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Information Systems
About the Curriculum
The required courses
included in the information systems curriculum may be grouped into seven
categories:
Information Systems
The 65 credits required in information systems include a 41-credit common
core of courses.
Computer Science
The 9 credits required in computer science provide a working knowledge
of programming and computation fundamentals for information systems personnel.
Behavioral Science
The strong emphasis on this area indicates the commitment of this program to
developing information systems personnel who understand the needs of users
and the effects of information systems on various social systems. This 24-credit
grouping includes courses in psychology and sociology, and three electives.
Arts and Humanities
This 24-credit grouping includes courses in communications, language and
logic.
Mathematics/Natural Science
This 24-credit grouping includes a choice of basic sciences and mathematics.
Business
This 27-credit grouping includes courses in statistics, economics, management,
and two electives.
Other Courses
Thirteen credits of free electives enable students to devote extra time
to any of the areas listed above or to study areas outside the required
curriculum. Students are also required to take two terms of university
seminar.
Academic credit will not be given for technical certification work, even if
it is embedded in academic curriculum. This policy covers both transfer credits
and independent studies done at Drexel.
All BSIS students pursue in-depth coursework in fundamental areas such as systems analysis and design and information systems development. All students in the program must also select a focus area as part of advanced coursework. Students receive one or more initial courses in these areas as part of the core requirements. They take at least two additional courses in the focus area during advanced coursework. The focus areas are:
Database Management Systems
Coursework in databases and systems analysis addresses database design and
development, database administration, application of databases in information
systems, and modeling of data and information requirements. This prepares
students for careers in applied database technology, database development,
and database administration.
Distributed Computing
and Networking
Coursework in distributed information systems, applications of networking,
and Internet computing. This prepares students for careers in network design
and administration, network operations and support, and design and development
of Internet information systems.
Human-Centered Computing
Coursework in human-computer interaction, computer-supported cooperative work,
and systems analysis addresses the human and organizational aspects of information
systems and how those elements affect successful system implementation. This
prepares students for careers as interface designers and developers and administrators
of messaging, work-flow, and collaborative systems.
Information Retrieval
and Analysis
Coursework in information retrieval, use and evaluation of information resources,
and managing information content in databases, information repositories, and
on the Internet. This prepares students for careers in information services
and information resource management.
Computer Science
Coursework in computer science topics beyond the introductory computer
science and programming sequence. This focus area is for students combining
significant computer science interests (a minor required) with a major
in information systems. Selection of this focus area requires approval
of an undergraduate advisor. This prepares students for careers emphasizing
software development, systems software, and applications in science and
mathematics.