Major and Minor Programs in CS and CIS areas
General Information
- Undergraduate Advisors
- Major in Computer Science (CS)
- Major in Computer Information Systems (CIS)
- Minor in Computer Science (CS) and Computer Information Systems (CIS)
New Computer Science Undergraduate Program (from Fall-2009 semester)
- A description of CS and CIS Undergraduate Programs (in the Catalog)
- A sequence of Core and Elective Courses
- A recommended 4-Year Semester-by-Semester Course Schedule
- Transition Table for students who plan to graduate using NEW requirements
- Transition Table for students who plan to graduate using OLD requirements
- CS and CIS courses to be available during 2009-2010 academic year
Information for Prospective Students
- Bradley University Campus: A Virtual Tour
- Admissions for Freshman Students
- Admissions for Transfer Students
- Bradley University Campus and CS/IS Department Visits
- Online Application
- Financial Assistance
and Cost Management
- Student Life
| CS Freshmen students: Dr. Arnold Patton (office: BR 187; alp@cs1.bradley.edu; phone: (309) 677-2449) |
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| CS Sophomore students: Dr. Steven Dolins (office: BR 195; sdolins@bradley.edu; phone: (309) 677-3284) |
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| CS Junior students: Dr. Mahmood Haghighi (office: BR 171; dmh@cs1.bradley.edu; phone: (309) 677-2446) |
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| CS Senior students: Dr. James Miller (office: BR 185; jcm@bradley.edu; phone: (309) 677-2459) |
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| CIS Freshmen and Sophomore students: Dr. Christos Nikolopoulos (office: BR 197; chris@bradley.edu; phone: (309) 677-2456) |
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| CIS Junior and Senior students: Dr. James Miller (office: BR 185; jcm@bradley.edu; phone: (309) 677-2459) |
Major in Computer Science (from Fall-2009 semester)
In addition to University and College requirements, the following Department requirements must be completed:
Computer Science:
- 45 semester hours including CS 101, CS 102, CS 140, CS 210, CS 215, CS 220, CS 321, CS 330, CS 370, CS 390, CS 480, CS 490, CS 491;
- At least 24 semester hours must be at or above the 300 level;
- A grade of C or better is required in all computer science courses submitted in fulfillment of the major requirements.
Mathematics and Science:
- 12 semester hours of mathematics, including MTH120, MTH 121, MTH 122, and one elective at the 200 level or higher;
- MTH 325, or IME 311, or QM 262;
- 12 semester hours of science, including a two semester (eight semester hour) laboratory science sequence for science or engineering majors.
Major in Computer Information Systems (from Fall-2009 semester)
In addition to University and College requirements, the following Department requirements must be completed:
Computer Science
- 33 semester hours including CIS 203, CS 101, CS 102, CS 220, CS 310, CS 330, CS 403, and CS 370 (CS 390 is strongly recommended);
- At least 21 hours must be at or above the 300 level
- A grade of C or better is required in all computer science and computer information systems courses presented in fulfillment of the major requirements
Mathematics - MTH 105 (or equivalent) and either MTH 115 or MTH 121 (MTH 116 or MTH 122 is recommended), and MTH 120.
Statistics - QM 262 and QM 263 (or equivalents).
Accounting - ATG 157 and ATG 158.
Business - BMA 352
Economics - ECO 221 (or ECO 100)
Finance - FIN 322
Psychology - PSY 103 (or PSY 104)
Supporting Area - Each computer information systems major must select a minor, or at least 18 semester hours in an approved sequence of courses in a supporting area; at least 12 of these hours must be above the freshman level. A frequent choice of is the business administration minor. Several other options exist and interested students should consult with their major advisor for assistance in selecting one suitable to their goals and needs. Students should also consult the department offering the minor. Students choosing the business administration minor must have that choice approved by the College of Business Administration.
Minor in Computer Science and Computer Information Systems
The requirements for a minor in computer science and information systems are:
1. A total of 21 hours in computer science or computer information systems courses;
2. At least 12 of these hours must be in courses numbered 300 or above.
Non-majors interested in a minor should consult the department and develop an individualized plan based on your area of interest.
For example, a student seeking to achieve a working competence in information systems might select CS 101, CS 102, CS 310, CS 330, CS 403, CS 370, and CS 390. Plans to meet other objectives can be worked out with a department advisor.