Information Science and Technology

Dr. Yuan Shi, Chair

Dr. Gary Baram, Advisor
Wachman Hall, Room 304
215-204-6847
gary.baram@temple.edu

The new undergraduate programs in Information Science and Technology (IS&T) offered by the C+IN SC Department are intended to provide students with both a detailed knowledge and a broad background in the technology of information systems. Fundamental concepts in mathematics, programming, object-oriented modeling, databases, software systems analysis and design, computer-operating systems and architectures, and networks and communications are stressed in the first two years.  Special topics, including component-based software development and net-centric and client-server computing, are offered as part of the last two years of the program.  A two-semester capstone project course is required.  This course is designed to help students integrate what they have learned in other courses and apply this knowledge in the design and implementation of a software application. 

Students develop the skills and the knowledge necessary to analyze information problems and to apply current technology to their solution.  The emphasis is to develop problem-solving and communication skills.  Substantial laboratory work is required.  Students participate individually and in groups in the design, development, testing and documentation of information systems for a university or an external client.

Major Requirements

Bachelor of Arts Major Requirements

Math 1031, Math 2031; C+IN SC 1048, C+IN SC 1066, C+IN SC 1073, C+IN SC 2109, C+IN SC 2173, C+IN SC 3229, C+IN SC 4296, C+IN SC 4309, C+IN SC 4329, C+IN SC 4342, C+IN SC 4396.

Writing Intensive Requirement for Bachelor of arts

Students must take a minimum of two writing intensive courses as part of the major.  Following is a list of courses that may be used to satisfy the writing-intensive requirement:  C+IN SC 4296 and C+IN SC 4396.

Bachelor of Science Major Requirements

Math 1031, Math 2031; C+IN SC 1048, C+IN SC 1066, C+IN SC 1073, C+IN SC 2109, C+IN SC 2173, C+IN SC 3229, C+IN SC 4296, C+IN SC 4309, C+IN SC 4329, C+IN SC 4342, C+IN SC 4396; and four IS&T related electives*. 

Writing Intensive Requirement for Bachelor of science

Students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major.  Following is a list of courses that can be used to satisfy the writing intensive requirement:  C+IN SC 4296 and C+IN SC 4396.

*IS&T related elective courses are:  C+IN SC 3281^, C+IN SC 4282^, C+IN SC 4308, C+IN SC 4340, C+IN SC 4344, C+IN SC 4350, C+IN SC 4362, C+IN SC 4372, C+IN SC 4376, C+IN SC 4378, C+IN SC 4382^.  Other courses may be selected from any department at Temple University at the 3000-level or above that are IS&T-related and have been approved by an advisor.

^Note: A maximum of two courses may be taken from C+IN SC 3281, C+IN SC 4282, and C+IN SC 4382. C+IN SC 3281 may be taken twice within this two-course maximum.

Minor Requirements

Students desiring a minor in Information Science and Technology are required to satisfy the following:

• C+IN SC 1048 (Introduction to IS&T)
• C+IN SC 1073 (Computer Programming & Higher Level Languages)
• C+IN SC 2109 (Database & File Management Systems)
• C+IN SC 2173 (Object-Oriented Programming) OR C+IN SC 3229 (Operating Systems & Networking)
• IS&T related elective from any department at the 3000-level or above, chosen in consultation with the faculty advisor.

distinction in Major

To graduate with Distinction in Major, students are required to have a 3.50 or higher grade point average (GPA) both in the major and overall, as well as be recommended by the department of Computer & Information Science.