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NEW PROGRAM EFFECTIVE FALL 2008
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Bachelor’s Degree Programs In Information Science and Technology (IS&T) (BS, BA and Interdisciplinary Minor)
Revised Programs (Effective Fall 2008) for new students
*Note: ‘old’ programs are in effect for current students or current students can select new programs
Table of Contents
- Programs Overview
- Bachelor of Science IS&T
- Bachelor of Arts IS&T
- Interdisciplinary Minor IS&T
- BS / IST Electives
- Sample BS Program
- Sample BA Program
- Old Program
Programs In Information Science and Technology (IS&T) (BS, BA and Interdisciplinary Minor)
The new undergraduate programs in Information Sciences and Technology (IS&T) offered by the CIS 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.
The CIS undergraduate programs in IS&T are the BS and BA degree programs, and the interdisciplinary Minor.
Bachelor of Science
To provide an in-depth knowledge of information sciences and technology and enable students to specialize in advanced areas of the field. Students take 13 required courses plus 4 electives courses as follows:
- FOUNDATION- 5 courses (19 credits); CIS 1048, 1066, 1073 and Math 1031 (Calc) and Math 2031 (stat)
- CORE- 8 courses (31 credits); CIS 2109, 2173, 3229, 4309, 4329 and 4342) and a 2-semester project course (CIS 4296 and 4396),
- ELECTIVE – 4 courses (illustrated in clusters). One cluster includes electives from IS&T courses; and the other is an interdisciplinary, domain-related cluster of courses selected from other departments at Temple, in an area that is of interest to the student.
IS&T elective courses can be selected from any department at Temple, must be 3000-level or above, IS&T related, and approved by the IS&T adviser.
A list of courses that qualify as electives is shown below.
ELECTIVES(4 courses for the BS degree)
Proposed clusters 1:
Domain-related
IT-related courses throughout
TU and approved by adviser
Application Systems & Programming
Selected from the IS&T electives2
and approved by adviser
1 Clusters only guide the student in course selection. Students may combine courses within different clusters.
2 IS&T Electives normally are selected from: CIS 3281, 4340/4350, 4344, 4362, 4372, 4376, 4378, 4308, 4282, 3374, CST 4321 and other new IS&T courses. Students may also take 3000-level or higher, IT-related electives, from other departments with permission of the IS&T Adviser. (See list)
Bachelor of Arts
The aims of this program are similar to those of the BS. They differ in the number of IS&T courses that a student must take. BA students have a reduced technical requirement consisting of 10 required courses:
- FOUNDATION- 4 courses: CIS 1048, 1066, 1073 and Math 1031 (Calc) and Math 2031 (Stat)
- CORE- 8 courses: CIS 2109, 2173, 3229, 4309, 4329 and 4349, and a 2 semester project course (CIS 4296 and 4396).
Students in the BA are not required to take the 4 elective courses as in the BS degree.
The BA option enables students to increase their liberal arts and/or science courses to meet the additional liberal arts requirements for the BA degree.
Interdisciplinary Minor
IS&T is an important field of study and application for all students and all disciplines in the University. Students who are well versed in information technology and can apply it to their major field of study will have a significant advantage in the future. The minor provides majors in other areas of the University with a way to obtain the knowledge and to apply Information Sciences and Technology in their major field of study.
The Minor in IS&T consists of five (5) courses (19 to 20 credits), as follows:
1. CIS 1048 – Introduction to IS&T
2. CIS 1073 – Programming Concepts
3. CIS 2109 – Database and File management Systems
4. One elective selected from CIS 2173 and 3229.
Other advanced IS&T courses may be substituted if the
prerequisites are met.
5. The 5th course is selected from any department, 3000-level,
IT- relevant, subject to approval by the IS&T Adviser.
BS / IS&T Electives
BS/IS&T elective courses can be selected from: CIS 3281, 4308, 4340/4350, 4344, 4362, 4372, 4376, 4282/4382 or from any department at Temple and must be 3000-level or above, IS&T related, and approved by the IS&T adviser.
CIS 3281* Cooperative Education Experience in CIS
CIS 4308 Development of Multi-tier Client/Server Systems
CIS 4340 Seminar on Problems and New Developments
CIS 4344 Client/Server Scripting Languages for Web Development
CIS 4350 Seminar on Topics in Computer Science
CIS 4362 Application System Development usiung Relational Technology
CIS 4372 C++ Applications Programming
CIS 4376 E-Commerce System Development
CIS 4282/4382* Independent Study
*Note: A maximum of two (2) courses can be taken from CIS 3281 and CIS 4282/4382.
