BCS Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science (BS)

This program touches on all aspects of computer programming and information systems. It provides a practical hands-on approach to programming with an emphasis on solving business problems.

The Computer Programming and Information Systems baccalaureate degree program requires a set of core courses that all graduates must take. The Core courses provide the diverse but fundamental foundation in technology necessary to create a technology savvy individual. In addition, the student selects one of four tracks with concentrations in Programming, Systems Development, Networking or Web Development. Each track offers the student a skill set in one discipline of Information Technology and enables him/her to study a particular area in depth.

Program of Study

Business & Computer Systems (48 credits)

Course	Title	Credits
BCS 101	Programming Concepts and Problem Solving	3
BCS 1xx	Programming I BCS120 or BCS185	3
BCS 2xx	Programming II BCS230 or BCS285	3
BCS 215	UNIX Operating System	3
BCS 260	Data Base	3
BCS 262	Data Communications	3
BCS 300	Management Information Systems	3
BCS 301	Systems Analysis and Design	3
BCS 345	Java Programming	3
BCS 430	Senior Project	3
BCS/BUS	Elective any level	3
BCS 3xx	Elective 300 Level or above	3
BUS 101	Accounting I	3
BUS 109	Management Theories and Practices	3
BCS xx	BCS Elective any level	3

In addition to the requirements listed above and based on their track, students must complete the courses listed below:

Programming Track (12 Credits)

Students must complete BCS120 and BCS230 for this track

Course	Title	Credits
BCS 370	Data Structures	3
BCS 316	Perl Programming	3
BCS 360	Advanced Data Base	3
BCS 410	Computer Architecture	3

Systems Track (12 Credits)

Students must complete BCS 301 as a prerequiste for this track.

Course	Title	Credits
BCS 302	Systems Analysis and Design II	3
BCS 378	Information Security	3
BCS 405	Development Project Management	3
BUS 3xx	Elective 300 Level or Above	3

Networking Track (12 Credits)

Course	Title	Credits
BCS 208	Networking Fundamentals I	3
BCS 209	Networking Fundamentals II	3

Choose two of the following four courses:

Course	Title	Credits
BCS 311	Local Area Networking	3
BCS 320	LAN Switching and Wireless	3
BCS 321	Accessing the WAN	3
BCS 378	Information Security	3

Web Track (12 Credits)

Students must complete BCS 130 as a prerequisite for this track.

Course	Title	Credits
BCS 240W	Website Development II	3
BCS 250	JavaScript	3
BCS 303	Advanced Website Development	3
BCS 350	Web Database Development	3

Liberal Arts and Sciences (61-63 credits)

See General Education Requirements.