This program is designed for students who intend to complete a bachelor's degree in Information Systems with an emphasis on business applications of information systems in the decision-making and data processing environment. 

Program Requirements

General Education Courses Credits
  Written and Oral Communications 6
  Mathematics (MTH 142 required) 3
  Natural Science 7
  Social Science (SOC 160 recommended) 6
  Arts and Humanities 3
  History 3
  Diversity 3
  Total 31
Program Courses
CIS 150 Networking Fundamentals 4
CSE 110 Introduction to Computer Science I 4
CSE 112 Introduction to Computer Science II 4
CSE 135 Computer Programming & Problem Solving 3
CSE 213 Database Systems 3
MTH 226 Discrete Mathematics 3
  Total

21

Electives (Select a minimum of 8 credits from the following):
ACC 110 Principles of Financial Accounting I 3
CIS 165 Network & Systems Administration 4
CIS 200* Fundamentals of Network Security 4
CSE 222 Advanced Programming Workshop 2
CSE 223 Advanced Programming Workshop II 2
MTH 119 Calculus II and Analytic Geometry 4
MTH 143 Statistics I 3
  Total 8
  Total Requirements for Degree 60

*Indicates course is recommended for Rowan University 3+1 in Computing and Informatics.

Advisory Board

The Computer Science Advisory Board is made up of industry partners, college administrators, faculty, alumni, and students. The board meets each semester to review degree program information, and goal metrics, and to improve partnerships and the program's ability to meet the needs of students and industry.

Pathway - Sequence of Courses

Computer Information System Sequence of Courses - Print out and use as a guide.

Course Number/Name

Credit

Semester

Grade

FIRST YEAR

First Semester

 

14

   

ENG 101 College Composition I

3

   

MTH 142  Applied Calculus (required)

3

   

Any Natural Science

4

   

CSE 110 Introduction to Computer Science

4

   

Second Semester

17

   

ENG 102 English Composition II

3

   

Any Natural Science

3

   

History

3

   

Program Elective See **1

4

   

CSE 112 Introduction to Computer Science II 

4

   

SECOND YEAR

First Semester

 

16

   

Social Science (SOC 160 recommended)

3

   

Diversity

3

   

MTH 226* Discrete Mathematics

3

   

CSE 135 Computer programming and Problem Solving 

3

   

CIS 150 Networking Fundamentals 

4

   

Second Semester

13

   

CSE 213 Database Systems

3

   

Arts and Humanities

3

   

Program Elective See **1

4

   

Social Science

3

   

**1 Pick 8 credits from: MTH 118, MTH 143, ACC 110, CIS 165, CIS 200, CSE 222*, CSE 223*

 

*   Indicates course is required for Rowan 3+1 in Computing & Informatics

** Indicates course is recommended for Rowan 3+1 in Computing & Informatics

TOTAL REQUIRED 60

Program Outcomes

Program Outcomes for the Computer Information System Degree

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.

2. Design, implement and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.

3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.

4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.

5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.

6. Support the delivery, use and management of information systems within an information systems environment.

 

 

Enrollment and Graduation Data
Computer Science Club

The RCBC Computer Science Club offers students an opportunity to interact with other students in their area of study. Meetings generally include topical discussions, programming challenges and language tutorial exercises. 

Graduation Requirement

Students graduating from this program must successfully complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of management and/or technical course work at Rowan College at Burlington County.

Program Contact

Chris Simber, Assistant Professor
Program Coordinator
(856) 222-9311, ext. 2090
csimber@rcbc.edu