Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Concentration Guidelines
- Catalog description.
CISC Concentration ................................................ 12 (1-4) Twelve credits in advanced courses in an adviser-approved concentration. Students are encouraged to explore how other subject areas impact and are impacted by computer science. An approval form signed by the CISC adviser is required.
- What is a subject area?
The concentration must be a coherent group of courses.
It provides an opportunity for you to relate your computer science
major to a particular interest or life goal.
- A Minor.
It is possible to use the
courses chosen for the concentration to satisfy most of the requirements
for a minor in another department.
- Not a Minor at all. "Coherent" only means that the courses chosen must all clearly contribute to your knowledge in the chosen topic. Often the courses chosen for a concentration come from more than one department. You are encouraged to pursue your interest in a topic that transcends departmental boundaries.
- A Minor.
It is possible to use the
courses chosen for the concentration to satisfy most of the requirements
for a minor in another department.
- What is an advanced course?
Any course can be included in your concentration IF YOUR ADVISOR APPROVES
in writing, before you take the course.
Commonly courses with prerequisites and courses numbered 300 and above
are approved, but advisor approval is REQUIRED.
Some high numbered courses, some courses with prerequisites, in some situations may not be approved. Some lower numbered courses
with no prerequisites in some situations may be approved.
- When do I get a concentration approved?
PRIOR to the Fall semester of the junior
year, each student is required to submit a concentration plan
to the advisor for approval.
- How do I get a concentration approved?
Save, fill in, and email the
concentration approval form
to your advisor.
Alternatively, obtain and use a hardcopy of the form. You can get it
from the CISC Office. If you don't know who your advisor is, ask Dr. Saydam.
After an agreed plan is reached with your advisor and s/he has signed the
form, take
it to the department secretaries in 103 Smith.
A copy of each student's approved concentration is
maintained in the CISC Department Office. It is advisable to keep
a copy for yourself.
- Note that all, some, or none of the courses may be from computer science. The student and advisor need only agree on a logical rationale within the context of a CISC major for his/her proposed concentration. The 12 credits in the concentration are intended to develop a student's knowledge in computer science and/or its relationships to other areas. Students are encouraged to pursue double majors or minors in other departments. In support of that, note that courses taken toward the major or minor in the other department can often be used as part of the concentration requirement for a Bachelor of Science in computer science.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Concentration Approval Form
Student Name _________________________________________ SSN___________________ Concentration title __________________________________________________________ Courses (12 Credits minimum) Dept/Num Title Prerequisite 1. ___________________________________________________________________________ 2. ___________________________________________________________________________ 3. ___________________________________________________________________________ 4. ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Rationale for the concentration: Approval: Advisor's signature __________________________ Date __________
Some sample concentrations:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business and Network Computing
- Cognitive Science
- Economics
- Game Design
- Intelligent Robots
- Management Information Systems
- Network and Distributed Computing
- Numerical Computation
- Signal Processing - Communication Networks
- Software Engineering
- Technical Writing
Concentration title: Artificial Intelligence
Courses: CISC 481 Artificial Intelligence CISC 882 Natural Language Processing LING 491 Semantics PSYC 340 CognitionRationale: Many problems do not have algorithmic solutions. Artificial Intelligence is the study of computer information processing to deal with such problems or to simulate some aspect(s) of intelligent behavior. Note: Special arrangements must be made for an undergraduate to take CISC 882. Only those with strong grades need apply.
Concentration title: Business and Network Computing
Courses: CISC 450 Computer Networks CISC 458 Applied Computer Networks CISC 437 Database Systems BUEC 325 Modern Business ComputingRationale: This will prepare me for a career in the field of computer networks. Note: Limited seats in Business and Economics courses.
Concentration title: Cognitive Science
A concentration in cognitive science can be overlapped with a cognitive science minor.
For information about the cognitive science minor contact Prof. William Frawley, Dept of Linguistics, (302)831-6806, billf@udel.edu.
For the BS in CIS concentration in cognitive science, a choice of 4 of the following would likely meet your advisor's approval.
