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Typical Sequencing of Courses

CIS Major

The following sections shows the typical sequencing of courses for the CIS major, both for the Computer Science and Information Technology concentrations. Of course, individual student schedules may vary depending on many factors such as the need to take additional mathematics courses before taking calculus.

Note that the CIS major cannot fit in less than three years unless the student has already taken CS 110 and CS 111. Students will special scheduling concerns should contact Br. David Carlson, department chairperson.

Computer Science Concentration

Year   Fall                         Spring

1      CS 110                       CS 111
       Calculus I                   Calculus II 

2      CS 170                       CS 171 (falls in year 2 or year 3)
       CS 230                       CS 221
       (Calculus gets delayed until year 2 if student needs MA 104 and/or MA 100 first.)

3      CS 350                       CS 330
       CS 355 (year 3 or 4)         CS elective
       CS elective (or could have a summer internship)

4      CS elective                  CS 310
       CS elective                  CS 358 Project II
       CS 357 Project I

Information Technology Concentration

Year   Fall                         Spring

1      CS 110                       CS 111
       Calculus I                   Calculus II

2      CS 170                       CS 221
       CS 230                       CS elective
       (Calculus gets delayed until year 2 if student needs MA 104 and/or MA 100 first.)

3      CS 350                       CS elective
       CS 465                       CS 330
       CS elective (or could have a summer internship)

4      CS 351 (year 3 or 4)         CS 310
       CS elective                  CS 358 Project II
       CS 357 Project I

CIS Major in 3 Years

For change of major and transfer students in the CS or IT concentration.

Year   Fall                         Spring

1      CS 110                       CS 111
       Calculus I                   Calculus II

2      CS 170                       CS 171 or 265/465 (falls in year 2 or year 3)
       CS 230                       CS 221
       CS 351 or 355 (year 2 or 3)  CS 330
                                    CS elective (could be a summer internship)
       (Calculus gets delayed until year 2 if student needs MA 104 and/or MA 100 first.)

3      CS 350                       CS 310
       CS elective                  CS 359 Project
       CS elective                  CS elective

Bioinformatics Concentration

Since this concentration is interdisciplinary, utilizing courses from several departments, consult your advisor on what courses should be taken when.