2003-04 Greenville College Catalog

Majors & Minors

INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Professor – Gerald Eichhoefer (Department Head)
Instructor – Deloy Cole

Computer Science | Digital Media | Management Information Systems

The newly formed Information Science and Technology Department includes the majors Computer Science, Digital Media, and Management Information Systems.

The Computer Science major will help prepare students to function as information professionals in a world that is being constantly transformed by technology. This preparation includes the cultivation of analytic and critical thinking skills as well as the ability to work and communicate with others on complex projects. Students will learn to integrate insights into God’s creation derived from Computer Science and Information Systems with their Christian understanding of the world and to present themselves as moral and responsible Christian professionals and servant leaders. The Computer Science major emphasizes the theoretical foundations of Computer Science and Information Systems that will allow them, as life-long learners, to keep pace with rapidly changing technology over the course of their careers. Students also learn the technical skills necessary to begin as information professionals following graduation. Students who successfully complete the Computer Science major can expect entry-level professional positions or admission to graduate school upon graduation.

The Computer Science Major requires 10 hours of prerequisites (or demonstrated proficiencies) and 41 hours of the major requirements. Optional tracks require an additional 9 - 13 hours. The Computer Science major leads to a Bachelor of Science degree.

Computer Science Major Requirements:

Core prerequisites:
MTH 115 Calculus I (4 cr) or
MTH 111 College Algebra and Trigonometry (4 cr) plus one semester of programming
CIS 105 Computer Fundamentals (3 cr) or proficiency
CIS 140 Introduction to Programming (3 cr) or proficiency

Core requirements (consist of courses required by all students for any CIS major):
CIS 210 Programming and Data Structures I (4 cr)
CIS 211 Programming and Data Structures II (4 cr)
CIS 315 Networking and Communications (3 cr)
CIS 330 Database Management (3 cr)

Basic requirements:
MTH 116 Calculus II (4 cr)
CIS 310 Programming and Data Structures III (4 cr)
CIS 335 System Foundations (4 cr)
CIS 340 Applications System Analysis & Design (3 cr)
CIS 360 Principles of Program Languages (4 cr)
CIS 365 Computer Science Theory (4 cr)
CIS 405 CIS Practicum (4 cr)

Optional Tracks:

Computer Science Major with Math Track:
CIS core requirements +
Computer Science basic requirements +
MTH 217 Multivariable Calculus (3 cr)
MTH 218 Differential Equations (3 cr)
MTH 306 Numerical Analysis (3 cr)

Computer Science Major with Web/Networking Track:
CIS core requirements +
Computer Science basic requirements +
CIS 220 Webmaster Fundamentals (3 cr)
CIS 320 Managing Local Area Networks (3 cr)
CIS 325 WWW Programming (3cr)
ART 230 Graphic Design (4 cr)

Computer Science Minor Requirements
CIS 210 Programming & Data Structures I (4 cr)
CIS 211 Programming & Data Structures II (4 cr)
CIS 315 Networking & Communication (3 cr)
CIS 330 Database Management (3 cr)
One of the following:
CIS 310 Programming & Data Structures III (4 cr)
CIS 335 System Foundations (4 cr)
CIS 435 Alternative Programming Paradigms (4 cr)
CIS 450 Applied Computer Science (4 cr)

The Digital Media major prepares students to become content creators in a world that is constantly being shaped by technology. This preparation includes the cultivation of analytic and critical thinking skills as well as the ability to work and communicate with others on complex interdisciplinary projects integrating digital music and art, web-based digital communications, and computer programming skills.

Students will learn to integrate their Christian world view as an extension of the creative process as revealed in digital content, presenting themselves as moral and responsible Christian professionals. The Digital Media major emphasizes a broad-based, theoretical understanding of the delivery tools, which will allow them, as life-long learners, to keep pace with rapidly changing technology over the course of their careers. Students also learn the technical skills necessary to begin as content creators following graduation. Students who successfully complete the Digital Media major can expect entry-level professional positions or admission to graduate school upon graduation.

The Digital Media Major requires students to complete 37 credits. Students who complete the Digital Media major are eligible to receive the Bachelor of Science degree.

Digital Media Major Requirements:
MUSG 226 Studio Recording I (2 cr) (Prerequisite: Sophomore standing)
MUSG 227 Studio Recording II (2 cr)
CIS 140 Intro to Programming (3 cr) (Prerequisite: CIS105/consent)
CIS 220 Webmaster Fundamentals (3 cr)
PHY 110 Light, Sound and Motion (4 cr) (Prerequisite: Finite Math)
PHY 192 Introduction to Electronics (4 cr)
ART 230 Graphic Design (3 cr) (Prerequisite: ART111 or 113)
ART 331 Digital Photography (3 cr)
DM 250 Web Page Design I (3 cr)
DM 301 Digital Video (3 cr)
DM 401 Digital Media Portfolio (3 cr)
DM 405 Digital Media Practicum/Internship (4 cr)

Students may choose one of the following optional tracks in addition to the courses listed above to be better prepared for specific employment opportunities after college.

