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Information Systems, B.S.I.S.

  • Overview
  • Major
  • Learning Outcomes

Degree Offered

  • Bachelor of Science

Nature of the Program

The ever increasing use of technology has taken almost every business, non-profit organization, and government agency to a drastically different place from where they were only decades ago. Computers and the Internet have allowed companies to conduct operations, utilize resources, and sell products in almost any area of the world. Information systems specialists analyze the complex operational problems of private and public industry; and design, build, implement, and manage innovative software for improving operations from both a technological and business perspective.

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (BSIS)

WVU Tech Information Systems program is designed to train highly skilled professionals with expertise in networking, database management, computer systems management, and website development. The program curriculum contains 17 courses taught by Computer Science and Information Systems faculty that are specially developed for Information Systems majors. They include courses such as Database Management, e-Commerce, and Computer Security. Those courses are supplemented by highly specialized Business Management courses such as Visual Basic for Business applications, Business Information Systems, and Business Statistic s. For elective requirements, the department offers a wide variety of courses on computer systems, programming, and special topics such as video game development, artificial intelligence, image processing, and computer graphics. Students have the opportunity to learn more theoretical aspects of computing, other programming languages, advanced programming concepts, or other applications of computing by taking Computer Science electives of their interest.

Program Educational Objectives

In three to five years after graduation, the graduates of the WVU Tech BS degree program in Information Systems will do the following:

  • Demonstrate success in the professional practice of Information Systems through recognition of their contributions to an organization or entrepreneurial accomplishments.
  • Alternatively or additionally, demonstrate success in the field of computing by continuing formal education through earning post graduate degrees, technical certificates, or other technical training.
  • Demonstrate lifelong learning habits either as a professional or a researcher in their field.

General Education Foundations

Please use this link to view a list of courses that meet each GEF requirement.

NOTE: Some major requirements will fulfill specific GEF requirements. Please see the curriculum requirements listed below for details on which GEFs you will need to select.

Course List
Code Title Hours
General Education Foundations
F1 - Composition & Rhetoric3-6
ENGL 101
& ENGL 102
Introduction to Composition and Rhetoric
and Composition, Rhetoric, and Research
or ENGL 103
Accelerated Academic Writing
F2A/F2B - Science & Technology4-6
F3 - Math & Quantitative Reasoning3-4
F4 - Society & Connections3
F5 - Human Inquiry & the Past3
F6 - The Arts & Creativity3
F7 - Global Studies & Diversity3
F8 - Focus (may be satisfied by completion of a minor, double major, or dual degree)9
Total Hours31-37

Please note that not all of the GEF courses are offered at all campuses. Students should consult with their advisor or academic department regarding the GEF course offerings available at their campus.

Curriculum Requirements

Course List
Code Title Hours
University Requirements25
Program Requirements23
Information Systems Major Requirements72
Total Hours120

University Requirements

Course List
Code Title Hours
General Education Foundations (GEF) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 (31-37 Credits)
Outstanding GEF Requirements 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, and 818
WVUE 191First Year Seminar1
General Electives (Students are free to choose any college level course to fulfill this requirement)6
Total Hours25

Program Requirements

Course List
Code Title Hours
Laboratory Science, Students may select any of the two four credit hour BIOL, CHEM, PHSC, or PHYS courses with lab*: (also fulfills GEF 2 and GEF 8)8
WRIT 305Technical Writing3
MATH 124Algebra with Applications (GEF 3)3
MATH 150Applied Calculus (GEF 8)3
ACCT 201Principles of Accounting 13
ECON 202Principles of Macroeconomics (GEF 4)3
Total Hours23
*

Department approval is required for four-credit-hour courses with laboratory components from other science disciplines.