(i.e., 2 sections of CIS 3281, or CIS 4282/4382, or one of each).
List of courses that qualify for the IS&T Electives for the BS and IS&T Minor Degrees
Notes: Elective courses must be 3000-level and higher, IT related and approved by adviser. Additional courses may qualify.
CIS All CIS courses (IS&T and CS), 3000-level and higher
ACCT 3526 Accounting Information Systems
Architecture (ARCH)
ARCH 3212 Special Topics in Technology
ARCH 3212 AutoCAD
ART 3603 Advanced Computer Imaging
BUSED 3241 Methods of Teaching Microcomputer Applications
BUSADM 3102 Business Society and Ethics
BUSADM 3101 Business Communications
CHEM 3881 Cooperative Research
CHEM 3891 Undergraduate research
CRM JUS 4082 Independent Study
ECON 3544 Computer Based Modeling
ECON 3582 Independent Study
ECON 3581 Co-op Experience in Economics
ED ADM 3027 Research-Based practices
EE 3082 Independent Study in Electrical Engineering
EE 3091 Independent Research in Electrical Engineering
EE 3612 Microprocessor Systems
EE 3652 CAD/CAM/CNC
Environmental Engineering Technology (ENVT)
ENVT 4730 Environmental Modeling
ENVT 4982 Independent Study in Environmental Engineering Technology
Environmental Studies ENVR ST)
EVRN ST 3062 Fundamentals of Geographic Information systems
EVRN ST 4082 Independent Environmental Studies
EVRN ST Senior Research Seminar
Film & Media Art (FMA)
FMA 3085 Internship
FMA 3242 Experimental TV
FMA 4240 Topics in Production
FMA 4251 Digital Animation, composition and Modeling
FINANCE 3011 Introduction to Financial Markets
FINANCE 3582 Independent Study
General & Strategic management
GSM 3501 Entrepreneurship
GSM 3502 Software Applications to Business Problems
GSM 3582 Independent Study
GSM 3585 Internship in Entrepreneurship II
GSM 3685 Internship in Entrepreneurship II
GSM 4596 Senior Entrepreneurship Seminar
Geography & Urban Studies
GUS 3061 Fundamentals of Cartography
GUS 3062 Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems
GUS 4000 Special Topics in Urban Studies
GUS 4061 Cartographic Production
GUS 4087 Mapping Practicum
GEOLOGY 3011 Use of Microcomputer in Geology
GEOLOGY 4082 Independent Study Program
Graphic Art & Design (GAD)
GAD 3021 Intermediate Computer
GAD 3023 Interactive Design
GAD 3025 Interactive Design
GAD 3182 Independent Study
GAD 3185 Field Internship
GAD 3421 Digital Projects
GAD 4007 Senior Interactive Design
Health Management
HIM 3502 Healthcare Financing and Information Systems
HORT 3885 Internship
HR MGMT 3502 Managing People at Work
HR MGMT 3503 Communicating in Organizations
HR MGMT 3581 Field Experience in HR
HR MGMT 3582 Independent Study
Int’l Business Admin (IBA)
IBA 3566 Global Strategic Management
IBA 3582 Independent Study
IBA 3585 International Business Internship
IBA 3682 Independent Study
JOURN 3820 Special Topics in Journalism
JOURN 3885 Internship
KNSLOGY 4282 Independent Study in Kinesiology
LAW3502 Law for the Entrepreneur
LAW 3506 Law, Technology and E-Commerce
LAW 3581 Coop in Law
LAW 3582 Independent Study
MIS 3533 Electronic Commerce Site design
MIS 3584 Strategic Management of IT
MIS 3535 Managing Global Information Systems project
MIS 3580 Special Topics
MIS 3582 Independent Study
MIS 3596 Business Process Analysis
Management Science/Operations management (MSOM)
MSOM 3101 Operations management
MSOM 3682 Independent Study
MKTG 3502 Information Management for Electronic Commerce
