Department Chair Nathan Barker – ELC 417 – (435) 586-5415	Faculty & Staff
Administrative Assistant Mary A. Gillins – ELC 407 – (435) 586-5405	Student Success Advisors COSE Advisement Website
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Overview of Programs

The Department of Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS) provides rigorous, accredited (ABET) programs that enable students to pursue graduate studies and/or careers in computer science and information systems. Graduates are in demand by companies both local and nationwide.

Faculty members are dedicated to the success of students in and outside of the classroom and have expertise in various areas of computer science and information systems. Curriculum is founded on providing students with engaged and experiential education, as well as opportunities to participate in undergraduate research.

Mission

The Department of Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS) supports the mission of the University and the Walter Maxwell Gibson College of Science and Engineering by providing high-quality graduate and undergraduate education to students through certificate, associate’s, baccalaureate, and master’s degree programs.

The mission of the Department of CSIS is to provide a learning-centered environment that enables students, faculty, and staff to achieve their goals and to empower our students to compete on a global level for careers in government, industry, secondary education, and for acceptance to graduate school.

The department provides programs in computer science and information systems. The curricula are rich with opportunities for students to develop a sound understanding of fundamentals as well as specialized theories, practices, and ethics that enhance their learning.

The CSIS faculty members are committed to providing high-quality education and individual guidance and assistance to students, helping them to develop the attributes of critical thinking, effective communication, lifelong learning, and individual integrity while pursuing their academic goals as well as engaging in scholarly activities to enhance our classes, involve students, and to assist in the economic development of the region through partnerships with industry, inventors, and entrepreneurs.

Department/Program Learning Outcomes

The CS and IS bachelor degrees in the department are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). As such, the CSIS degrees are engineered to provide graduating students with the following:

1. An ability to analyze a problem, and to identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
2. An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the discipline.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences about technical information.
4. An ability to make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. An ability to function effectively on teams to establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, manage risk, and produce deliverables.
6. (CS Only) An ability to apply theory in the design and implementation of computer-based solutions.
7. (CS Only) An ability to reason about and explain computer-based solutions at multiple levels of abstraction.
8. (IS Only) An ability to support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.

Other Information

All courses to be counted in the Computer Science and Information Systems Department majors and minors must be completed with a “C” (2.0) or better. Computer Science majors must take an approved comprehensive examination in computer science during their senior year, passing with a score at least in the 25th percentile.

Students who need to strengthen their mathematical backgrounds will need to select appropriate courses from MATH 1010 , MATH 1050 , and/or MATH 1060  before they can begin to take the required mathematical courses.

Programs

• General Technology - Information Technology Specialty (A.A.S.) (USTC transfers only)
• Information Technology - Computer and Information Systems Security Emphasis (A.A.S.)
• Information Technology - Information Technology Emphasis (A.A.S.)
• Information Technology - Networking/Telecommunications Emphasis (A.A.S.)

• Computer Science (B.S.)
• Information Systems - Cybersecurity Emphasis (B.S.)
• Information Systems - Management Information Systems Emphasis (B.S.)
• Information Systems - Network Administration Emphasis (B.S.)

• Certificate of Proficiency in Computer Science

• Computer Science (Minor)
• Computer Science - Teacher Education Emphasis (Minor)
• Information Systems (Minor)

• Master of Science in Cyber Security and Information Assurance - Cyber and Web Security Emphasis (M.S.) (Online)
• Master of Science in Cyber Security and Information Assurance - Government, Regulation, and Compliance (GRC) and IS Controls Emphasis (M.S.) (Online)