MAJOR IN APPLIED COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY

Concentration in Computing Technology

The undergraduate curriculum provides students with a background in computer programming, business principles and computer systems and applications. This program allows maximum flexibility in preparation for a career in industrial information technology, entering professional schools such as law, medicine, or accounting, or preparation for graduate school in computer science or fields where computer science is helpful. This list is suggestive and not exhaustive since new applications for computers occur every day.

There is much leeway in terms of free electives for students in their junior and senior years in computing technology to choose a collection of courses in the form of a second major or minor or coherent focus area tailored to their interests. Students are encouraged to consider other subject matters to combine with their knowledge of computing technology. Opportunities exist to pursue independent research projects under faculty supervision. Students are encouraged to begin such research early in their upper division studies.

Notes

• Graduation requirements are subject to change. A student can be held for any changes in requirements in years not completed except if such changes would extend the time normally required to complete the degree (this applies only if a student is full-time and making normal progress towards degree completion).
• Special study or practicum courses may not be used to meet any requirements other than total credits toward graduation. Such courses may apply toward the University upper division credit requirements.
• No transfer credit from another institution will be given for a course in which a grade of D or less was received.
• Students are discouraged from taking an overload. Only students with sophomore or above status, who have an overall 3.5 GPA or better, and a 3.5 GPA or better in computer science courses, will be permitted to take an overload. This rule applies to graduating seniors.
• A waiver mechanism exists to permit acceptance of equivalent courses to meet requirements, and to recognize other exceptional circumstances. Students should consult the key advisor before taking a substitute course if they believe waivers are appropriate.
• A C or better is required in required CS classes; earning less than a C (including a C-) is the same as not having taken the course for prerequisite purposes.

Suggested Sequence of Courses

120 credits required for graduation

The 24-25 semester credits of free electives in this program should be viewed by the student as an opportunity to tailor a program to specific educational objectives. By wise choice of electives, a student may be able to begin a second major, obtain a minor in a supporting area, or achieve a broad, liberal education.

Course Requirements for a B.S. Degree in Applied Computing Technology: Computing Technology Concentration

Approved Courses for the categories of the All University Core Curriculum can be seen at All University Core Curriculum

NOTE:

500 level courses in a specific category may be substituted in the advanced technology elective category with prior approval from the key advisor.

Applied Computing Technology majors will be excused from prerequisites for the CIS (BD) courses on the Advanced Technology electives list. Access to BD courses is restricted. Contact the CIS Dept. about overrides.