MKTG 3508 Strategic Application of Technology in Marketing
MKTG 35099 Business-to-Business Marketing with E-Commerce
MKTG 3581 Marketing Internship/Co-Op Experience
Mathematics
Any 3000-level and higher courses in mathematics
Examples: MATH 3031 Introduction to Probability Theory
MATH 3043 Numerical Analysis
MATH 3031 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
MATH 4096 – Senior Problem Solving
ME 4173 data Acquisition and Analysis for Engineers
Mechanical Engineering Technology (NET)
MET 4671 Computer Integrated manufacturing
New Media Interdisciplinary Concentration (NMIC)
NMIC 3002 Physical Computing
NMIC 3010 Special Topics in Production
NURSING 3297 Research Methods
NURSING 4882 Independent Study in Nursing
Organizational Studies (ORGSTDS)
ORGSTDS 3000 Topics in organizational Studies
ORGSTDS 3082 Independent Study
ORGSTDS 4082 Senior Independent Study
PHILOS 3222 Contemporary Ethical Theory
PHYSICS 4301 Electronics
POL SCI 4891 Directed research and Field Study
PSYCH 3000 Topics in Psychology
PUBHLTH 3102 Research Methods
RSK MGT 3581 Co-op Experience in Risk Management
SOC WRK 4013 Introduction to Social Research
SOC 3201 Statistical Methods in Sociology
SOC 3261 Research Design and Methods
STAT 3501 Statistics for Engineers
STAT 3582 Independent Study
Strategic & Organizational Communication (STOC)
STOC 3234 Speech Writing in Public Communication
Tourism & Hospitality (THM)
THM 3196 Research Methodology
THM 3421 e-Business Models and Strategy
THM 3422 Management Information Technology in the Industry
Information Sciences and Technology – B.A. Sample Program
Freshman Fall (16 cr.)
Math 1031 (4 cr.) CIS 1048 Introduction to IST (4 cr.)
Science I (4 cr.) Gen Ed Analytic Read and Writ (4 cr.) |
Freshman – Spring (15 cr.)
CIS 1073 Programming concepts (4 cr.) CIS 1066 Math Concepts for Computers (4 cr.) Science II (4 cr.) Gen Ed Intellectual Heritage I (3 cr.) |
Sophomore – Fall
Math 2031 (3 cr.) (16 cr.) CIS 2173 Object Oriented Prog (4 cr.)
Gen Ed Intellectual Heritage II (3cr.) Gen Ed Society - US (3 cr.) Gen Ed Race (3 cr.) |
Sophomore – Spring (15 cr.)
CIS 2109 Database and File Management Systems (4 cr.) CIS 3229 Architecture, Operating Systems & Networking (4 cr.) Gen Ed Arts (4 cr.) Gen Ed Society - World (3 cr.) |
Junior – Fall (15 cr.)
CIS 3309 Component-based Software Design (4 cr.)
Gen Ed Human Behavior (3 cr.) Elective (8 cr.) |
Junior – Spring (16 cr.)
CIS 4329 Network Architectures (4 cr.)
Electives (12 cr.)
|
Senior – Fall (16 cr.)
CIS 4342 Network Application Systems (4 cr.) CIS 4296 Information Systems Analysis and Design (4 cr.) Electives (8 cr.) |
Senior – Spring (14 cr.)
CIS 4396 Information Systems Implementation (3 cr.)
Electives (11 cr.) |
Credits in the major: 50
Two-semester natural science sequence: 8
Credits in General Education: 26
Elective Credits: 39
Total Credits: 123
Information Sciences and Technology – B.S. Sample Program
Freshman – Fall (16 cr.)
Math 1031 (4 cr.) CIS 1048 Introduction to IST (4 cr.)
Science I (4 cr.) Gen Ed Analytic Read and Writ (4 cr.) |
Freshman – Spring (15 cr.)
CIS 1073 Programming concepts (4 cr.) CIS 1066 Math Concepts for Computers (4 cr.) Science II (4 cr.) Gen Ed Intellectual Heritage I (3 cr.) |
Sophomore – Fall
Math 2031 (3 cr.) (16 cr.) CIS 2173 Object Oriented Prog (4 cr.)
Gen Ed Intellectual Heritage II (3cr.) Gen Ed Society - US (3 cr.) Gen Ed Race (3 cr.) |
Sophomore – Spring (15 cr.)
