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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computing and Information Sciences


Gurdip Singh, Head

Professors: Gustafson, Hatcliff, Mizuno, Schmidt, Singh, Unger, and Wallentine; Associate Professors: Amtoft, Andresen, Banerjee, DeLoach, Howell, Hsu, Neilsen, Robby, and Stoughton; Assistant Professors: Caragea and Ou; Instructors: Bean and Thornton; Emeriti Professors: Hankley and Van Swaay; Emeriti Associate Professors: Bleyberg and Calhoun; Emeritus Instructor: Shea.

234 Nichols Hall
785-532-6350
Fax: 785-532-7353
E-mail: cisoffic@k-state.edu
www.cis.k-state.edu

Computer Science is the study of computing and its possibilities, ranging from theoretical foundations to applications in business, society, and the sciences.

Two curricula, Computer Science and Information Systems, are offered by the Department of Computing and Information Sciences (CIS).  Many other fields require a minor emphasis in Computer Science, and students working toward a dual degree (one in Computer Science and one in some other field) are common.  The CIS Department also offers a minor in Computing and Information Sciences.

The computer science curriculum emphasizes a broad foundation of computer organization, software engineering, distributed computing systems, data structures, programming environments, and mathematics, together with electives that focus on advanced aspects and applications.

The Information Systems curriculum emphasizes meeting the information needs of business and commerce.  The curriculum closely follows programs designed by the Association for Computing Machinery and the Data Processing Management Association.

Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes

The educational objectives of the Bachelor of Science degree programs of the K-State Department of Computing and Information Sciences are to graduate students who will: (1) contribute to the computing profession by means of employment within the field, ownership of businesses within the field, and/or pursuit of graduate study; (2) continue to learn about the field as it continues to develop; and (3) maintain high professional and ethical standards as they interact with society.

To accomplish these objectives, the faculty has adopted the following student outcomes, as mandated by the ABET Computing Accreditation Commission.  Our Bachelor of Science degree programs will enable our students to attain, by the time of graduation, an ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline; an ability to analyze a problem and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution; an ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs; an ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal; an understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities; an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences; an ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society; recognition of the need for an ability to engage in continuing professional development; and an ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.

In addition, our bachelor’s program in Computer Science will enable our students to attain, by the time of graduation, an ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices; and an ability to apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity.

Furthermore, our bachelor’s program in Information Systems will enable our students to attain, by the time of graduation, an understanding of processes that support the delivery and management of information systems within a specific application environment.




Programs

Bachelor of Science

Minor

Courses

Computing and Information Sciences