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Computer Science/Computer Information Systems Concentration

The CS/CIS concentration is designed for students planning to transfer to a Computer Information Systems or Computer Science program at a four-year college. Students should consult a Lakeland counselor prior to beginning this program in order to ensure maximum transferability.

This program requires at least two semesters of Calculus and Analytical Geometry. In addition, many four year schools require no less than a B-minus grade in any course in the major.

Selected Course Descriptions

ITCS 2012 Discrete Structures 3 credits Prerequisite: MATH 1650 or higher, ITCS 1810 or ITCS 1820 or ITCS 1840; or permission of instructor
This course provides an introduction to the foundations of discrete mathematics as they apply to computer science, and focuses on providing a solid theoretical foundation for further work. Topics include logic, set algebra, equivalence relations and partitions, functions, mathematical induction, cardinality, recurrence relations, basic combinatorial methods, and trees and graphs; with an emphasis on applications in computer science. (3 contact hours)

ITCS 2080 Fundamentals of Software Engineering 3 credits Prerequisite: ITCS 1810 or ITCS 1820 or ITCS 1840, ITCS 2010; or permission of instructor
This course introduces the basic principles and concepts of software engineering and provides the necessary foundation for subsequent SE courses at the upper division level. Topics include: basic terminology and concepts of software engineering; system requirements, modeling, and testing; object oriented analysis and design using UML; frameworks and APIs; client-server architecture; user interface technology; and the analysis, design, and programming of simple servers and clients. (4 contact hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 lab)

ITCS 2870 Data Structures 4 Credits Prerequisite: ITCS 1820, MATH 2500; or permission of instructor
This traditional computer science course introduces students to advanced data structure concepts including objects and inheritance, algorithm analysis, recursion, stacks, queues, lists, randomization, trees, sorting and searching, hash tables, and graphs and paths. (6 contact hours: 2 lecture, 4 lab)

ITCS 2875 Computer Architecture and Organization 3 Credits Prerequisite: ITON 1011, ITCS 2870, MATH 2500; or permission of instructor
This course provides a study of the principles of Von Neumann computer architecture, data representation, and memory addressing as well as processor organization and its impact on system and application software. It also includes discussion and utilization of assembly language and computer processor simulators. (5 contact hours: 1 lecture, 4 lab)

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Academic Questions

What do I have to do to be admitted to Lakeland?
Please see: http://www.lakelandcc.edu/ADMISSIO/ADMISREG/ADMIINFO.HTM After you are admitted, you should meet with an academic counselor (http://www.lakelandcc.edu/ADMISSIO/COUNSEL/CC_HOME.HTM) to discuss a plan of study, including any necessary prerequisites.
What are the required courses for the CS/CIS option/AAB degree and the CS/CIS certificate?
http://lakelandcc.edu/academic/catalog/pdf/DegCert_ISYS.pdf
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How much will this cost?
Our current tuition costs are listed at: http://lakelandcc.edu/GENEINFO/TUITION.HTM.
How long will this take?
The degree programs are designed for two years of full time study. How long you will take depends on how many hours you can safely dedicate to study
What is the difference between a certificate and certification?
The certificate is an academic training program designed to prepare you in one specific skill set. The certification is a vendor-specific or vendor-neutral set of exams that show some degree of proficiency in a specific skill. The certification exams are not given by Lakeland faculty.
I still need more information. Who do I contact about CS/CIS program specifics?
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