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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Information Systems (A.S.)


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Program: A.S.
Department of Computer Science  
College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science

Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science Building 125 ~ 260-481-6803


The Minor in Information Systems provides a fundamental background for students interested in designing, developing, and managing software for business/organization systems and applications.


 Student Learning Outcomes

  • Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions
  • Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline
  • Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts
  • Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles
  • Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline
  • Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.

Program Delivery

  • On-campus and distance

Declaring This Major

General Requirements:

This program is focused on fundamental computing courses in programming utilizing two programming languages for problem-solving solutions and the basic foundation courses in Information Systems. Additional focus is on the basic business knowledge courses as well as the use of information technology, such as SAP, in business management software, solutions and applications for the business process.  All requirements may be applied to the B.S. program in Information Systems. Graduates of the A.S. program typically continue in the B.S. program, although they are qualified for employment opportunities in the computer field.


Program Requirements:


Information Systems (A.S.) 2-Yr Plan   

General Education Requirements Credits: 30


General Education Requirements  

Contact the Department of Computer Science for more information.

Category A: Foundational Intellectual Skills


1. Written Communication Credits: 6 Cr. Hrs.


2. Speaking and Listening Credits: 3


3. Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3 Cr. Hrs.


Category B: Interdisciplinary or Creative Ways of Knowing


4. Scientific Ways of Knowing Credits: 3 Cr. Hrs.


General Education Requirements  

  • At least 3 credits in Category B Competency 4 meeting all outcomes. See the approved list of in approved courses on the Purdue Fort Wayne General Education Program web page.

5. Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Credits: 6


General Education Requirements  

  • At least 3 credits in Category B Competency 5 meeting all outcomes. See the approved list of in approved courses on the Purdue Fort Wayne General Education Program web page.
  • OLS 25200  recommended

6. Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Credits: 3 Cr. Hrs.


General Education Requirements  

  • At least 3 credits in Category B Competency 6 meeting all outcomes. See the approved list of in approved courses on the Purdue Fort Wayne General Education Program web page
  • PHIL 11100  recommended

7. Interdisciplinary or Creative Ways of Knowing Credits: 3 Cr. Hrs.


 General Education Requirements  

  • At least 3 credits in Category B Competency 7 meeting all outcomes. See the approved list of in approved courses on the Purdue Fort Wayne General Education Program web page
  • BUS 10001  recommended

8. General Education Electives Credits: 3 Cr. Hrs.


  • At least 3 credits in any Category B or A general education course
  • CS 11200  recommended

Supporting Courses Credits: 6 Cr. Hrs.


One of the following Credits: 3


Approved Elective Credits: 5


Any course(s) approved by the advisor

GPA Requirement


You must satisfy the Purdue Fort Wayne and the College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science Cumulative GPA requirement for graduation.

Academic Regulations


  • Only computer science courses in which you have earned a grade of C or better can be applied to the degree or used to satisfy prerequisites.
  • Only courses with a grade of C- or better count to satisfy the Purdue Fort Wayne general education requirements.
  • A maximum of 10 credits with a grade of D will be accepted in non-CS courses.
  • No credit toward graduation will be given for courses or sequences with overlapping content.

Total Credits: 60


Student Responsibility


You are responsible for ensuring that you satisfy all graduation requirements specified for each selected program.  Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing your academic career.  If you cannot complete all program requirements by your stated graduation date but fail to remove those from your plan of study, the Registrar’s Office in consultation with your academic advisor will remove unmet pursuits from your plan of study. Changing curricular records during the graduation term of application may affect state or federal financial aid awards. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean. 

Additional Course Use:


  • IST 14000 required, CS 11400, ECET 11400, ITC 13000 accepted
  • IST 16000 required, ITC 11000, BUS 32100 accepted
  • IST 20300 required, CS 20300 accepted
  • IST 26500 required, IST 36000 accepted
  • IST 27000 required, ITC 35000 accepted
  • MA 15300 or MA 15900 required, MA 15400,16500, 16600, 22700, 22900 accepted

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