| CIS 4360 | Strategic Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 4340 | Algorithm Design and Analysis | 3 |
| CIS 4352 | Structured Query Language | 3 |
| CIS 4379 | Software Engineering for E-Business | 3 |
| Upper-Level CIS or COSC Electives | 3 | |
| Upper-Level CIS or COSC Electives | 3 | |
| CIS 4090 | Computer Information Systems Capstone Assessment | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
- 1
Lower Level Electives, Any Level Electives, Component Area Options, or Degree Requirements (DEG REQ) may consist of the FOS courses: MATH 2413, MATH 2414, MATH 2305, COSC 1436, COSC 1437, COSC 2436, PHYS 2425, PHYS 2426 (or 3 credit hour lecture and 1 hour lab courses for PHYS), one of the following: COSC 2325, COSC 2425.
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems Without Concentration Program Requirements
Refer to the General Education Core Requirements page for more information on the CORE REQ coursework. The Field of Study (FOS) courses are listed in the footnotes (if applicable). At least 120 credit hours are required for the degree.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
Fall | ||
| CORE REQ Communication (010) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Mathematics (020) 1 | 3 | |
| CORE REQ American History (060) | 3 | |
| ECON 2302 | Principles of Microeconomics (CORE REQ (080)) | 3 |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
Spring | ||
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication (CORE REQ (010)) | 3 |
| or SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | |
| or SPCH 1321 | Business & Professional Communication | |
| CORE REQ Creative Arts (050) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ American History (060) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Component Area Option (090) 1 | 3 | |
| Any Level CIS Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
| CORE REQ Life and Physical Sciences (030) 1 | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Government/Political Science (070) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Component Area Option (090) 1 | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
Spring | ||
| CORE REQ Life and Physical Sciences (030) 1 | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Language, Philosophy, and Culture (040) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Government/Political Science (070) | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
| CIS 3300 | Computer Technology and Impact 1 | 3 |
| or BCIS 1305 | Business Computer Applications | |
| or COSC 1301 | Introduction to Computing | |
| CIS 3303 | Programming Logic and Design | 3 |
| or COSC 1315 | Fundamentals of Programming | |
| CIS 3315 | Web Site Development and Design | 3 |
| Upper-Level CIS or COSC Elective | 3 | |
| CIS 3347 | Data Communications and Infrastructure | 3 |
Spring | ||
| CIS 3330 | C++ Programming 1 | 3 |
| or CIS 3331 | Visual Basic Programming | |
| or CIS 3332 | Java Programming | |
| or COSC 1320 | C Programming I | |
| or COSC 1336 | Programming Fundamentals I | |
| BUSI 3311 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| CIS 4341 | Information Technology Security and Risk Management | 3 |
| Upper-Level CIS or COSC Elective | 3 | |
| CIS 3360 | Ethics in Computing | 3 |
| Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
| CIS 4350 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 4301 | Database Theory and Practices | 3 |
| CIS 3365 | System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| Upper-Level CIS or COSC Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-Level CIS or COSC Elective | 3 | |
Spring | ||
| CIS 4360 | Strategic Information Systems | 3 |
| Upper-Level CIS or COSC or COBA Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Upper-Level CIS or COSC or COBA Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Upper-Level CIS or COSC or COBA Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Upper-Level CIS or COSC Elective | 3 | |
| CIS 4090 | Computer Information Systems Capstone Assessment | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
- 1
Lower Level Electives, Any Level Electives, Component Area Options, or Degree Requirements (DEG REQ) may consist of the FOS courses: MATH 2413, MATH 2414, MATH 2305, COSC 1436, COSC 1437, COSC 2436, PHYS 2425, PHYS 2426 (or 3 credit hour lecture and 1 hour lab courses for PHYS), one of the following: COSC 2325, COSC 2425.
- 2
Please see your advisor for information on recommended micro-credential course offerings.
