Jul 27, 2024

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Information Systems (A.S.)

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Program: A.S.

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.

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Program Requirements:

General Education Requirements Credits: 30

Contact the Department of Computer Science for more information.

Category A: Foundational Intellectual Skills

1. Written Communication Credits: 6 Cr. Hrs.

ENGL 13100 - Reading, Writing, And Inquiry I Cr. 3.
ENGL 23401 - Technical Report Writing Cr. 3.

2. Speaking and Listening Credits: 3

COM 11400 - Fundamentals Of Speech Communication Cr. 3.

3. Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3 Cr. Hrs.

MA 15300 - College Algebra Cr. 3. or MA 15900 or a high math course:

Category B: Interdisciplinary or Creative Ways of Knowing

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

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

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.
recommended

COM 30300 - Intercultural Communication Cr. 3.
Note: COM 30300 - Intercultural Communication also satisfies Advanced Communication (Cr. 3.)

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

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
recommended

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

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
recommended

Core Requirements Credits: 19 Cr. Hrs.

Supporting Courses Credits: 6 Cr. Hrs.

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