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Mission Statements and Learning Outcomes Objectives of the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems
Faculty members, meeting in 2004 and 2005 established the following learning objectives and expected outcomes. We invite students to direct any comments to Dr. Hisham Al-Mubaid, the program chair.
2/25/2008
Mission StatementThe mission of the Computer Information Systems program is to prepare students for technical, administration and management positions in the analysis, design, implementation, maintenance, support, operation and management of computer information systems.
Learning Outcome Objectives:
Objective #1CIS students will be competent in core foundation of Information Systems, Computing and Mathematics.
Upon graduation, CIS students should:
- Understand general theory and practice of information systems
- Understand the architectures of software and hardware systems.
- Be proficient in at least two programming languages.
- Be able to construct data structures and develop algorithms to solve computing problems.
- Be able to apply data structures and algorithms to solve computing and Information Systems (IS) problems.
- Be able to use discrete structures for design of algorithms and data structures.
- Be able to apply the relevant areas of Mathematics, including Statistics and Calculus, to computing.
Objective #2CIS students will understand the role of IS and be able to perform inside IS environments.
Upon graduation, CIS students should:
1. Have a basic understanding of the business environment, with emphasis on accounting and management theory and practice.
2. Have a basic understanding of Economics.
3. Have a basic understanding of social, ethical, security and global issues of IS.
4. Be able to apply quantitative methods to analyze problems in IS environments.
Objective #3
CIS students will be able to apply techniques in broad IS areas, including database, networking, systems administration, and Web application development.
Upon graduation, CIS students should:
- Be able to apply database theory and practices to IS development.
- Be able to apply networking theory and practices to IS development.
- Be able to develop Web-based applications
- Be able to administer computer and information systems.
- Acquire additional computing knowledge beyond the core course.
Objective #4CIS students will be able to apply software engineering practices and modeling techniques for developing and managing IS.
Upon graduation, CIS students should:
- Be familiar with software life-cycle models and how to apply them to IS and computing projects.
- Be able to apply modeling techniques for requirements analysis and solution design.
- Be able to apply object-oriented techniques and design patterns in software development.
- Have a fundamental understanding of software project management issues.
Objective #5CIS students will be able to communicate and collaborate effectively and appropriately with persons in various IS roles.
Upon graduation, CIS students should:
- Be able to impart technical knowledge orally.
- Be able to impart technical knowledge through written communications.
- Be able to cooperate and collaborate effectively with persons in various IS roles.
- Be able to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
Objective #6CIS students will recognize the need for and have the ability to engage in life-long learning.
Upon graduation, CIS students should:
- Recognize the need for life-long learning.
- Have the ability to identify problems and opportunities, and to acquire new knowledge and skills for problem solving.
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