UNCC Department of Software and Information Systems

Bachelor of Arts in Software and Information Systems

Major in SIS (traditional): 2003 catalog, 2006 catalog
Major in SIS (Information Technology track)
Minor in SIS

Software is the driving force of the emerging information economy. The Department of Software and Information Systems focuses on issues related to developing software, developing information systems, and the interactions between people and the information systems they use.

The BA degree produces well-rounded students highly qualified to pursue a wide variety of careers in Information Technology developing large-scale information systems. In addition, the degree effectively prepares students to pursue graduate studies in Information Technology and related application development areas. Students may choose to focus on a number of academic areas such as:

Network-based application development
Software Engineering
e-Business Technologies
Information Security and Privacy
Design and implementation of Information Environments

Committed to preparing students to match the diverse requirements of employers, the Department offers both a major and a minor in Software and Information Systems.

Students interested in studying theory of computing or algorithm development should contact the Department of Computer Science to explore other degree options.

Major in SIS - Program Requirements (2003 catalog)

The following requirements apply to students enrolling for the first time in Fall 2003. Students who were enrolled prior to Fall 2003 may complete the requirements in effect when they were originally admitted but have the option to complete the requirements listed below instead.

The BA degree requires 120 credit hours: 51 hours of major-specific courses, 15 hours of student-selected concentration courses, 15 hours of mathematics and statistics, and 39 hours of general education requirements, liberal studies, and electives. Complete course descriptions are available in the University Catalog.

The required major courses are:

ITCS 1214 Introduction to Computer Science I
ITCS 1215 Introduction to Computer Science II
ITCS 2214 Data Structures
ITCS 2215 Design and Analysis of Algorithms
ITIS 2300 Web-Based Application Development
ITCS 3143 Operating Systems
ITCS 3160 Data Base Design and Implementation
ITCS 3166 Introduction to Computer Networks
ITIS 3200 Introduction to Information Security and Privacy
ITIS 3300 Software Requirements and Project Management
ITIS 3310 Software Architecture and Design
ITIS 3320 Introduction to Software Testing and Assurance
ITIS 3650 Senior Project I
ITIS 3651 Senioir Project II
ITCS 3688 Computers and Their Impact on Society
Two ITIS/ITCS upper division (i.e., 3000- or 4000-level) electives

Two sets of mathematics/statistics courses are available. The student may choose a Business option consisting of MATH 1120, 1165, 2164, and STAT 1220, 1223 or an Engineering option consisting of MATH 1241, 1242, 1165, 2164, and STAT 2122.

The student-selected concentration encompasses 15 semester hours of courses that form a coherent area of study related to developing information systems applications. Selected in consultation with their advisor, these courses provide students with the freedom to tailor their undergraduate education to more closely meet their personal goals and help them prepare for specific careers that fulfill their individual interests.

Major in SIS - Program Requirements (2006 catalog)

The following requirements apply to students enrolling for the first time in Fall 2006. Students who were enrolled prior to Fall 2006 may complete the requirements in effect when they were originally admitted but have the option to complete the requirements listed below instead.

The BA degree requires 120 credit hours: 54 hours of major-specific courses, 15 hours of student-selected concentration courses, 12 hours of mathematics and statistics, and 39 hours of general education requirements, liberal studies, and electives. Complete course descriptions are available in the University Catalog.

The required major courses are:

ITCS 1214 Introduction to Computer Science I
ITCS 1215 Introduction to Computer Science II
ITCS 2175 Logic and Algorithms
ITCS 2214 Data Structures
ITCS 2215 Design and Analysis of Algorithms
ITIS 2300 Web-Based Application Development
ITCS 3143 Operating Systems
ITCS 3160 Data Base Design and Implementation
ITCS 3166 Introduction to Computer Networks
ITIS 3200 Introduction to Information Security and Privacy
ITIS 3300 Software Requirements and Project Management
ITIS 3310 Software Architecture and Design
ITIS 3320 Introduction to Software Testing and Assurance
ITCS 3688 Computers and Their Impact on Society
Four ITIS/ITCS upper division (i.e., 3000- or 4000-level) electives

Two sets of mathematics/statistics courses are available. The student may choose a Business option consisting of MATH 1120, 2164, and STAT 1220, 1223 or an Engineering option consisting of MATH 1241, 1242, 2164, and STAT 2122.

