Network Computing Major

This major is designed to offer students an education in the important world of internet and network programming. The course of study emphasizes programming skills while concentrating on the latest concepts, architecture and algorithms for network computation. Students will learn the fundamentals of computer science while focusing on aspects important to the world of network computing.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Mathematics and Computer Sciences department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos305.htm

Total Credits Required

124

Liberal Studies	30-40
Health Promotion Requirements	2

Required Courses in Major	48

Computer Science Core	22
CS 120 Computer Science I [Div V] or	4
CS 120A Accelerated Computer Science I (4 cr.) [Div V]
CS 122 Computer Science II	4
CS 201 Programming in C++	3
CS 222 Data Structures	4
CS 326 Object-Oriented Design	3
CS 480 Senior Project in Computer Science	4

Mathematics Requirement
MA 240 Discrete Mathematics	4

Network Computing Core	10
CS 228 Network Programming	3
CS 442 Advanced Networking	4
CS 460 Advanced Web Programming	3

Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Information Systems and Art and Design Electives	12
Choose from the following:
CS courses 300+ and MA courses 265+ except MA 271, MA 331, MA 484 and MA courses with middle digit “5” (1-12 cr.)
AD 234 Computer Art: Motion (4 cr.)
AD 334 Computer Art: Integration (4 cr.)
AD 434 Computer Art: Seminar (4 cr.)
CIS 336 Network Operating Systems (4 cr.)
CIS 351 User Interface Design (4 cr.)
CIS 355 Web Applications Programming (4 cr.)
CIS 464 Database Management Systems (4 cr.)

Minor	20

Other Required Course	4
MA 171 Introduction to Probability and Statistics [Div V]	4

Bulletin Year: 2013 - 2014 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.