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Undergraduate Bulletin 2010-2011 
    
Undergraduate Bulletin 2010-2011 [Archived Catalog]

Information Systems (B.S.)


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Program: B.S.
Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering Technology & Information Systems and Technology
College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science

Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science Building 205 ~ 260-481-6338 ~ www.ceit.ipfw.edu


The student learning outcomes for the degree are as follows:

  • An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline.
  • An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline.
  • An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.
  • An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
  • An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities.
  • An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. 
  • An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society.
  • Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development.
  • An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
  • An understanding of processes that support the delivery and management of information systems within a specific application environment. 

The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems prepares you for a career as a computer professional as well as for possible graduate study.

The CEIT department also offers the Associate of Science with a major in information systems,  a Bachelor of Science with a major in computer engineering technology (CPET) and an Associate and  Bachelor of Science with a major in electrical engineering technology. In addition to the degrees, the department offers a minor in electronics, and minor in information systems and certificate programs in computer-controlled systems, electronic communications, power electronics systems, and computer networking.

In addition to satisfying the requirements of IPFW (see Part 8 ) and the College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science (see Part 4 ), you must complete the courses required for the A.S. with a major in information systems (see above) and the following additional courses. Only courses in your major field for which you have earned a grade of C or better can be applied to the degree or used to satisfy prerequisites. A maximum of 10 credits of D grades (including any from the A.S. program) will be accepted in other courses.

  • Credits in approved second course in business or economics Credits: 3
  • Credits in approved advanced communication course Credits: 3
  • Additional credits in approved electives Credits: 10

IPFW General Education Requirements Credits: 9


Area IV—Humanistic Thought Credits: 3


See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses 

Area V—Creative and Artistic Expression Credits: 3


See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses 

One of the following approved Business or Economics Credits:3


Approved Advanced Communication Course Credits: 3


 Any COM or ENG Wxx course with a prerequisite of COM 114 or ENG W131 

Approved Concentration Elective Credits: 15


See Computer and Electrical Engineering Technology & Information Systems and Technology department for details
 

Total Including 61 from A.S. Credits: 124


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