Computer Information Systems

ACES100 - This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.)

Open Elective - Any course at the 100 level or above that is not already required in program.

MATH140 Finite Mathematics 3 CR - This course introduces students to the fundamentals of non-calculus-based mathematics. Applications to Managerial Science and Computer Science serve as motivation for course material. Topics include the mathematics of finance (compound interest and annuities), optimization, and decision-­making. The use of spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) to handle more complex calculations will be introduced where appropriate. This course is strongly recommended for students in the Computer Science BS program. Note: Online sections will have an $80.00 ebook/MyMathLab fee included with the course.
Prerequisite(s): MATH125


MATH215 Calculus I 4 CR - This course covers differential calculus and an introduction to integral calculus. Topics include: limits and continuity, the definition of the derivative, rules and techniques of differentiation, applications of the derivative (including motion, L’Hopital’s Rule, curve sketching, optimization, and related rates), antiderivatives, Riemann sums, the definition of the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and elementary methods and applications of integration.  Online sections will have an $85.00 eBook/MyMathLab fee included with the course. Note: A grade of C or better is required to take Math 216, Math 317 and Math 350. 
Prerequisite(s): MATH150

ACCT200 - This course is designed strictly for the non-business major. It is a comprehensive survey course of financial and managerial accounting concepts that discusses the financial aspects of starting and growing a business. Specifically, the course explores the role of accounting in business, examining the balance sheet, profit/loss statements, and cash flow reports. Students will also learn how to analyze financial statements and financial trends.
Prerequisite(s): HINT211, HLTH235, MGMT211 or CISP211

ACCT201 - This course is an introduction to accounting principles emphasizing the operation of a business as a sole proprietorship and covers the complete accounting cycle for merchandising and service entities. Partnership accounting is also covered. The application of computer technology to accounting processes is integrated into this course. Note: A grade of C or better is required to take the next course in the sequence.
Co-requisite(s): BITS211 or CISP112 and MATH125

CISP490 - Contact Career Services at least one semester prior to enrolling.
This bachelor-level Computer Information Systems Internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The employment experience should be related as closely as possible to the student’s major field and individual interest. In general, 150–200 hours of career-related work time shall be required at the employment site and evidenced by weekly reports filed by the student. Students will be given information concerning placement site possibilities; however, responsibility for selection by the internship employer rests with the student. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. An appropriate faculty member and the placement site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance. A $30.00 insurance fee and a $30.00 Internship Management fee are charged in this course. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A Criminal Background check and drug screening may be required by the Internship site.
Prerequisite(s): Junior status, CISP247 and either CSCI232, CSCI234, CSCI239, CISP242 or CISP310; minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average and 2.7 in the major.

TECH489 - This course provides students the opportunity to apply discipline-related knowledge through live, field-based projects with organizational clients from diverse industries and sectors, including entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profit organizations, among others. Teams of three to five students, with support of faculty, provide data, analysis, and recommendations designed to help clients achieve technological advances to solve organizational challenges and to impact growth. This qualifies as an Experiential Learning option within the College of Technology. Prerequisite(s): Senior status and minimum GPA of 2.3

*Either CISP490 or TECH489 must be completed unless the experiential learning component is satisfied. An upper level technology substitution must be chosen if the experiential component is completed within a required course in the major.