This BSIT program is specifically designed to provide an avenue of advancement for students with associate degrees in a technology discipline such as networking, computer security, or computer system administration. This program does not have the rigor of mathematical analysis, design, or object-oriented programming found in a typical BS in Computer Science, nor does it have the depth of business systems analyses found in a degree in a typical BA in Business. Rather, the program is meant to satisfy the need that sits between these two extremes, emphasizing the fastest growing segments of the both: Web Systems, Databases, and Networks. For a foundation, the BSIT program draws from both camps: mathematics, science, and computer programming from Computer Science, and business organization and project management from Management Information Systems. From there it adds depth in Web Programming and Technology, Database Theory and Design, and Data Communications and Networking, while allowing for area concentrations in any of these or related areas such as e-Commerce, Computer Security, and Multimedia. Students entering this program are expected to have already attained an associates degree in a technology area (or the equivalent), with at least 30 credits that are "GE certified" for the CSU system, including courses in: Probability and Statistics, First Course in a Laboratory science (Physics, Chemistry, or Biology), First course in a programming language (such as C, Java, or C++), Computer Architecture and Assembly Language.
Upper Division Requirements:
Mathematics and Science Requirements (7 Units)
Math 300 Discrete Mathematics I 3
Lab Science II (Physics, Chem., or Bio.) 4
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7
Core Courses (24 Units)
IT 151 Data Structures for IT 3
IT 262 Computer Organization for IT 3
IT 280 Web Programming 3
IT 429 Computer Networks for IT 3
IT 420 Database Theory and Design for IT 3
IT 362 Operating Systems for IT 3
CIS 310 Management Information Systems 3
BUS 320 Business Operations 3
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24
Upper Division Interdisciplinary GE (9 Units)
ENGL 330 Writing in Your Discipline 3
COMP 447 Societal Issues in Computing 3
COMP 449 Human Computer Interaction 3
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9
Area Concentration ( 15 units)
Choose 15 units from:
IT 400 eCommerce 3
IT 401Web Intelligence 3
IT 424 Computer System Security for IT 3
IT 402 Advanced IT Programming 3
IT 464 Computer Graphics for IT 3
IT 469 AI and Neural Networks for IT 3
IT 430 Advanced DB Systems 3
IT 490 Special Topics for IT 3
COMP 452 Computational Bioinformatics 4
ECON 4xx Economics of E-Commerce 3
ART 324 Commun. Design Technology: Web Design 3
ART 326 Digital Media Art: 3D Computer Animation 3
(Additional electives to be added based on faculty availability).
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15
Capstone (5 units)
MGT 4xx Project Management 3
IT 472 Capstone Project 2
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5
BSIT Summary (120 units)
Lower Division Requirements (units: 60)
Mathematics and Science Requirements (units: 7)
Core Courses (units: 24)
Upper Division Interdisciplinary GE (units: 9)
Area Concentration (units: 15)
Capstone (units: 5)
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120
A total of 120 Semester units are required for the BSIT.
Lower Division Requirements (60 units)
Students entering this program are expected to have completed an associate degree (or equivalent) in a technology area, including:
a. Statistics.
b. One semester of a Laboratory science (Physics, Chemistry, or Biology).
c. First course in a computer programming language such as C, Java or C++.
d. First course in Computer Architecture and Assembly Language.
e. CSU GE Certification or courses fulfilling the CSUCI lower division general education requirements.
f. A minimum of 15 units of lower division coursework in a technology area (computer technology, electronics technology, manufacturing technology, engineering, computer science, etc.).
Students who have not completed these 60 units prior to their admission to the program will be required to complete them at CSU Channel Islands or a community college. Course substitutions for these requirements may be made with the approval of the department chair.
Program Director:
Dr. William Wolfe
Chair, Computer Science
For General Information and Application Packets:
(805) 437-2748
bsit@csuci.edu
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