Bachelor of Arts in Computing & Informatics

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This program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing careers in information technology which requires a solid understanding of the principles of computing - but not the underpinnings of computer science theory and mathematics.

Students will acquire the requisite computer programming skills across programming languages and development platforms to develop a career as a computing professional, work as part of a project team, be able to analyze a problem and effectively document and communicate all aspects of the solution, and understand ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities in computing.

The Bachelor of Arts in Computing & Informatics contains several optional concentrations and a wide range of advanced electives. This degree prepares graduates for jobs in business and industry and can easily be combined with other degrees for students seeking a double major. Students, in consultation with faculty advisors, can construct flexible and comprehensive programs. The program prepares students to find careers in business, industry, government, and education, where they work as computer programmers, infrastructure administrators, deployment technicians, QA/testing engineers, support technicians, technical application trainers, and technical documentation specialists. Advanced placement credit is accepted for incoming freshmen students.

General Education

All students starting before Fall 2018 and transfer students must complete the University General Education Requirements as described in the Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Rowan Core

All first-time Freshmen starting in Fall 2018 or after must complete the University Rowan Core Requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Rowan Experience

All students must complete the Rowan Experience requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Program Requirements

Non-Program Courses

Courses in this section cannot be in the major department

STAT 02260 - Statistics I Credits: 3
or
MATH 03125 - Calculus: Techniques and Applications Credits: 3
or
MATH 01130 - Calculus I Credits: 4
INTR 01265 - Computers and Society Credits: 3
WA 01302 - Introduction to Technical Writing - WI Credits: 3

Required Courses

To complete the Bachelor of Arts degree in Computing & Informatics, students must complete all courses in the list of required courses.

CS 00100 - Computer Science Learning Community Credits: 1
PHIL 09130 - Introduction to Symbolic Logic Credits: 3
or
MATH 03150 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
CS 04171 - Creating Android Applications Credits: 3
or
CS 01104 - Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving Credits: 3
or
CS 04110 - Introduction to Programming Using Robots Credits: 3
CS 04103 - Computer Science and Programming Credits: 4
CS 04210 - Advanced Programming Workshop Credits: 2
CS 04225 - Principles of Data Structures Credits: 3
MIS 02337 - Applied Database Technologies Credits: 3
CS 10337 - Applied Database Technologies Credits: 3
or
CS 10338 - SQL In-depth Credits: 1
and
CS 10339 - Database Modeling and Design Credits: 2
CST 09210 - Introduction to Computer Networks and Data Communications Credits: 3
CS 10310 - Introduction to Web Development Credits: 3
CS 10430 - Computing and Informatics Capstone Experience Credits: 3
INTR 01265 - Computers and Society Credits: 3

Note:

*two sections required with unique topics, e.g. “Advanced Programming Workshop: Ruby” and “Advanced Programming Workshop: node.js

Restricted Elective Courses

To complete the Bachelor of Arts degree in Computing & Informatics, students must complete 12 s.h. from the list of restricted electives.

CS 01211 - Principles of Information Security Credits: 3
or
MIS 02315 - Principles of Information Security Credits: 3 (strongly recommended)
BINF 07310 - Introduction to Bioinformatics Credits: 3
BIOL 01301 - Data Science for Biologists Credits: 4
CS 01295 - Special Topics in Computer Science Credits: 0.5 to 3
CS 01395 - Topics In Computer Science Credits: 1 to 4
CS 02421 - Big Data Tools and Techniques Credits: 3
CS 04350 - Blockchain Programming Credits:
CS 04372 - Advanced Android Programming Credits: 3
CS 06205 - Computer Organization Credits: 3
CS 10271 - Introduction to Android Programming Credits: 3
CS 10275 - Introduction to iOS Application Programming Credits: 3
CS 04376 - Advanced iOS Application Programming Credits: 3
CS 04471 - Topics in Mobile Programming Credits: 3
CS 06447 - Introduction to IoT Upper Stack Credits: 3
CS 10200 - Fundamentals of Network Security Credits: 3
CS 10250 - Cryptography and Blockchain Essentials Credits: 3
CS 10340 - Systems Administration Credits: 3
CS 10342 - Web Server Platforms Credits: 3
CS 10344 - Concepts of Computing Technologies Credits: 3
CS 99300 - Computer Field Experience Credits: 3 to 12
CS 99310 - Advanced Learning Assistant Seminar in Computer Science Credits: 3
CS 99490 - Computer Science Research II Credits: 3
CST 03215 - Penetration Testing Fundamentals Credits: 3
CST 03218 - Ethical Hacking Fundamentals Credits: 3
CST 03252 - Foundations of Computer Forensics Credits: 3
ENT 06351 - Entrepreneurship in the Cannabis Industry Credits: 3
GEOG 16160 - Digital Earth: Mapping and Geographic Information Science Credits: 3
GEOG 16260 - Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Credits: 4
GEOG 16261 - Cartography Credits: 3
GEOG 16360 - Applications of Geographic Information Systems Credits: 3
GEOG 16462 - Web-Based GIS Mapping Credits: 3
HIST 05399 - Digital History Credits: 3
MIS 02301 - Emerging Technologies I Credits: 1 to 4
MIS 02302 - Emerging Technologies II Credits: 1 to 4
MIS 02325 - Project Management Credits: 3

Total Required Credits for the Program: 120 s.h.

Any Computer Science course at or above the 200 level not used to fulfill a different Bachelor of Arts Computing & Informatics requirement and for which a student has completed all necessary pre-requisites

Other courses at or above the 200 level by permission of faculty advisor

Concentrations: In order to give Computing & Informatics majors the opportunity to concentrate, optional concentrations have been added to the Computing & Informatics major at Rowan University. A concentration is composed of four or more specified courses (12 s.h. or more) in computer science and other related disciplines that provide a solid foundation in some fundamental areas of computing and informatics.

The areas of concentration are:

Undergraduate Concentration in DevOps (an agile relationship between Development and IT Operations)
Mobile Devices
Cyber Security
Undergraduate Concentration in Cybersecurity Defense - only available to those student pursuing both a C&I major with a CS minor
Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Blockchain Applications in Business & Social Sciences

Note: For comprehensive information on the individual computing and informatics concentrations, students should request from the Department of Computer Science the appropriate curriculum guide which details each concentration and see their Computer Science advisor.

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