CIS 2109 Database and File Management Systems (4 cr.) CIS 3229 Architecture, Operating Systems & Networking (4 cr.) Gen Ed Arts (4 cr.) Gen Ed Society - World (3 cr.)
|
Junior – Fall (15 cr.)
CIS 3309 Component-based Software Design (4 cr.) IS&T Elective 1 (4 cr.) Gen Ed Human Behavior (3 cr.) Elective (8 cr.) |
Junior – Spring (16 cr.)
CIS 4329 Network Architectures (4 cr.) IS&T Elective 2 (4 cr.)
Electives (9 cr.) |
Senior – Fall (16 cr.)
CIS 4342 Network Application Systems (4 cr.) CIS 4296 Information Systems Analysis and Design (4 cr.) Electives (8 cr.) |
Senior – Spring (14 cr.)
CIS 4396 Information Systems Implementation (3 cr.) IS&T Elective 3 (4 cr.) IS&T Elective 4 (4 cr.) Electives (3 cr.) |
Credits in the major: 66
Two-semester natural science sequence: 8
Credits in General Education: 26
Elective Credits: 23
Total Credits: 123
OLD PROGRAM
Bachelor’s Degree Programs In Information Science and Technology (IS&T)(BS, BA and Interdisciplinary Minor)
Table of Contents
- Mission Statement
- Bachelor of Science IS&T
- Bachelor of Arts IS&T
- Interdisciplinary Minor IS&T
- Description of Undergraduate Courses in Information Science & Technology
Mission Statement
The undergraduate programs in Information Sciences and Technology (IS&T) offered by the CIS 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 ommunication 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.
Bachelor of Science IS&T
To provide an in-depth knowledge of information sciences and technology and enable students to specialize in advanced areas of the field. Students are required to take 14 courses including:
- a 5 course core (CIS 1073 (C081), 2173 (0083), 2109 (0109), 3209 (0209) and 3229 (0230)),
- a 2 semester project course (CIS 4296 (W281) and 4396 (W381)),
- 3 advanced required courses (CIS 4309 (0309), 4329 (0330) and 4342 (0342)) and
- 4 elective courses*.
*BS/IS&T elective courses can be selected from: CIS 3281(0288)^, 4308(0308), 4344(0344), 4340/4350(0345/0350), 4362(0362), 4372(0372), 4376(0382), 4378(0386), 4282(0397)^/4382(0398)^ or from any department at Temple University and must be numbered above 2000, IS&T related and approved by the IS&T faculty advisor. [^A maximum of 2 courses can be taken from CIS 3281(0288), 4282(0397), 4382(0398); 3281(0288) can be taken twice within the 2 course maximum.]
In addition to the College and University requirements, students must take CIS 1055 (C055), and three mathematics/statistics courses as
follows:
- Math 1031 (C077) (Differential and Integral Calculus)
- Math 2031 (0133) (Probability and Statistics)
- Math 2032 (0163) (Sophomore Problem Solving)
Bachelor of Arts IS&T
The aims of this program are similar to those of the BS. They differ in the number of IS&T courses that a student must take. BA students have a reduced technical requirement consisting of 10 courses:
- a 5 course core (CIS 1073 (C081), 2173 (0083), 2109 (0109), 3209 (0209) and 3229 (0230)),
- a 2 semester project course (CIS 4296 (W281) and 4396 (W381)),
- 3 advanced required courses (CIS 4309 (0309), 4329 (0330) and 4342 (0342)).
Students in the BA are not required to take the 4 elective courses in a specialty area.
The prerequisites of CIS 1055 (C055) and all Math courses listed for the BS degree are also required. The BA option enables students to increase their liberal arts and/or science courses to meet the additional liberal arts requirements for the BA degree.
Interdisciplinary Minor IS&T
IS&T is an important field of study and application for all students and all disciplines in the University. Students who are well versed in information technology and can apply it to their major field of study will have a significant advantage in the future. The minor provides majors in other areas of the University with a way to obtain the knowledge and to apply Information Sciences and Technology in their major field of study.
The minor consists of 7 courses. Five of these courses cover the basic core of IS&T (CIS 1073 (C081), 2173 (0083), 2109 (0109), 3209 (0209) and 3229 (0230)). The Minor culminates with a two semester capstone project (CIS 4296 (W281) and 4396 (W381)) involving the application of IS&T to the student's major field. It can be taught either by faculty from CIS, faculty from their major field, or team-taught by faculty from both areas.