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The CIS online major is for working professionals and/or non-degree seeking students. (Non-degree seeking students who complete the major requirements will receive a Certificate in Computer Information Systems.) CIS-M courses are offered with on-site and online courses being taught simultaneously within each semester/term.
CIS-M courses follow the ACM Curricular Model and mirror those available to traditional on-site students at Milligan. Courses are delivered to the student via Milligan’s Internet course management system and the technology development lab using a server dedicated to facilitate student access to software supplied by Milligan’s Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) agreement to enrolled students.
Computer Information Systems major (39 hrs)
CIS 201 Information Systems Hardware (3 hrs)
CIS 211 Programming Logic (3 hrs)
CIS 275 Computer Applications (3 hrs)
CIS 297 Object Oriented Programming (3 hrs)
CIS 305 Database Management (3 hrs)
CIS 341 Systems Analysis and Design (3 hrs)
CIS 420 Data Communication and Networking (3 hrs)
CIS 441 Computer Information Systems Software (3 hrs)
CIS 450 Software Engineering (3 hrs)
BADM 365 Operations Management (3 hrs)
MATH 213 Statistics (3 hrs)
Electives in CIS (6 hrs)
See Course Decriptions
Scheduling
Students can take just one course at a time or complete the major in as few as four semesters/terms.
- Click here for a course rotation on which classes to take when if you want to complete the major as quickly as possible.
- If you're just interested in a few courses, click here for a course schedule through 2013.
Earning a Bachelor's Degree
In addition to completing the CIS-M major requirements, students who wish to earn a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems must complete the college’s general education requirements. Send us your transcripts by email or fax (423.461.8789), and we'll evaluate them to see what you might already have completed!
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English Composition I and II |
(6 hrs total) |
| 2. |
Humanities Courses in all three of the following areas: Literature (3-6 hrs); History (3-6 hrs); Fine Arts or Philosophy (3-6 hrs) |
(15 hrs total) |
| 3. |
Old Testament Survey and New Testament Survey
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(6 hrs total) |
| 4. |
Christ and Culture (BIBL 471, must be taken at Milligan) |
(3 hrs total) |
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Social Learning |
(3 hrs total) |
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Mathematics |
(3 hrs total) |
| 7. |
Ethnic Studies |
(3 hrs total) |
| 8. |
Health and Fitness |
(0-1 hrs total) |
| 9. |
Lab Science |
(6 hrs total) |
| * Other electives as needed to complete Milligan's 128 hour graduation requirement. |
Course Descriptions
CIS 201M. Information Systems Hardware - A study in information systems hardware and microprocessors including hands-on experience with programming and system structure. The objective is to build a basic understanding of hardware configuration and how it interacts with system software. In conjunction with course CIS 441 this course is directed toward the A+ certification exam. Three semester hours.
CIS 211M. Programming Logic - An introduction to all aspects of object-oriented logic and the problem-solving process. Several high level languages are used with emphasis on good programming practices. Laboratory use of a computer is an integral part of the course. Three semester hours.
CIS 275M. Computer Applications - A study of the Windows environment and current Windows Office Suite applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Keyboarding skills are assumed. Three semester hours.
CIS 297M. Object Oriented Programming - An introduction to Windows application programming providing a rigorous and comprehensive course in computer programming for students with little or no programming experience. The student should have knowledge of the Windows operating environment. Three semester hours.
CIS 305M. Database Management - A basic overview of relational database systems and relational database design. The student acquires a working knowledge of Microsoft Access and the ISO standard SQL language. Prerequisite: CIS 275. Three semester hours.
CIS 341M. Systems Analysis and Design - A study of systems analysis, design, and implementation methods commonly used in systems development. The course provides an overview of the system development life cycle and in-depth coverage of the analysis phase of the life cycle. Prerequisite: CIS 211 or 297. Three semester hours.
CIS 420M. Data Communication and Networking - An introduction to data transmission concepts and techniques. Topics included are: transmission media, analog and digital signals, data transmissions, multiplexing, network topologies, data security, Ethernet, token rings, and wide area network protocol. Prerequisite: CIS 211. Three semester hours.
CIS 441M. Information Systems Software - This course is a survey of systems software, and application software with an emphasis on how hardware and software interact. In conjunction with course CIS 201, this course is directed toward the A+ certification exam. This course serves as a substitute when CIS 491M is not available. Three semester hours.
CIS 450M. Software Engineering - The senior capstone course in which students incorporate all aspects of previous study in computer information systems such as computer applications, programming, systems analysis, project management, and data communication to solve a real-life business problem. Prerequisites: CIS 305, 341, and 420. Open to senior computer information system majors only or by permission of the instructor. Three semester hours.
BADM 365M. Operations Management - A course designed to provide the student with a broad conceptual framework for the management of operations in today’s competitive, global environment. This course emphasizes the strategic importance of operations decisions and how all functions within an organization interrelate. Specific attention is placed on developing a competitive operations strategy, decision-making, TQM, process management, and the use of technology to create new products and improve processes. Using case analysis and simulations, students develop a deeper understanding of realistic business issues and learn to apply the concepts presented in the text. Three semester hours.
MATH 213M. Statistics - A study of data analysis and statistical inference. Topics include descriptive statistics, an introduction to probability, continuous and discrete random variables, probability distributions, basic sampling techniques, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing with small and large samples, linear regression and correlation, and an introduction to the analysis of variance. Prerequisite: High school algebra or equivalent. Three semester hours.
Six (6) Hours of CIS Electives
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