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Contact Person:
Dr. Abbas Foroughi
aforough@usi.edu
If you like working
with computers, solving problems, and are creative, you will enjoy success
in a career
in Computer Science. Graduates with a degree in Computer Science
(CS) are prepared to take advantage of the opportunities in one of the
fastest growing fields in the Tri-State area and in the United States.
Career Opportunities
The Applied Computer Science program at USI is designed to prepare students for careers in
programming, system analysis, system development, and other information technology areas in a business or organizational environment.
This can lead to management positions in all types of organizations.
As an Applied Computer Science graduate of USI you will have opportunities in:
- Banking
- Health Care
- Manufacturing
- Retailing
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- Utilities
- Government
(US Civil Service requires the Technical Option)
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Study
The Applied Computer Science program at USI is taught by a highly qualified
faculty, most of whom have doctoral degrees. Applied Computer Science students will study:
- Programming Languages
- Data Structures
- Computer Architecture
- Data Communications
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- Networks
- Principles of Math Logic
- Operating Systems
- Network Management &
Security
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CO-OP and Internship
Opportunities
Applied
Computer Science majors at USI have opportunities to participate in USI’s
Business and Professional Practice Program. This
is a partnership between USI and area employers.
Junior- and senior-level Applied Computer Science majors are employed
in part-time (internship) or full-time (co-op) positions in business.
Students have worked for manufacturing companies, accounting firms,
small businesses, and government agencies.
These jobs allow students to learn professional skills in the
business environment while earning college credits.
Degree Requirements
65-66 hours
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CS 121 |
Introduction to Computer
Systems |
3 |
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CS 201 |
Computer Science I |
3 |
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CS 301 |
Computer Science II |
3 |
| ENGR 241 |
Digital Logic |
3 |
| ENGR 347 |
Microcomputer Engineering |
3 |
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CS 365 |
Operating Systems |
3 |
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CIS 367 |
Data Communication |
3 |
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CIS 375 |
Systems Analysis & Design |
3 |
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CIS 377 |
Intro to Database Systems |
3 |
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CS 379 |
Programming Languages |
3 |
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CS 411 |
Network Management &
Security |
3 |
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CS 483 |
Senior S/E Project I
(counts as synthesis) |
3 |
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TOTAL Computer Science Core
Required: |
36 |
All applied computer science
majors are required to take ECON 208 and ECON 209 to complete their
university core requirements in Individual Development/Social Science and
ECON 241 to complete the requirement in Global Communities
Applied Computer Science is
offered in the College of Business but is not a business major.
Students enrolled in this program do not take the business core.
Computer Science Professional
Courses: (12 hours)
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CIS 315 |
Management Information
Systems |
3 |
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Legacy Language |
3 |
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Directed CIS or CS
Elective |
3 |
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Directed CIS or CS
Elective |
3 |
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TOTAL CS Professional
Courses: |
12 |
Business Option
| MATH 215 |
Survey of Calculus |
3 |
| MATH 253 |
Principles of Math Logic |
3 |
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ECON 265 |
Elementary Statistics |
3 |
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ACCT 201 |
Accounting Principles I |
3 |
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ASBE 231 |
Business Communication |
3 |
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MNGT 305 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
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ASBE 401 |
Business Career Planning &
Prof Dev |
1 |
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TOTAL Computer Science Core
Required: |
19 |
General Electives (12 hours) 39
hours of 300/400 level courses are required for graduation.
Technical Option
| MATH 230 |
Calculus I |
4 |
| MATH 253 |
Principles of Math Logic |
3 |
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ECON 265 |
Elementary Statistics |
3 |
| MATH 353 |
Discrete Mathematics |
3 |
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ASBE 231 |
Business Communication |
3 |
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MNGT 305 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
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ASBE 401 |
Business Career Planning &
Prof Dev |
1 |
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TOTAL Computer Science Core
Required: |
20 |
General Electives (11 hours) 39
hours of 300/400 level courses are required for graduation.
A suggested four-year program in
Applied Computer Science will typically include:
There are three locations
with two entries, the blue entry is the technical
option and the red entry is the business
option.
Freshman
Year |
Fall
Semester
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Spring
Semester
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| Sophomore
Year |
Fall
Semester
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Spring
Semester
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Junior
Year |
Fall
Semester
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Spring
Semester
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Senior
Year |
Fall
Semester
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Spring
Semester
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Applied
Computer Science is offered in the College of Business but is not a
business major. Students enrolled in this program do not take the
business core. |
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