Objectives for Computer Information Systems (CIS) majors:

• Given the specifications for a software application, design the appropriate internal and external data structures, then design, implement, and test the algorithms which represent and transform the data structures necessary to solve the problem.
• Work independently or within a group programming environment to utilize the object-oriented paradigm and sound software engineering principles, such as using cohesive, independently compiled modules with appropriate abstract data types and user interfaces, in the program development cycle.
• Communicate technical information clearly and concisely in oral and written forms.
• Understand client/server and enterprise computing strategies and their important relationships to database design, application programming, data communications, and networking (workstations, LANs, WANs, World-Wide-Web).
• Use analytical and technical skills for identifying, studying, and solving complex system problems.
• Implement algorithms using a variety of software development tools based on a solid understanding of the architecture of the tools.
• Understand the technical and human aspects of change.
• Understand the goals, functions, and operations of typical business organizations.
• Successfully work with users of information systems in the development of specifications for solutions to information management problems.
• Function successfully in all stages of the system development life cycle.

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