Information Systems Bachelor of Science

Mission Statement 

The School of Computing is dedicated to the promotion of an academically exciting and progressive intellectual climate, characterized by a superior program of instruction, peer-recognized scholarship, effective support services, and productive professional community involvement. In particular, the School is committed to offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs observing national standards, maintaining and expanding course offerings to keep pace with the rapid development of computer theory and computer technology. In recognition of its leadership position in computing, the School supports the need for instruction in computing as required by other University programs and advocates faculty participation in collaborative computer-related projects involving other professionals or colleagues. The vitality of the School is enhanced by encouraging ongoing faculty research and development, ultimately serving the instructional mission of the School and providing both Northeast Florida and the nation with a wellspring of knowledge and wisdom in computing.

Students pursuing the Information Systems degree may select a minor from an area other than business administration. The degree is recommended for those students who has a strong interest in a secondary field other than business administration. Depending upon the choice of minor, graduates will be prepared for careers as systems and applications programmers, systems analysts or other specialized computer-related professionals.

Assessment Approaches

Student Learning Outcomes are categorized based on attainment of:

1. Content/Discipline-Specific Knowledge/Skills
2. Communication Skills – Collaboration and Oral & Written Communications, and
3. Critical Thinking Skills. A number of direct and indirect assessment approaches will be employed to assess attainment of the outcomes.

Direct Assessments

Content/Discipline-Specific Knowledge/Skills

• CIS4328 - Senior Project II

 Communication Skills

• CIS3253 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Computing
• CIS4328 - Senior Project II – CATME evaluation tool (www.catme.org)
• Oral presentations completed in various courses.

Critical Thinking Skills

• CIS3253 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Computing. 

Indirect Assessments

All three categories

• Graduating Senior Survey - 6 questions

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Analyzing a Problem: Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions
2. Implementing a Solution: 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. Communicating Effectively: Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts
4. Performing Legal & Ethical Analysis: Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles
5. Collaborating as a Team: Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline
6. Managing Information Systems Environment: Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment