Aims and Objectives:
The Computer Science Program is designed to develop the analytical ability and expertise in computer usage, both in software creation and usage, which are necessary in the fields of science, technology, and industry. In addition to the computer courses, the program provides a concentration of mathematics and physics courses which are necessary for the development of scientific applications. The curriculum is oriented towards preparing students for graduate studies or for career opportunities in software development where mathematical and technical skills are necessary to analyze and solve problems.
Opportunities:
The field of computer science is one of the fastest-growing employment markets in todays society. Applications of the training provided in the program include a wide range of specialization, including research, statistics, and scientific applications on both workstation and microprocessor computer systems.
Program Outcomes
Nationally accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, Inc., Gannon's Computer Science program has enjoyed a long history of successful students who have learned to specify, design, build and test software.
Our program has a strong focus on problem-solving that begins with the very first course in computing (CIS 190 Principles of Computing) and is carried through into the senior design sequence (CIS 457/8 Senior Design). Throughout the learning process, students learn how to effectively define and represent both problems and the solutions needed to solve those problems. Throughout the course of study, students learn, and practice making ethical decisions.
All students will learn how to utilize information and computer technology, while developing and maintaining a comprehension of the changing technology used in computer-based systems. Through this learning process, we expect students to own a desire for continuous improvement and demonstrate effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
Specifically, Computer Science students completing our
program learn to:
Interface with business and analytical professionals to solve software
development problems
Manage computer systems development
Implement computer systems development
Comprehend physical and scientific structures and processes
All CIS course descriptions are provided in section Computer and Information Science
CIS Core Courses
| CIS 173 PC Database |
| CIS 175 Using UNIX |
| CIS 190 Principles of Computing |
| CIS 214 Introduction to Programming |
| CIS 215 Introduction to Programming Lab |
| CIS 216 Problem Solving with Object-Oriented Programming |
| CIS 255 Database Management Systems |
| CIS 290 Introduction to Networks |
| CIS 355 Database Management Systems |
| CIS 402 Professional Seminar |
| CIS 457 Senior Design I |
| CIS 458 Senior Design II Lab |
Computer Science Courses
| CIS 220 Data Structures and Algorithmic Design |
| CIS 286 Advanced Object-Oriented Programming |
| CIS 305 Essentials of UNIX Admin |
| CIS 310 Software Design and Test |
| CIS 315 Software Engineering |
| CIS 330 Operating Systems |
| Language Design: CIS 360 or CIS 370 |
| CIS 390 Distributed Programming |
| CIS 405 UNIX Shell Programming |
| ECE 337 Computer Architecture |
Theory: CIS 320 or CIS 325
Technical Electives (Choose three of the following)
Students choose three technical electives with approval of their academic
advisor. Aside from
regular CS courses, the courses typical for CS Technical Electives include:
| CIS 207 Introduction to Business Programming-COBOL |
| CIS 224 Advanced COBOL Prog |
| CIS 240 Web Management & Design |
| CIS 245/246 Multimedia Production and Lab |
| CIS 270 Information Technology and Operations |
| CIS 317 Personal Software Process |
| CIS 318 Software Architecture |
| CIS 326 Formal Methods in Software |
| CIS 335 Systems Analysis and Design |
| CIS 337 IS Archecture and Deployment |
| CIS 340 Multi-Tiered Systems |
| CIS 385/386 Network Design & Management, and Lab |
| CIS 392-5 Special Topics in CIS |
| CIS 400 Internships |
| CIS 415 Software Testing and Quality Assurance |
| CIS 350 Requirements & Project Mgmt |
| CIS 375 Server Management |
| CIS 387 System and Network Security |
| CIS 415 Software Testing and Quality Assurance |
| CIS 438 Human Interface Design and Maintenance |
| CIS 445 Advanced Multi-Media |
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| 3 | Introduction to Programming and Lab/CIS 214, 215 |
| 3 | Problem Solving with Object-Oriented Programming/CIS 216 |
| 3 | Data Structures and Algorithmic Design/CIS 220 |
| 3 | Introduction to Networks/CIS 290 |
| 3 | CIS Technical Elective |