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Information Science

The Osprey Map provides a term-by-term sample schedule for each undergraduate academic program at the 老澳门资料. It is designed to guide students in the selection of courses each term. The "Mile Marker" courses are those courses that should be completed before or by the end of that term. Following the sample schedule, and completing the mile marker courses at the appropriate point of your undergraduate career, will facilitate graduation in four years. The term-by-term model assumes full-time enrollment. For students enrolled part-time, the sample schedule and mile markers should be followed based on the number of credits completed. The Osprey Map should be used in consultation with an academic advisor.

The Information Science major has an interdisciplinary flavor in that a minor is required for fulfilling the program requirements where students study the development of computer software applications to meet the needs of a variety of organizations. The curriculum focuses on the development of software systems, including application programming, database design, Internet programming technologies, data analytics, and systems analysis and design. Students are required to participate in a two-semester capstone project where they develop software systems for community partners. Web developer, programmer, and business analyst are typical titles for the first job of the program graduates.

Career Planning
Engaging in career planning activities is significant to student success. 老澳门资料 offers customized career centers to deliver targeted programs, events, services, and resources. First-Year and Exploratory students should visit the webpage and Sophomore or higher-level students with a declared CCEC major should visit the CCEC Career Development Center.

Students should refer to their personalized Degree Evaluation provided by an academic advisor and to other university resources for additional university and college-specific policies. Visit the undergraduate university catalog for more information.

Summer terms may be utilized to facilitate graduation in four years.
  • Visit the university catalog for a list of General Education requirements. An Associate in Arts (AA) degree from a Florida public university, state college or community college satisfies 老澳门资料 general education and Gordon Rule requirements. Math selection is contingent upon appropriate placement score, the student's major and credit received through accelerated mechanisms (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment, etc).
  • Visit the home page and consult an academic advisor in the School of Computing Advising Office for additional information.
  • Students must adhere to the School of Computing's Student Attendance Policy.
  • A Minor is required for this major. Minors are described in the 老澳门资料 catalog under the appropriate college. Computing and Business Administration Students are not allowed minors for the Information Science program. Consult an academic advisor regarding adding a Minor.
  • A spoken presentation is a graduation requirement for the Information Systems program, and must be completed while enrolled in an upper-level School of Computing course. Most students choose to complete the spoken presentation in CIS3253 Legal and Ethical Issues in Computing. Spoken presentations are evaluated by the faculty member administering the course.
  • School of Computing Satisfactory Progress Policy: The School of Computing enforces the "one repeat" rule for all prerequisite and core courses offered by the School for its major programs. Students who do not successfully complete a prerequisite or core requirement for a School of Computing course on the first attempt (i.e., earn a grade of D, F, W, WP or WF) will be granted one chance to repeat the course. Students who do not successfully complete a prerequisite or core requirement within two attempts will not be permitted to register for courses offered by the School in future semesters. This stipulation applies whether or not the student has declared a major in a School of Computing program.
  • Civic Literacy Requirement: Prior to graduation from a Florida state university, students must demonstrate competency in civic literacy through successful completion of a civic literacy course (AMH 2020 or POS 2041) and by achieving a passing score on an assessment. Consult an academic advisor, the university catalog and visit the Civic Literacy webpage for additional information.
  • The B.S. in Information Systems requires 120 total semester hours, including 54 upper-level (3000/4000) hours.

Term 1: Attempted Hours 0-15

Schedule Credit Hours
ENC1101 (GW) Audience and Purpose  3
Select a Math Course either College Algebra OR MAC2233 Calculus for Business (pending appropriate placement score) 3
CGS1100 Computer Applications for Busi (Program Prerequisite) 3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
IDC2000 Beauty and Joy of Computing (Recommended Free Elective) 3
Total Hours:
 15

Term 2: Attempted Hours 16-30

Schedule Credit Hours
ENC1143 (GW) Evidence and Style OR IDS1932 First Year IDS Writing Seminar 3
MAC2233 (GM)Calculus for Business (Program Prerequisite) If not taken in Term 1 3
COP2220 Programming I (Recitation with a Teacher Assistant or Instructor is required for COP2220) 3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Total Hours:
 15

Summer 1

Mile Marker(s) 
MAC2233 Calculus for Business Minimum Grade C
CGS1100 Computer Applications for Business Minimum Grade C
COP2220 Programming I Minimum Grade C
NOTE: Use Summer Term to catch up on General Education Requirements, if necessary. Or get ahead by taking COT3100 Computational Structures OR CIS3253 Legal Ethical Issues in Computing (online).

Term 3: Attempted Hours 31-45

Schedule Credit Hours
Select a third Gen Ed Written Communication Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
COP3503 Programming II 3
Select a Minor Course (See the university catalog for available Minors) 3
COT3100 Computational Structures 3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Total Hours: 15
Mile Marker(s)
COP3503 Programming II Minimum Grade C

Term 4: Attempted Hours 46-60

Schedule Credit Hours
STA2023 (GM) Elem Statistics-Business (Program Prerequisite) 3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select a Minor Course (See the university catalog for available Minors) 3
COP3855 Web Systems Development (Offered Spring term only) 4
Select a Public Speaking Course (SPC4064 preferred) 3
Total Hours:
 16

Summer 2

Schedule Credit Hours
Summer term course options include CIS3949 Internship, an Information Science Elective, OR COP3530 Data Structures
Mile Marker(s)
STA2023 Elementary Statistics Minimum Grade C
COT3100 Computational Structures Minimum Grade C

Term 5: Attempted Hours 61-75

Schedule Credit Hours
CIS3253 GW-Legal Ethical Iss in Comput 3
COP3530 Data Structures 3
CDA4010 User Interface Design (Offered Fall term only) 3
Select a Minor Course (See the university catalog for available Minors) 3
Select a Free Elective(If needed for 120 total hours) 3
Total Hours: 15
Mile Marker(s)
COP3530 Data Structures Minimum Grade C

Term 6: Attempted Hours 76-90

Schedule Credit Hours
CNT4504 Computer Networks 3
COP3703 Introduction to Databases 3
Select an Information Science Major Elective 3
Select a Minor Course (See the university catalog for available Minors) 3
Select a Free Elective(If needed for 120 total hours) 3
Total Hours: 15
Mile Marker(s)
COP3703 Introduction to Databases Minimum Grade C
Civic Literacy Requirement

Summer 3

Schedule Credit Hours
Summer term course options include: CIS3949 Internship OR an Information Science Elective

Term 7: Attempted Hours 91-105

Schedule Credit Hours
CIS4327 Information Syst Sr Project I (Offered Fall term only) 3
COP4813 Internet Programming (Offered Fall term only)
(New course number COP3813 effective spring 2023 term)		 3
Select an Information Science Major Elective 3
Select a Minor Course (See the university catalog for available Minors) 3
Select a Free Elective(If needed for 120 total hours) 3
Total Hours: 15
Mile Marker(s) 
CIS4327 Information Syst Sr Project I Minimum Grade C
CDA4010 User Interface Design Minimum Grade C

Term 8: Attempted Hours 106-120

Schedule Credit Hours
CIS4328 Information Syst Sr Project II (Spring term only) 3
CAP4784 Introduction to Data Analytics (Spring Term only) 3
Select an Information Science Major Elective 3
Select Free Electives (If needed for 120 total hours) 5
Total Hours: 14
Total Program Hours:
120

 

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