Computers are everywhere in our society. The infrastructure of business, government, science, and everyday life are increasingly based on computers and digital communication. Whether you are listening to your digital music player, text messaging with a friend, driving a modern car, trading stocks, producing a movie, buying anything on the Internet, flying an airplane, searching for information, performing or being subject to a medical procedure, or playing a video game, you depend on networks of computers that store, exchange and process information in increasingly elaborate ways. Understanding the foundations of this technology, what it can do, what its limitations are, how it relates to information processing in living things and society, and how you can use it will put you in a better position to understand, create, and decide in whatever career, further education, or personal pursuits you choose. Computing is a critical tool for controlling and shaping the processes of modern society. If you want to take advantage of what this Major has to offer, consider one of the several options that the Computer Science and Information Systems program at AUK offers, from single introductory courses through a Minor to a BS Major.
The Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS) program at AUK encompasses the principles of computing that enables students to keep abreast of developments in a rapidly changing technology. CSIS students not only gain a solid foundation in the theory and design of modern computing systems, but are exposed to a variety of applied applications, both in lab assignments as well as in internships and in a semester based senior capstone project course. The students are also encouraged to explore cross-disciplinary connections by completing a Minor in a related field
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Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
Program Lead: Dr. Amir Zeid
Program E-mail: CSIS@auk.edu.kw
Information Systems Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the AUK degree in Information Systems, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to use theoretical knowledge and programming skills to design and implement software solutions to problems arising in the operations of business and commerce.
- Maintain a solid understanding of database concepts and fundamental information systems concepts, as well as a general understanding of business concepts.
- Demonstrate the ability to verbally and technically communicate ideas and concepts clearly and in an organized manner as well as write clear system documentation, user documentation, and research reports for a variety of audiences.
- Work effectively in teams in order to design and implement software systems.
- Demonstrate the awareness of key ethical issues affecting information systems and their personal responsibilities as information system professionals.
Admission to Program:
Once a student completes CSIS 120, CSIS 130, MATH 213, and eight (8) hours of Science in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics with a grade of "C" or higher, they can proceed to declare their Major and be accepted into the Information Systems Program. Students are encouraged to declare their Major by the end of their second (Sophomore) year.
Transfer equivalencies from ABET accredited programs or equivalent will be considered.
We also accept transfer from non accredited programs for the courses that do not fall under the prefixes CSIS, CPEG, ELEG or ENGR.
University Degree Requirements (120 credit hours)
To receive a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, students must complete at least 120 credit hours:
- General Education Requirements (42 credit hours), composed of:
- Program Prerequisites (13 credit hours) applicable to General Education Requirements
- Remaining General Education Requirements (29)
- Program Prerequisites (6 credit hours) not applicable to General Education Requirements
- Major Requirements (72 credit hours), composed of:
- Information Systems Core Course Requirements (39 credit hours)
- Information Systems Elective Courses (12 credit hours)
- Related Fields Requirements (21 credit hours)
- Math (6 credit hours)
- Business (15 credit hours)
- Students are required to complete a minimum of 36 credit hours of upper-level course (300-level or above) at AUK of which at least 18 credits hours need to be taken in the major
Program Prerequisites (19 credit hours)
| CSIS 120 |
Computer Programming I |
(4) [T] |
| CSIS 130 |
Computer Programming II |
(4) [T] |
| MATH 213 |
Discrete Mathematics |
(3) [M] |
| BIOL 101 |
General Biology I |
(4) [P] |
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| BIOL 102 |
General Biology II |
(4) [P] |
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| CHEM 101 |
General Chemistry I |
(4) [P] |
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| CHEM 102 |
General Chemistry II |
(4) [P] |
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| PHYS 115 |
General Physics I |
(4) [P] |
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| PHYS 116 |
General Physics II |
(4) [P] |
Major Requirements (72 Credit hours)
| Information Systems Core Course Requirements (39 credit hours) |
| Students should earn a grade of "C" or better in the Major courses |
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CSIS 110 |
Information Systems |
(3) |
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CSIS 150 |
Professional and Ethical Issues in CSIS |
(3) |
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CSIS 210 |
Data Structures and Algorithms |
(3) |
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CSIS 220 |
Computer Architecture and Assembly Language |
(3) |
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CSIS 250 |
Database Systems |
(3) |
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CSIS 255 |
Web Technologiess |
(3) |
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CSIS 260 |
Systems Analysis and Design |
(3) |
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CSIS 300 |
E-Commerce |
(3) |
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CSIS 322 |
Net-Centric Computing |
(3) |
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CSIS 330 |
Software Engineering |
(3) |
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CSIS 440 |
Software Project Management |
(3) |
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CSIS 490 |
Information Systems Capstone I |
(3) |
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CSIS 491 |
Information Systems Capstone II |
(3) |
| Information Systems Elective Courses (12 credit hours) |
Four CSIS courses (12 credit hours), selected in consultation with the Academic Advisor, from any 300-level or higher CSIS, CPEG, or ELEG courses.
For a double Major in CS and IS, core electives should be mutually exclusive. Students will need an additional 9 credit hours of MATH (if choosing CS as the additional Major) and 15 credit hours of Core Courses. The student must complete, therefore, an additional 24 credit hours.
In general, Computer Science and Information Systems Majors do not need to take CSIS 101 to fulfill their General Education Requirements, as CSIS 120 will automatically fulfill that requirement. |
| Related Field Requirements (21 credit hours) |
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| Math Requirements (6 credit hours) |
| Students who plan on a BS degree in Information Systems will take the following courses: |
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STAT 201 |
Statistics |
(3) [M] |
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| Students will need one additional MATH course (3 credit hours) |
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| Business (15 credit hours) |
| The following 2 courses are required for CSIS students: |
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MGMT 201 |
Principles of Management |
(3) |
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ENTR 201 |
Principles of Entrepreneurship |
(3) |
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| Plus 3 other courses (9 credit hours) from the following prefix designation: ACCT, ECON, BEAL, ENTR, FINC, MGMT, and MRKT (At least 6 credit hours of the 9 should be 300-level or higher.) |
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