Information Systems Major Requirements

Course List
Code Title Hours
A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in all CS and ISYS courses.
CS 121Computer Science 14
CS 122Computer Science 24
CS 222Intro Software Engineering3
CS 231Introduction to Computer Organization3
CS 321Introduction to Networking3
CS 324Database Management3
CS 365Computer Languages1
CS 480Capstone Project - Design2
CS 481Capstone Project - Implementation3
CS 491Professional Field Experience4
CYBE 465Cybersecurity Principles and Practice 3
ISYS 101Introduction to Information Systems 13
ISYS 102Introduction to Information Systems 23
ISYS 115Discrete Structures3
ISYS 270Linux3
ISYS 325C#3
ISYS 366e-Commerce3
MANG 386Business Statistics3
MANG 420Business Information Systems3
Minor(s) or Coursework Option *15
Coursework Option:
Technical Electives - 9 credits (See approved list)
Six (6) credits of 300-400 Level Electives (Students are free to choose any 300-400 college level courses to fulfill this requirement)
Total Hours72
*

Minors option: Complete all the requirements of at least one minor available to Information Systems majors.

Approved Technical Electives

Course List
Code Title Hours
Accounting
ACCT 201
Principles of Accounting 1
ACCT 202
Principles of Accounting 2
ACCT 300-400 Level***
Biology
BIOL 111
General Biology **
BIOL 112
General Biology **
BIOL 300-400 Level***
Chemistry
CHEM 111
& 111L
Survey of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry 1
and Survey of Chemistry 1 Laboratory **
CHEM 112
& 112L
Survey of General Organic Biological Chemistry 2
and Survey of Chemistry 2 Laboratory **
CHEM 115
& 115L
Fundamentals of Chemistry 1
and Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 Laboratory **
CHEM 116
& 116L
Fundamentals of Chemistry 2
and Fundamentals of Chemistry 2 Laboratory **
CHEM 300-400 Level***
Computer Science
CS 265
C Programming
CS 300-400 Level***
Cybersecurity
CYBE 266
Foundations of Cybersecurity
CYBE 300-400 level***
Economics
ECON 201
Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 300-400 Level***
Physical Science
PHSC 101
Introductory Physical Science 1 **
PHSC 102
Introductory Physical Science 2 **
PHSC 300-400 Level***
Physics
PHYS 101
Introductory Physics 1 **
PHYS 102
Introductory Physics 2 **
PHYS 111
General Physics 1 **
PHYS 112
General Physics 2 **
PHYS 300-400 Level***
** Unless taken as a science requirement
Other courses are accepted as technical electives only with advance approval from the department. Most of the 300-400 level ACCT, BCOR, BIOL, CHEM, ECON, FINC, MANG, and PHYS courses are considered acceptable.
***Department approval required

Suggested Plan of Study

First Year
FallHoursSpringHours
ENGL 101 (GEF 1)3ENGL 102 (GEF 1)3
MATH 124 (GEF 3)3MATH 150 (GEF 8)3
CS 1214CS 1224
ISYS 1013ISYS 1023
WVUE 1911Elective3
 14 16
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours
ACCT 2013ECON 202 (GEF 4)3
CS 2313CS 2223
ISYS 1153CS 3243
Elective3ISYS 2703
GEF 53GEF 63
 15 15
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHours
CS 3213CS 3651
ISYS 3253ISYS 3663
MANG 3863WRIT 3053
Technical Elective or Minor course3Laboratory Science4
GEF 24GEF 83
 16 14
Fourth Year
FallHoursSpringHours
CS 4802CS 4813
MANG 4203CS 4914
300-400 Level Elective or Minor course3CYBE 4653
Technical Elective or Minor course3300-400 Level Elective or Minor course3
GEF 73Technical Elective or Minor course3
 14 16
Total credit hours: 120

Major Learning Outcomes

Information Systems

The BS degree in Information Systems at WVU Tech enables students to attain:

  • An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the program’s student outcomes and 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 and an ability to engage in continuing professional development.
  • An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
  • An understanding of processes that support the delivery and management of information systems within a specific application environment.
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