Computer Information Systems - B.S. Degree
Department of Computer and Information Sciences
Office:150 Houghton Hall
(716) 673-4820
Dr. Junaid Zubairi, Chairperson
Email: csit@fredonia.edu
Website: https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-liberal-arts-sciences/computer-information-sciences
The common core of fundamental courses in the Computer Information Systems program provides essential emphasis on theory, practice and applications. Students majoring in Computer Information Systems will also complete a track in Systems Development, a track in Systems Management, or, in consultation with their advisor, will select five additional courses chosen from an approved list. The System Development track prepares graduates for careers in information systems design and development of typical business and commercial computing sectors. The System Management track prepares graduates for management and utilization of information systems and technology. Those students who opt to select additional coursework instead of a specific track will need to take two CSIT courses at the 300-level, two CSIT courses at the 400-level, and one course in CSIT, BUAD, or ECON at the 200-level.
Major Requirements
Computer Information Systems Core Courses:
Business and Mathematics Core Courses:
| MATH 120 | Survey of Calculus I | 3 |
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| MATH 122 | University Calculus I | 4 |
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| STAT 200 | Statistical Methods I | 3 |
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| STAT 250 | Statistics for Scientists | 3 |
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| BUAD 200 | Fundamentals of Statistics for Business and Economics | 3 |
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| ECON 200 | Fundamentals of Statistics for Business Administration and Economics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6-7 |
Track Requirements
Students must select either the Systems Development Track, Systems Management Track, or consult advisor to select 5 additional courses from the approved list of electives.
Systems Development Track
| CSIT 324 | Object Oriented Programming | 3 |
| CSIT 333 | Mobile Applications Development | 3 |
| CSIT 473 | Data Warehousing and Mining | 3 |
| CSIT 475 | Electronic Commerce | 3 |
| CSIT 400-level course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Systems Management Track
| ECON 205 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| CSIT 456 | Information and Decision Support Systems | 3 |
| CSIT 473 | Data Warehousing and Mining | 3 |
| CSIT 475 | Electronic Commerce | 3 |
| CSIT 300/400-level course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
- It is recommended that the students in Systems Management track also complete a minor in Business Administration
Approved CSIT Electives
The list of approved electives is provided below. Any CSIT course not listed below can be taken with prior approval of the department.
Electives
- CSIT 300 internship is a variable 1-12 credit hour course; students must complete the course for 3 credit hours to satisfy the degree requirements
- Only one course numbered 490 or above is allowed
Total Credit Hours: 60-61
Students may double major in Computer Science and Computer Information Systems. All coursework unique to both majors must be completed.