LING 409 Syntax I (prereq LING 101) LING 491 Semantics (prereq LING 101) LING 610 Syntax II (prereq LING 409) PSYC 310 Sensation & Perception (prereq PSYC 201, 309) PSYC 314 Brain and Behavior (prereq PSYC 201) PSYC 340 Cognition (prereq PSYC 201) EDST 462 Language Acquisition CISC 480 Computers and the Mind CISC 681 Artificial Intelligence
Concentration title: Economics
Courses: ECON 152 Intro to MacroEcon (National Economics) ECON 300 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory ECON 381 Economics of Human Resources ECON 360 Government Regulation of BusinessRationale: I have always had a strong interest in the business world especially the part that deal with money and money management and labor issues. Therefore a concentration in Economics gives me an opportunity to study the role that technology especially computers has played in these money and labor management issues. Also how has technology changed the way businesses on a whole interact with one another. Note: Limited seats in Business and Economics courses.
Concentration title: Game Design
Courses: CISC 367 OOP, Java, and the www. CISC 440 Computer Graphics CISC 450 Computer Networks CISC 467 Animating HumanoidsRationale: In order to have a good chance of getting a job in game programming it is necessary to be familiar with all techniques and technologies used in designing today's games. ...
Concentration title: Intelligent Robots
Courses: CISC 481 Artificial Intelligence MATH 349 Elementary Linear Algebra Math 426 Intro. to Numerical Analysis ELEG 633 Image Processing CISC 6xx RoboticsRationale: As technology increases, so will the need for smarter robots. Making intelligent robots combines the needs for artificial intelligence, advanced math, and electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge.
Concentration title: Management Information Systems
Courses:
1. ACCT208 Accounting II
2. ACCT302 Accounting Information Systems
or
BUEC330 Systems Analysis and Implementation
3-4. Two of the following
BUAD301 Intro to Marketing
BUAD306 Operations Management
BUAD311 Business Finance
BUEC430 Information Planning and Data Management
BUEC432 Systems Development
Prerequisites:
EC151 - Intro to Micro Economics
EC152 - Intro to Macro Economics
ACC207 - Accounting I
Rationale:
This concentration provides a general background in business, with a
concentration in the use of computers as a management tool. As there are many
different areas of business in which computers can be applied, there are many
different business concentrations that could be appropriate, however, since
if your primary interest is in how business uses computers to gather and
process information in order to make better management decisions, this
concentration will provide a strong background in these areas.
CIS 637 Database Systems should be taken as a Technical Elective to complement
this concentration.
Note: Seats in many Business and Economics courses are limited.
Students desiring a business oriented concentration should see
Dr. Albright, Associate to the Chair of CIS.
A copy of the concentration form will be
forwarded to the College of Business and Economics.
Concentration title:
Networking and Distributed Computing
Courses:
CISC 367 Intro. to Parallel Programming
CISC 444 Parallel & Distributed Applications
CISC 450 Computer Networks
CISC 458 Applied Computer Networks
Rationale:
Distributed computing is gaining in popularity.
The ability to wisely partition a large computing job and distribute
the resultant pieces of work to multiple processes for faster evaluation
on a networked system can be very advantageous.
Concentration title:
Numerical Computation
Courses:
MATH 302 Differential Equations
CISC 410 Intro to Numerical Analysis I
CISC 411 Intro to Numerical Analysis II
MATH 503 Advanced Calculus of Applications
Rationale:
Preparation for work in scientific and engineering applications of computing.
The material covered in this concentration is useful in graphics.
Concentration title:
Signal Processing - Communication Networks
Choose 4 of the following courses:
ELEG 205 Linear Circuit Theory I
ELEG 305 Signal Processing I
ELEG 306 Signal Processing II
ELEG 310 Random Signals and Noise
CISC 450 Computer Networks
CISC 427 Simulation of Discrete Systems
CISC 458 Applied Computer Networks
Rationale:
Computer networks is a field of computer science that I am interested in.
Studying computer networks, I believe, will enhance my career and job
opportunities.
I will be able to enter my chosen profession with confidence
knowing that I will have the skills to do my job.
Concentration title: Software Engineering
4 of the following courses:
CISC 440 Computer Graphics
CISC 481 Artificial Intelligence
CISC 437 Database Systems
CISC 475 Object Oriented Software Engineering
CISC 470 Programming Languages
Rationale:
This concentration will give me a good foundation for a career
in the field of computer programming.
Concentration title:
Technical Writing
These courses have been used in the past for technical writing concentrations:
ENGL303 Rhetoric for Business and Technical Writers
ENGL367 Computer Documentation
ENGL411 Business & Technical Publication
ENGL464 Internship in Business/Technical Writing
ENGL413 Public Relations Writing
ENGL413 Technical Editing
ENGL410 Technical Writing
ENGL415 Writing in the Professions
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