Applied Technology and Mathematics

Academic Departments and Program Requirements

Applied Technology and Mathematics

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William Wagner, III, Department Chair

Faculty

Jeffrey Earle
Delbert Ferster
Matthew McGeehan
William Wagner

Programs Offered

Degrees - Majors

Associate of Science (AS) in Computer Information Systems
Associate of Science (AS) in Cybersecurity

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Information Systems
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Cybersecurity
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Data Analytics

Minors

Business Analytics
Computational Sciences
Cybersecurity
Data Analytics Foundations
Information Systems
Mathematics

Cybersecurity and Computer Science

General Foundation Sequence

Students must satisfactorily complete the following foundation sequence before taking any additional Cybersecurity or Computer Science major courses.

  • CIS 105 (Introduction to Programming)
  • CIS 218 (Software Design and Programming I)
  • CIS 224 (Data and Information I)
  • MATH 216 (Discrete Mathematics)

For all students, the foundation sequence must be taken in their first three semesters of study or complete these courses prior to taking any other CIS course or MATH course. Students who decide to major in this discipline after their first year or who are part-time must still meet these requirements. This also applies to students enrolled in online programs. In order to continue in either the cybersecurity program or the computer science program, students must earn a C+ (2.33) or above in each foundation sequence course.

Progression Requirements

Once the foundation sequence course sequence is complete, to continue in either the cybersecurity or computer science programs, students must remain in “good standing” by maintaining a minimum average of C+ (2.33) in all college mathematics and computing courses with no grade lower than a C (2.0) in all college mathematics and computing courses taken to fulfill major requirements. Students receiving a grade of C- or lower MUST re-take the course once in order to raise the grade. A student may not withdraw from a single course more than one time.

General Foundation Course Exemptions

Students will be exempt from CIS 105 and CIS 218 if, in the previous three (3) years:

  • they have satisfactorily completed (C or above) a one-year college programming sequence (JAVA, C, C++, or VB.net, or a language approved by the department)
    OR
  • they have satisfactorily completed the “AP Computer Science A” exam and “AP Computer Science Principles” exam with a score of 4 or 5 in both exams.

Cybersecurity Degrees

Program Outcomes

Through successfully completing courses in the Cybersecurity programs, students will be able to:

  • Research the latest cybersecurity trends regarding threats and countermeasures.
  • Analyze cybersecurity practices and recognize how different practices are applicable for different organizations.
  • Recognize the global threats to cyber systems and assess and describe the risks associated with an organization.
  • Recommend cybersecurity measures and describe how to implement programs to safeguard organizations.
  • Understand legal concepts and apply ethical models related to cybersecurity.
  • Create policies and effectively lead change to improve cybersecurity in an organization.
  • Identify how technology affects cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity (AS)
(Associate of Science)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:  CIS 105, 218, 224, 317: INFO 230; MATH 216; three (3) courses (9 credits) from the following: CIS 209; CYB 301, 320, 325.

Cybersecurity (BA)
(Bachelor of Arts)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: CIS 105, 209, 218, 224, CIS 317; and INFO 230. (Note that these prerequisites may be completed concurrently, by advisement, as part of degree completion program.)  Degree completion program includes the following required courses: BUS 366; BUSL 378, 394; CCS 341; CIS 335; CYB 301, 320, 325, 330, 350, 390; ENG 242; ORBH 315, 325; MATH 216; PHI 384; POL 312; and SOC 247.

Cybersecurity (BS)
(Bachelor of Science)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Cybersecurity  - Degree Completion: Designed as an accelerated degree-completion program offered for part-time adult learners. Ideally, students entering the program will have already completed the prerequisite course work: CIS 105, 209, 218, 224, CIS 317; and INFO 230. (Note that these prerequisites may be completed concurrently, by advisement, as part of degree completion program.)  Degree completion program includes the following required courses: BUS 366; BUSL 378, 394; CCS 341; CIS 335; CYB 301, 320, 325, 330, 350, 390; ENG 242; ORBH 315, 325; MATH 216; PHI 384; POL 312; and SOC 247. Requirements beyond program by advisement to complete liberal arts core courses and electives as needed for a total of 126 credits.
  • Cybersecurity (full degree):  Required courses: BUS 366; BUSL 394; CIS 105, 209, 218, 224, 317, 335; CYB 301, 320, 325, 330, 350, 390; ENG 242; INFO 125, 230, 405, 408; MATH 216; POL 312; PSY 208; and SOC 247.

Cybersecurity Minor

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:  CIS 105; CYB 301, 320; INFO 120; POL 312, and SOC 247.

Computer Information Systems And Data Analytics Degrees

Program Outcomes

Through successfully completing courses in computer information systems and data analytics programs, students will be able to:

  • Utilize systematic, orderly, and exact habits of thought.
  •  Apply the power of reasoning to analyze situations and solve problems.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the role of mathematics and technology play in shaping the future.
  • Apply and renew, via life-long learning, the essential concepts and skills needed for career success and advanced study.

Computer Information Systems (AS)
(Associate of Science)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: CIS 105, 218, 224, 317; INFO 230; MATH 216, and nine (9) elective credits chosen from: CIS 326, 335, 343, 345, 351; CYB 301; INFO 110, 120, 310, 404, 410.

Computer Information Systems (BS)
(Bachelor of Science)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: CIS 105, 209, 218, 224, 317, 326, 343, 345, 351, Algorithms course (400 level); COM 350; INFO 230, 404, 405, 409, 410; and MATH 216.

Data Analytics (BS)
(Bachelor of Science)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: MATH 207, 208, 216, 307, 308, 311, 350; CIS 218, 224, 326, 335, 345, 351; INFO 103, 105, 405, 410; PHY 203-204; 9 credits (3 courses) from department courses, which may include: MATH, 303, 304, 309, 312; CIS 105, 343; INFO 310, 408, 409. Students must enroll in a minor area of study where they will apply Data Analytics in INFO 410.

Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Sciences Minors

Business Analytics
(Minor)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: INFO 103, 105, 226; three (3) courses (nine credits) from among the following: BUS 327, 333,360; CIS 105, 218, 335; ECO 307; FMD 344; MKT 359

Computational Sciences
(Minor)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: MATH 207, 208; four (4) courses (12 credits) from among the following: CIS 218, 224, 345, 351; INFO 103, 105; MATH 307

Data Analytics Foundations
(Minor)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: CIS 218, 224 or 226, 351; MATH 307; two (2) courses (6 credits) from among the following: CIS 209, 326, 345; INFO 103, 105, 151; MATH 216

Information Systems
(Minor)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: 18 credits to include: CIS 105, 218, 224; INFO 404; and two courses (6 credits) chosen from the following: CYB 301; INFO 110, 215, 310; CIS 317, 326, 335, 343, 345, 351

Mathematics
(Minor)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: 18 credits to include: MATH 207, 208, 216; and three courses (9 credits) chosen from any mathematics course numbered 300 or above.