Major in SIS - Program Requirements (Information Technology track)

The following requirements apply to students changing to this track beginning in Spring 2007 or enrolling in this department for the first time in Fall 2007. Students who were enrolled prior to Spring 2007 may complete the requirements in effect when they were originally admitted but have the option to complete the requirements listed below instead. More information on the Information Technology track is available here (opens in a new window).

The BA degree (IT track) requires 120 credit hours: 45-48 hours of major-specific courses, 21 hours of English and communications courses, 21 hours of student-selected concentration courses, and 30-33 hours of general education requirements, liberal studies, and free electives. Complete course descriptions are available in the University Catalog.

The required major courses are:

ITIS 1203 Survey of Computing
ITIS 1210 Introduction to Web-Based Information Systems
ITCS 1214 Introduction to Computer Science I
ITCS 1215 Introduction to Computer Science II
ITIS 2300 Web-Based Application Development
ITIS 3100 Introduction to IT Infrastructure Design
ITIS 3130 Human-Computer Interaction
ITCS 3160 Data Base Design and Implementation
ITIS 3200 Introduction to Information Security and Privacy
ITIS 3300 Software Requirements and Project Management
ITIS 3320 Introduction to Software Testing and Assurance
ITCS 3688 Computers and Their Impact on Society
INFO 3211 Technical Support
Choice of:
- ITCS 3166 Introduction to Computer Networks OR
- ITIS 4166 Network-Based Application Development
One ITIS/ITCS upper division (i.e., 3000- or 4000-level) elective
Demonstration of competency in standard office applications by either:
- Completion of ITCS 1101 OR
- Appropriate score on a department-administered placement exam.

Students must complete one of MATH 1100, MATH 1102, or MATH 1103 as well as STAT 1220.

The student-selected concentration encompasses 21 semester hours of courses that may be fulfilled by either:

Completing the requirements for a minor chosen by the student (even if doing so requires more than 21 hours). If the minor can be completed in less than 21 hours, the remaining hours become free electives.
Completing a series of courses in a major that does not offer a minor. These courses must form a coherent area of study related to developing information systems applications. The courses selected must include a minimum of 9 hours of upper division (i.e., 3000- or 4000-level) courses.

Selected in consultation with and approved by their advisor, these concentration courses provide students with the freedom to tailor their undergraduate education to more closely meet their personal goals and help them prepare for specific careers that fulfill their individual interests. In completing this requirement, students must comply with prerequisites and other applicable academic regulations for courses offered by any department, even if doing so requires exceeding the 120 hour minimum necessary for graduation.

Minor in SIS - Program Requirements

Designed to enhance the educational development of any undergraduate regardless of major, the SIS minor provides students with the Information Technology knowledge necessary to actively participate in today’s information-based society. Students will gain hands-on experience using the Internet to develop effective and easy-to-use applications. In addition, they will understand critical issues in designing information systems such as requirements development, systems integration, security and privacy, legal and policy considerations, and software project management; issues affecting ever-increasing segments of the population from all walks of life. The curriculum is designed to provide the appropriate background and experience so that any student in any major can utilize the Internet to accomplish goals specific to their personal interests. No previous programming or technical experience is necessary to enroll.

This program requires 6 courses totaling 18 credit hours. Students in all majors may be able to use these courses as electives. The following 3 courses are required:

ITCS 1214 Introduction to Computer Science I
ITIS 2300 Introduction to Web-Based Application Development
ITIS 3132 Information Systems

The remaining 3 courses must be selected from the following:

ITCS 1215 Introduction to Computer Science II
ITIS 3130 Human and Computer Interfaces
ITIS 3131 Human and Computer Information Processing
ITIS 3200 Introduction to Information Security and Privacy
ITCS 3160 Data Base Design and Implementation¹
ITCS 3688 Computers and Their Impact on Society²
ITIS 4250 Computer Forensics³

¹ ITCS 1215 must be taken as a prerequisite.

² This course meets the General Education Requirements for written and oral communications.

³ ITIS 2300 must be taken as a prerequisite.

For further information, please contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies (nblong@uncc.edu or call 704-687-8441) or the Department office at 704-687-8658.

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