Art Track
ART 113 Drawing (3 cr)
ART 330 Digital Imaging (3 cr)
ART 353 Art History: The Twentieth Century (2 cr)
DM 402 Digital Video II (3 cr)

Information Systems Track
MGT 101 Introduction to Business (3 cr)
CIS 315 Networking & Communications (3 cr)
CIS 325 WWW Programming (3 cr)
CIS 330 Database Management (3 cr)
CIS 340 Applied Systems Analysis & Design (3 cr)

Internet Track
ART 113 Drawing (3 cr)
ART 330 Digital Imaging (3 cr)
MGT 231 Marketing (3 cr)
CIS 315 Networking & Communications (3 cr)
CIS 325 WWW Programming (3 cr)

Music Track
MUSG 185 CCM Seminar (1 cr)
MUSG 325 Music and Business Survey (2 cr)
MUSG 326 Studio Recording III (2 cr)
MUSG 327 Studio Recording IV (2 cr)
MUSG 376 Rock History (2 cr)
MUSG 377 Philosophy and Ethics of CCM (2 cr)
MUSG 385 CCM Seminar (1 cr)
MUSG 417 Practicum Praise & Worship (1 cr)
MUSG 419 Senior Project (1 cr)

Programming Track
PHY 120 General Physics I (4 cr)
PHY 210 General Physics II (4 cr)
CIS 210 Programming and Data Structures I (4 cr)
CIS 211 Programming and Data Structures II (4 cr)
CIS 310 Network and Distributed Programming (4 cr)
CIS 315 Networking & Communication (3 cr)

Students majoring in Management Information Systems graduate knowing how to remember more, think faster, decide things automatically, do many complex tasks simultaneously, and communicate quickly and accurately – all by teaching our machines to do the hard repetitive jobs.

The Management Information Systems Major requires students to complete 51 credits. Students have the option of completing a Web/Networking Track within the MIS major, which requires 57 hours of credit. Students completing the Management Information Systems Major (with or without the Web/Networking Track) are eligible to receive a Bachelor of Science degree.

Management Information Systems Major Requirements:
CIS 210 Programming and Data Structures I (4 cr)
CIS 240 COBOL Programming (3 cr)
CIS 315 Networking Data Communication (3 cr)
CIS 330 Database Management (3 cr)
CIS 340 Applied Systems Analysis and Design (3 cr)
CIS 345 Managing Technical People (3 cr)
CIS 405 Practicum (4-12 cr)
CIS 410 System Administration and Management (3 cr)
MGT 101 Introduction to Business (3 cr)
MGT 203 Principles of Microeconomics (3 cr)
MGT 204 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 cr)
MGT 211 Financial Accounting I (3 cr)
MGT 321 Management of Organizations (3 cr)
MGT 367 Quantitative Approaches to Business Problems (4 cr)
MGT 409 Business Seminar (2 cr) (WI)
MTH 111 College Algebra and Trigonometry (4 cr)

Management Information Systems Major Requirements with Web/Networking Track:
ART 230 Graphic Design (3 cr) or
DM 250 Web Page Design (3 cr)
CIS 210 Programming and Data Structures I (4 cr)
CIS 220 Webmaster Fundamentals (3 cr)
CIS 315 Networking Data Communications (3 cr)
CIS 320 Managing LANs (3 cr)
CIS 325 WWW Programming (3 cr)
CIS 330 Database Management (3 cr)
CIS 340 Application Systems Analysis/Design (3 cr)
CIS 345 Managing Technical People (3 cr)
CIS 405 Practicum (4-12 cr)
CIS 410 System Admin and Management (3 cr)
MGT 101 Introduction to Business (3 cr)
MGT 203 Principles of Microeconomics (3 cr)
MGT 231 Marketing (3 cr)
MGT 321 Management of Organizations (3 cr)
MGT 367 Quant Approaches to Business Prob (4 cr)
MGT 409 Management Seminar (2 cr) (WI)
MTH 111 College Algebra and Trigonometry (4 cr)

Management Information Systems Minor Requirements
MGT 101 Introduction to Business (3 cr)
MGT 203 Principles of Microeconomics (4 cr)
CIS 240 COBAL Programming (3 cr)
CIS 330 Database Management (3 cr)
CIS 340 Applications Systems Analysis & Design (3 cr)
CIS 410 System Administration & Management (3 cr)

Management Information Systems Minor Requirements – For Business Majors
CIS 240 COBAL Programming (3 cr)
CIS 330 Database Management (3 cr)
CIS 340 Applications Systems Analysis & Design (3 cr)
CIS 345 Managing Technical People (3 cr)
CIS 410 System Administration & Management (3 cr)

Course Listings:
Computer Science | Digital Media

Last updated: July 11, 2003