Computer Information Science Minor
The minor in Computer Information Science (CIS) is designed to complement any major by providing students with an understanding of computing, networking, multimedia, electronic information resources, systems and the Internet. Using the knowledge, skills and experience from these technologies, students will be able to solve problems in a variety of contexts.
This minor will assist students in acquiring valuable skills to enable them to cope with the rapid changes in technology that are affecting, and will continue to affect, their personal and professional lives. Ever-changing hardware and software continue to permeate research laboratories and offices throughout the world. The growing need to understand and use the Internet in research and commerce further increases the importance of this course of study. This is a very dynamic minor and requirements will change as needed due to the ever-changing state of technology.
Requirements
Courses (22-24 units)
| CIS 1 | Computer Processes and Applications | 3 |
| CIS 2 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| CIS 87 | Technology Internship | 1.0-3.0 |
One course from the following list:
Three courses from the following list:
| MTH 125 | Programming | 3 |
| MTH 25 | The LINUX/UNIX Environment | 3 |
| MTH 135 | Structure and Comparison of Programming Languages | 3 |
| BUS 125 | E-Commerce/E-Business | 3 |
| BUS 177 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 120 | Communication Protocols | 3 |
At least one course from the following list: