Undergraduate Degree Programs

Undergraduate Degree Programs



   

   

Computer Science
The Bachelor of Science Degree program in Computer Science is designed to provide the foundation necessary for computer science graduates to succeed in the computing profession as well as in graduate school.  

 

                                   Computer Science Program Objectives


Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Scientific Concentration

The Scientific Concentration is intended for students who want to use computer science in scientific settings. It includes applied computer science topics, but emphasizes theoretical understanding of computer science, including an ability to use advanced mathematics to solve problems and to work closely with other scientists. Because of its emphasis on the theoretical foundations of computer science, it is especially appropriate for students planning to eventually pursue a graduate degree in computer science.

 

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Information Systems Concentration

The Information Systems Concentration is intended for students who want to use computer science in a management setting. The Information Systems discipline grew out of a business perspective, and focuses on managing information, projects, or other technical professionals, although it still contains a significant core of theoretical and applied computer science. It includes business and management courses to educate students in the business side of computer science, as well some fairly advanced mathematics, enabling these students to manage scientific computing projects and personnel more effectively.

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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Information Technology Concentration

Note: The Information Technology Concentration is newly available in the Fall 2007 semester.  Students who are currently in the Scientific or Information Systems concentrations may change their catalog if they wish to use the new Information Technology concentration, but doing so may require them to take additional courses, or may render some courses in their transcript useless for graduation, so such changes should be made with care and only after consulting with their advisor.

 

Information Technology is one of five currently recognized computing disciplines in ACM’s Computing Curricula 2005 overview report. As the report states: "IT is a new and rapidly growing field that started as a grassroots response to the practical, everyday needs of business and other organizations." The Information Systems discipline grew out of a business perspective, and focuses on the information aspects of information technology. "Information Technology is the complement of that perspective: its emphasis is on the technology itself more than on the information it conveys." Students in Information Technology will aim their careers at developing, supporting, or administrating technology, rather than managing information, projects, or other technical professionals.

 

Information Technology includes theoretical computer science topics, but emphasizes the applications of computer science to the everyday problems of business and other organizations. It includes enough mathematics for graduates to converse with other computing professionals, but does not require as much higher math as the other concentrations. It also recognizes the need for an application area to which a student can apply their computer science skills, so more electives are allowed to achieve this goal. This concentration also has the largest core of required computer science courses.

 

More information about this concentration can be found in:

 

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Engineering Technology

This four-year degree program will combine the application of scientific and engineering knowledge with engineering methods and technical skills to prepare the graduates for a variety of industrial and government workforce needs. 

 

The field of Engineering Technology is more mathematically and scientifically rigorous than Industrial Technology and is concerned with the practical application of engineering knowledge to support engineering activities. An Engineering Technology program differs from a classic Engineering program in that it is more applied and focused on applications of technology while an Engineering program is focused more on theoretical fundamentals that can lead to the development of new technology.

 

The objective of the Engineering Technology Program is to emphasize engineering technology fundamentals bolstered by practical experiences, and to prepare students for engineering and technology related professions, advanced education, and lifelong learning. The program will stress the application of sciences to the solution of technological problems, technical knowledge, problem solving skills, and implementation skills.

 

Initially five concentrations or specialized areas of study will be offered within this program: Industrial Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, and Energy Engineering Technology.

 

 

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Concentration in Industrial Engineering Technology

 

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Concentration in Computer Engineering Technology

 

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Concentration in Mechanical Engineering Technology

 

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Concentration in Construction Engineering Technology

 

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Concentration in Energy Engineering Technology

     

Industrial Technology
The Industrial Technology program is a managemnt-oriented technical curriculum built upon a balanced program of studies drawn form a variety of disciplines related to manufacturing technology.

 

The Industrial Technology Graduate is a professional industrial technologist with a broad technical and managerial background.  Typically included in this background are a functional knowledge and understanding of materials and production processes; industrial management and human relations; communication skills, the physical sciences, mathematics, and current technical skills to enable the graduate to effectively meet technical, managerial , and industrial requirements.  Curriculum sheets are available for each of the Industrial Technology B. S. concentrations:

 

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology, Concentration in Automated Systems

 

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology, Concentration in Drafting/Design

 

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology, Concentration in Supervision

 

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology, Concentration in Internship

 

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Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Technology

The Associate of Applied Science Degree program in the Department of Computer Science and Industrial Technology is designed to enable graduates to enter various fields of industry after completing two years of study.  Graduates may also elect to continue their education in the four-year degree Manufacturing Technology Concentrations.  Graduates of the two-year curriculum will be awarded the degree of Associate of Applied Science.  Curriculum sheets are available for each of the Industrial Technology Associate concentrations:

 

Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Technology, Concentration in Construction Technology

 

Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Technology, Concentration in Drafting/Design

 

Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Technology, Concentration in Supervision

 

Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment

 

   Occupational Safety, Health and Environment
The Bachelor of Science degree program in Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment (OSH&E) is designed to provide an academically comprehensive curriculum that prepares graduates with the ability and competency to become highly qualified safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental professionals. Curriculum sheets are available for this degree:

 

Minors

The Department of Computer Science and Industrial Technology offers three minors, a minor in Computer Science, a minor in Computing and a minor in Industrial Technology.

 

A Computer Science minor consists of the following eighteen semester  hours of coursework in Computer Science: CMPS 161, 257, either 262, 285, or 293, and two 300- or 400-level computer science electives, which must be approved by the department head.

 

An Applied Computing minor consists of eighteen semester hours of courswork in Computer Science: twelve credits form CMPS 120, 225, 233, 234, 235, and 262, and six credits from CMPS 309, 335, and 409.

 

An Industrial Technology minor consists of twenty-one semester hours of coursework from the following in Industrial Technology: IT 111, 112, 233, 242, 264, either IT 302, OSHE 111, or IT 311, IT 308, and IT 402.

  

   
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